232219 Challenges in chronic non-transmissible diseases

Tuesday, November 9, 2010 : 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Xochiquetzalli Gamboa, BS , Hsd, PAHO/WHO, El Paso, TX
        
Noncommunicable diseases and associated risk factors on the U.S.-Mexico Border account for most deaths and disabilities among the border wide population. The prevalence of diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetics, as well as pre-diabetes, is greater among the population on the border than in either the U.S. or Mexico. Among the risk factors for chronic disease are high blood pressure, overweight and obesity, smoking and sedentary lifestyles.

Learning Areas:
Chronic disease management and prevention
Public health or related organizational policy, standards, or other guidelines
Public health or related public policy

Learning Objectives:
Explain cross-border experiences that support healthy eating and physical activity and help people make healthier choices in nutrition and active living.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I am qualified to present this material because I am a Certified Health Education Specialist (NCHEC, Inc. , CHES #13718). I have and continue to manage non-communicable disease prevention programs in the Paso del Norte region. I am also a second year graduate student at The University of Texas at El Paso, Department of Public Health, pursing a Master of Public Health degree with a border health concentration.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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