The most effective way of lowering healthcare costs starts with each of us managing our own health. Preventive steps like these can help Americans avoid chronic diseases:
* Eating well.
* Vaccinations.
* Wellness visits.
Some chronic diseases and their complications can be prevented. In fact, a nonprofit health advocacy group, Trust for America’s Health, issued a report in July 2008 which studied the impact of community health programs for physical activity, healthy eating, and smoking cessation. The study found that within 2 years, these programs can reduce levels of diabetes and blood pressure by 5% and, within 10 to 20 years, some forms of cancer. It also found that states could save up to $9.90 per $1 invested in prevention programs, resulting in millions of dollars over just a few years.4
Continue reading http://www.forahealthieramerica.com/ts/prevention.html
References:
1. Thorpe K., et al., “Trends: The Impact of Obesity on Rising Healthcare Costs,” Health Affairs, web exclusive, October 20, 2004.
2. Weight–control Information Network. Statistics Related to Overweight and Obesity. Bethesda, MD: Weight-control Information Network, 2007. Available at http://win.niddk.nih.gov/statistics/index.htm. Accessed May 18, 2007.
3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fact Sheet: Health Effects of Cigarette Smoking. Atlanta: CDC, 2007. Available at http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/Factsheets/health_effects.htm. Accessed May 18, 2007.
4. American Heart Association, 2008
5. CDC. National Vital Statistics Reports: Deaths: Final Costs for 2000. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics; 2002.
6. NCHS “Number of Deaths from 113 selected causes by age: US 2005”
7. US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, JAMA 2003;290:1884-1890.
Verlia Caldwell, Pres.
Visit us at http://www.icareforyouhomecare.com if you need home care in the Charlotte, N.C..
I Care For You Home Care, L.L.C.
1(800) 383-0520
No comments:
Post a Comment