Health Prevention of Heart Disease for Plano, Texas
EunicEnuka, Beth Hogan, Doris Udeson, Donna Vasichko
Grand Canyon University
Concepts in Community and Public Health Systems
NRs-427V
Leslie Greenberg
September 19, 2012
Health Prevention of Heart Disease for Plano, Texas
Due to the increase risk for Heart disease in Plano, the population is Risk for developing Hypertension which in turn could result in decreased cardiac output, activity intolerance, imbalanced nutrition by taking more than body requirements, and a learning deficient in regarding condition, treatment plan to include, diet, exercise, follow up,
Untreated Hypertension potentially puts them at risk for Congestive heart failure, angina, or myocardial infarction. These in turn can result in severe pain, decreased cardiac output, ineffective tissue perfusion, and again a learning deficient in regard to condition, treatment plan and self-care after discharge.
Development of any of the above puts the patient at risk for potential anxiety and depression which may be a result of changes in role, particularly for the male bread winner, thus resulting in a threat or change in socioeconomic status, changes in environment and routines or threat or perceived threat to self-concept and Interpersonal conflicts.
In assessing readiness to learn in Plano, Texas it is important to note over 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher (more than twice the national average) (Demographics). This population is in a better place to absorb knowledge. Typically, young and middle-aged adults participate more than older adults, and the average age in Plano is 37.2 so this is a positive for learning as we move forward on our Health Promotion plan (Adults). The population more at risk for difficulty in learning is the homeless. The total number of homeless as of September 2012 is
References: Adult Learning. (n.d.). Retrieved on September 23, 2012 from http://www.fsu.edu/~adult-ed/jenny/learning.html#motives Conrad, B. Homeless Count in Collin County (2012). Star Local News. Retrieved on September 16, 2012 from http://www.pegsusnews.com/news/2012/sep/06/homesless-count-collin-county-up-44-percent/ Demographics of Plano. (n.d.). Retrieved on September 23, 2012 from http://www.planotexas.org/Expand_and_Relocate-Demographics.aspx