Chronic Disease Sample Clauses

Chronic Disease. Many studies have suggested that refugees carry a significant burden of chronic diseases, when compared to other surrounding communities, especially those who are uninsured (Yun et al., 2012). According to the Center for Managing Chronic Disease, chronic disease is defined as longHlasting conditions that can be controlled but not cured (The Centers for Managing Chronic Disease, 2011). Common chronic diseases within the refugee community include hypertension, overweight/obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, and anemia (Amara & Xxxxxxx, 2014; Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx, Xxxxx, & Xxxxx, 2014; Xxxxxxx et al., 2010; Shah et al., 2013; Yun et al., 2012). One study conducted in 2012 found that 50% of adult refugees had at least one chronic nonHcommunicable disease and approximately 10% had three or more. Refugees who had been in the U.S. for at least one year were found to have a 1.37 risk of having chronic disease,
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Chronic Disease. 5.1 Evaluates epidemiology and disease risk factors and in conjunction with health promotion and community health staff, and Aboriginal community-controlled health services. Evaluates or assists in the design of interventions to prevent or mitigate chronic disease in the Goldfields with particular attention to Aboriginal health.
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