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What is Public Healthall about? : What is Public Healthall about?

What does Public Health do? : What does Public Health do? Provide diseasecontrol and prevention Assure air andwater quality Promote healthylifestyles

Public Health is a wise investment : Public Health is a wise investment It helps people: Save money Enjoy good health Live longer

People are living longer! : People are living longer!

Drugs and medical care : Drugs and medical care +5 years

Public Health impact : Public Health impact +25 years

Slide 8 : Public Health Is Your Health Too!

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Slide 10 : Public Health Achievementsin the 20th Century

Public Health achievements in the 20th century : Public Health achievements in the 20th century Immunizations have virtually eliminated: Smallpox Diphtheria Pertussis Tetanus Polio Measles Rubella

Public Health achievements in the 20th century : Public Health achievements in the 20th century Infectious disease control

Public Health achievements in the 20th century : Public Health achievements in the 20th century Safe and healthier foods are now commonplace because of: Hand washing Sanitation Refrigeration Pasteurization Pest control Healthier animal care, feeding, and processing Improved food supply safety

Public Health achievements in the 20th century : Public Health achievements in the 20th century Fluoridation Primary factor in the decline of tooth decay Benefits all, regardless of age, education, or income

Public Health achievements in the 20th century : Public Health achievements in the 20th century Coronary heart disease and stroke The leading cause of death in the U.S. despite a 60% decrease in death rates since 1950.

Public Health achievements in the 20th century : Public Health achievements in the 20th century Recognition of tobacco as a health hazard Smoking, once socially acceptable, is on the decline among U.S. adults. % of population who smoke 1965–42.4% 1997–24.7%

Public Health achievements in the 20th century : VMT: vehicle miles traveled Public Health achievements in the 20th century Motor vehicle safety 1925–18 deaths per million VMT 1997–1.7 deaths per million VMT

Public Health achievements in the 20th century : Public Health achievements in the 20th century Motor vehicle safety Public Health efforts have influenced: Increased seat belt use Vehicle safety improvements Traffic safety regulation and enforcement Improved streets and highways

Public Health achievements in the 20th century : Mother and infant mortality rates Maternal mortality rates down 99% Infant mortality rates down 90% Public Health achievements in the 20th century

Public Health achievements in the 20th century : Public Health achievements in the 20th century Mother and infant mortality rates Improved standards of living Technological advances in medicine Greater access to maternal and well-baby care

Public Health achievements in the 20th century : Public Health achievements in the 20th century Family planning Desired birth spacing and family size

Public Health achievements in the 20th century : Public Health achievements in the 20th century Safer, healthier workplaces Mining safety Industrial safety Indoor air quality Ergonomics

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Public Health : Public Health A population-based approach to healthy living

Core functions of Public Health : Core functions of Public Health

Core functions of Public Health : Core functions of Public Health Assessment

Core functions of Public Health : Core functions of Public Health Assessment Policy Development

Core functions of Public Health : Core functions of Public Health Assessment Policy Development Assurance

Core functions of Public Health : Core functions of Public Health

A. Assessment : A. Assessment Assess community health needs Investigate health hazards and effects Analyze health factors

B. Policy Development : B. Policy Development Advocate for community needs and issues Prioritize health needs Plan and develop policies

C. Assurance : C. Assurance Manage resources Implement programs Evaluate programs Inform the public

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Some top priority health issues in Nebraska : Some top priority health issues in Nebraska Obesity Cardiovasculardisease Diabetes Poor nutrition Lack of exercise Environmentalhealth Tobacco use West Nile Virus Other communicable diseases Access to dentalcare Bio-terrorism

Problem:Obesity Epidemic : Problem:Obesity Epidemic In Nebraska: Three in five people are overweight or obese 1989 to 1999 saw a 75% increase in obese people Major cause of cardiovascular disease and diabetes Cost Nebraska $741 million in 2002

Obesity Epidemic:What we are doing : Obesity Epidemic:What we are doing Education focus: Risks Prevention

Problem:Cardiovascular Disease : Problem:Cardiovascular Disease Causes 29% of deaths in Nebraska 84% of Nebraskans have at least one risk factor $2.1 billion cost to Nebraska in 2003

Cardiovascular Disease:What we are doing : Cardiovascular Disease:What we are doing Public health focuses on prevention through education

Problem:Diabetes : Problem:Diabetes 15% increase in deaths in Nebraska from 1989–98 Diabetes costs Nebraska $610 million per year

Diabetes:What we are doing : Diabetes:What we are doing Education is keyto prevention Lifestyle changescan reduce diabetesdevelopment by40–60%

Problem:Poor Nutrition : Problem:Poor Nutrition 4 of 5 Nebraskans don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables Only 8 states rank lower than Nebraska

Poor Nutrition:What we are doing : Poor Nutrition:What we are doing Promoting importance of balanced diets

Problem:Lack of physical activity : Problem:Lack of physical activity 30.4% of Nebraska adults report that they do not engage in leisure time physical activity 4 in every 5 Nebraska high school students do not engage in sufficient levels of moderate and vigorous physical activity

Lack of physical activity:What we are doing : Lack of physical activity:What we are doing Educating youth and adults about the value of physical activity Creating environments and policies that are supportive of physical activity

Problem:Tobacco use : Problem:Tobacco use 2,400 Nebraskans died in 1999 from tobacco use Over $400 million each year on tobacco-related health care 45,000 Nebraska youth will die prematurely as adults from smoking-related illness

Tobacco use:What we are doing : Tobacco use:What we are doing Tobacco-Free Nebraska program including tobacco cessation quitline (ending 5/30/04) Grants to local communities Youth empowerment activities

Problem:Oral health access : Problem:Oral health access 18 Counties have no dentist 33 Counties have one or two dentists 50% of Nebraska dentists plan to retire by 2013

Oral health access:What we are doing : Oral health access:What we are doing Recruitment and incentives Critical access facilities

Problem:West Nile Virus : Problem:West Nile Virus Nebraska in 2003: 2022 human cases 26 deaths

West Nile Virus:What we are doing : West Nile Virus:What we are doing Prevention Education Communication Action

Problem:Other communicable diseases : Problem:Other communicable diseases Prompt recognition and identification are the key challenges.

Other communicable diseases:What we are doing : Other communicable diseases:What we are doing Nebraska’s public health systems have instituted an organized network of surveillance processes.