PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Paper Code:
HFN 144B
Credits:
4
Contact Hours:
60.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
To gain an insight on Public Health and Nutrition: focusing on Non Communicable Diseases
To learn educational principles and strategies
To determine cultural appropriateness in diabetes education and care
12.00
Public Health :Impact of Non Communicable Disease
Definition – public health, public health problems
Public Health Nutrition Cycle (Identify key nutrition related problems, set goals and broad aims, define objectives, create quantitative targets, develop programme, implementation, evaluation)
Non Communicable Disease Issues and Public Health Policy
Nutritional Strategies for at Risk Population
Scope of primary prevention of NCDs
12.00
Assessment of Burden of NCD’s (Diabetes, Cardio Vascular Disease, Cancer)
a) Identification of Morbidity and Mortality Risks
b) Intervention Strategies and Projections for future
c) Action Plan: Global Strategy for the prevention and control of NCDs
12.00
Assessment of Nutritional Status using various methods
Anthropometry
Dietary Survey
Biochemical Tests and Clinical manifestation associated with NCDs
Assessment of physical activity
Introduction
Definition
Dimensions of physical activity
Reliability and validity of physical activity assessment instruments
Physical activity assessment methods
Perspectives on future
12.00
Education Module : Non Communicable Diseases
Educational Principles and Strategies
Teaching Patients with low literacy skills
Cultural Appropriateness in Education and Care
Psychological Issues
Psychological Assessment
Behavior Change
Psychological Disorders
12.00
Development of an education module based on various therapies
Nutrition
Exercise
Pharmacologic Therapies
Monitoring
Education/ Counseling for NCDs as public Health issue
Essential Readings:
Bamji, M.S, Rao, P.N and Reddy, V.(Eds) (1996): Textbook of Human Nutrition, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt.Ltd.
Gibney, M.J, Margetts,M.B, Kearney,J.M and Arab, L.(2004): Public Health Nutrition, Blackwell Publishing.www.blackwellpublishing.com.
Gibson, R.S.(1990): Principlesof Nutritional Assessment, Oxford University Press
Watking J Peter. (2003). ABC of Diabetes . 5th Edition, BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
Mantzoros. S. Christoss. (2006). Obesity and Diabetes, 5th edition, Human Press
Dishman R.K, Washburn R.A and Health G.R. (2004). Rod K Dishman, Richard A Washburn, Gregory W Health.
Holt, R.I.G and Hanley, N.A . (2007). Essential Endocrinology and Diabetes. 5th edition. Blackwell Publishing.
Feinglos, M.N and Bethel A.M. (2008). Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An evidence Based Approach to Practical Management. Human Press
Gabriel M.K.(2006). Encyclopedia of Heart Disease. Elsevier Academic Press.
Ganz, M.(2005). Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes. John Wiley& Sons Ltd
Snoek F.J. (2005).Psychology in Diabetes John Wiley & Sons.
Health Canada. Diabetes in Canada. 2nd edition (2002 ) Ottawa, ON: Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Population and Public Health Branch, Health Canada;.
Leiter LA, Barr A, Belanger A, et al (2001) Diabetes Screening in Canada (DIASCAN) Study: Prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes and glucose intolerance in family physician offices. Diabetes Care.;24:1038-1043.
Harris MI Flegal KM, Cowie CC, et al(1998-1994) :Prevalence of diabetes, impaired fasting glucose, and impaired glucose tolerance in U.S. adults. The Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey,. Diabetes Care. 1998;21:518-524.
Dunstan DW, Zimmet PZ, Welborn TA, et al. (2002) The rising prevalence of diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance: the Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle Study. Diabetes Care.;25:829-834.
Diane O Grady, RN, BSN, CDE (Second Edition) (2006):Teach Learn Live : The Complete Diabetes Education Guide for Health Care Professional.
Journals
The Diabetes Educator
American Diabetic association Journal
Journal of Diabetes and its complication
Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Review