Health Campaign on Diabetes
Health Campaign
Melanie Johnson
HCS 535
June 3, 2013
Beth Hale
Health Campaign Health objectives and campaigns are designed to set the foundation for addressing health care issues prevalent across the nation. Diabetes is a disease that affects millions of people. Due to the complications that can often go along with diabetes, public health policies are implemented to clarify issues that will improve the health of individuals. As presented in the health campaign part one, there are numerous government agencies, which exploit health information on federal, state, and local levels to develop policies and allocate resources to programs and necessary organizations. Many models and systems are used to manage diabetes and bring forth long-term health impacts. The importance of these models and systems are significant to determine the prevalence of diabetes and in providing vital statistics and data associated with the disease. The elements of assessment and planning are necessary to the success of health campaigns. Assessment and planning is integral to implementing goals and objectives. The health objective to “reduce the death rate among persons with diabetes” is one of many set forth by Health People 2020, which target individuals affected by diabetes (Healthy People 2020, 2013). The various stages throughout the health campaign process lay the foundation for target populations to receive knowledge on national and community levels to improve their overall well-being in regards to prevalent health care issues.
Diabetes on National and State Levels The Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) is the basis for individuals who desire to attain health-related outcomes associated with diabetes. “The National Standards for DSME are designed to define quality diabetes self-management education that be implemented in diverse settings and will facilitate improvement in health care outcomes” (Mensing et al, 2002, p. 141). On at national level, the
Melanie Johnson
HCS 535
June 3, 2013
Beth Hale
Health Campaign Health objectives and campaigns are designed to set the foundation for addressing health care issues prevalent across the nation. Diabetes is a disease that affects millions of people. Due to the complications that can often go along with diabetes, public health policies are implemented to clarify issues that will improve the health of individuals. As presented in the health campaign part one, there are numerous government agencies, which exploit health information on federal, state, and local levels to develop policies and allocate resources to programs and necessary organizations. Many models and systems are used to manage diabetes and bring forth long-term health impacts. The importance of these models and systems are significant to determine the prevalence of diabetes and in providing vital statistics and data associated with the disease. The elements of assessment and planning are necessary to the success of health campaigns. Assessment and planning is integral to implementing goals and objectives. The health objective to “reduce the death rate among persons with diabetes” is one of many set forth by Health People 2020, which target individuals affected by diabetes (Healthy People 2020, 2013). The various stages throughout the health campaign process lay the foundation for target populations to receive knowledge on national and community levels to improve their overall well-being in regards to prevalent health care issues.
Diabetes on National and State Levels The Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) is the basis for individuals who desire to attain health-related outcomes associated with diabetes. “The National Standards for DSME are designed to define quality diabetes self-management education that be implemented in diverse settings and will facilitate improvement in health care outcomes” (Mensing et al, 2002, p. 141). On at national level, the
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