| Infants |
- Low birth weight
- Birth defects
- Disease
- Accidents
- Abuse
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- Family planning
- Pre-natal health care
- Good nutrition for new born
- Pediatric care
- Loving relationships at home
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| Children |
- Accidents - 45% are highway
deaths
- Tooth decay and periodontal disease
- Factors associated with heart disease
- Child abuse
- Learning difficulties
- Speech and vision problems
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- A stimulating, healthy environment
- Good child care
- Awareness of children's health
- Awareness of children's safety
- Awareness of children's educational needs
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| Adolescents and Young adults |
- Automobile and recreational accidents
- Murder
- Suicide
- Alcohol and drug abuse
- Unwanted pregnancy
- Sexually transmitted disease
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- Safe driving
- Avoidance of firearms
- Good health habits: eating sensibly, not
smoking, getting regular exercise and
avoiding drugs
- Counseling, problem-solving groups, and psychotherapy
- Al-Anon
- Responsible attitudes toward sex
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| Adults |
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Alcohol abuse
- Mental health: depression, anxiety, stress
- Periodontal disease
- Sexually transmitted disease
- Transportation and recreational accidents
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- Healthy lifestyle: diet, exercise, rest,
no smoking, avoidance of alcohol abuse
- Preventive health maintenance
- Envirionmental
awareness: avoid toxic substances
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Stress management: exercise, meditation
- Preventive dental care
- Safety: seat belts, life jackets
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| Elderly |
- Feeling of helplessness, uselessness
- Illness
- Inability to care fortthemselves
- Limited activity because of health condition
- Fear of dependency
- Chronic illness
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- Activity: part-time work, active social life
- Regular physical activity
- Health maintenance
- Controlled diet
- Needs fulfillment: programs, agencies, affordable
housing, dietary assisstance,
transportation services, visiting
nurse care
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