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Reoccurring Problems in San Bernardino County

This overview explores the significant issues surrounding coronary heart disease (CHD) in San Bernardino County, emphasizing its causes and the population affected. It discusses controllable risk factors such as high blood pressure and lifestyle choices, and highlights preventative measures, like promoting healthy diets and access to nutritious foods in underprivileged areas. The report further investigates the walkability of neighborhoods and outlines actionable steps residents can take to improve their health, underscoring the importance of community advocacy in enhancing overall wellness.

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Reoccurring Problems in San Bernardino County

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  1. Reoccurring Problems in San Bernardino County Brianna Thomas HSCI 273 Software Applications in the Health Sciences 5/19/11

  2. An Overview of Coronary Heart Disease • Coronary Heart Disease Defined • Causes of Disease • Population of the county with the disease • Preventative Measures • Access to Nutritious Foods • Walk Score

  3. What is Coronary Heart Disease? • Coronary Heart Disease is caused by: • The narrowing of the small blood vessels. • These vessels supply • oxygen and blood to the heart. • The blood vessels become • narrow because of plaque.

  4. Causes of Coronary Heart Disease Controllable Causes • High Blood Pressure • High Cholesterol Levels • Diabetes • Stress • Lifestyle Habits: smoking, inactivity, unhealthy diet.

  5. Deaths from Coronary Heart Disease State, National and County

  6. Preventive Measures • Have a well balanced diet. • Get regular fitness. • For smokers, try to quit. • Know the number for blood pressure • Know the number for cholesterol levels

  7. How Does the County Play A Role In Resident’s Health? Become an Advocate of Health By: • Promote a Healthy Diet for Residents • Promote Physical Activity for Residents • Develop Stress Reducing Techniques for Residents

  8. Access of Nutritious Foods for Area code 92407 Food Dessert • An area that has a limited selection to foods that are nutritious. • There is a lack of fresh foods • High rate of processed foods

  9. Access of Nutritious Foods for Area code 92407

  10. Results

  11. Demographics of San Bernardino

  12. Walk Score of 92407 A walk score is: The range in which individuals access is to good and services provided by the city. The walk score for 92407 based on 3 locations:

  13. Simple Steps Resident can Take • Make Fitness Part of the Day: • In a parking lot, park at a safe distance from the entrance. • Take the stairs instead of an elevator • Workout during the commercial break • Take a walk during lunch break

  14. Stress Reducing Techniques • Write in a journal an identify stressors • Physical activity • Learn to laugh more • Clean that problem area in the house • Breath Deep

  15. Summary Prevention is key to success • Encourage Residents to Become: • More Active • Eat healthier • Make the County: • Walk able • Have Nutritious Foods

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