ACComPLISHED Lesson | Elementary

Community Health

Question 1
The number of people worldwide diagnosed with diabetes has increased by four times the amount. Why is this happening?

Question 2
Why are so many more people being diagnosed with mental health issues?

Question 3
Why does it seem like so many more people have allergies than before?

What is public health?

Let's get into diabetes.

Diabetes
Diabetes is basically when your body can't process sugar the right way.

​This is a pancreas.

It processes sugar.

​This is a pancreas.

It processes sugar.

Nearly 70% of all Hudson County residents suffer from diabetes or a similar condition.

Types of Diabetes

Two Truths and a Lie

• People with diabetes can eat sweets sometimes.

• Exercise improves diabetes because it improves insulin sensitivity.

• Diabetes is only developed by eating too much sugar.

Let's start allergies now!

Anaphylaxis

A severe allergic reaction.
Someone's throat starts closing up and they can't breathe.

Anaphylaxis

A severe allergic reaction.
Someone's throat starts closing up and they can't breathe.

Something Interesting

An EpiPen uses epinephrine, which is basically the same thing as adrenaline (the feeling you get when you're excited).

Two Truths and a Lie

• Allergies can range from light, like sneezing, to severe, like anaphylaxis.

• Allergies can develop at any age, even if you didn’t have them as a child.

• If you have a severe food allergy, you can still eat a little bit without any problems.

Let's get into mental health!

Do mental and physical health impact each other?

Common mental health issues:

• Stress from school.

• Anxiety or sadness from life events.

Check for changes in your friends' behavior!

You all have many resources for mental health troubles.

Two Truths and a Lie

• Children and teenagers do often experience mental health issues, and understanding how to find help is critical for them.

• Regular physical activity can improve mental health.

• Young children cannot get mental health issues.