Global Health Assignment
Global Health Assignment
Global Health Assignment
GA14011013
ZAMBIA
Data analysis
Burden of disease 2012
2008-2009
Figure 2: Zambia: NCD Mortality at Primary Health Care
2008-2009
A needs assessment for the NCD programme was carried out and
key findings were made, which also identified the gaps. Table
xxx below, summarizes the key identified gaps.
The other interventions that have been identified, but not yet
being implemented, include: development and implementation of
an NCD policy; introducing and strengthening physical activities
in all schools; community physical/sporting activities; promotion
of healthy diets; strengthening enforcement of legislation on
tobacco use and harmful use of alcohol; operational research;
and monitoring and evaluation.
Risk factors for mental health problems among older adults
Health promotion
Interventions
Prompt recognition and treatment of mental, neurological and
substance use disorders in older adults is essential. Both
psychosocial interventions and medicines are recommended.
Findings
Communicate and promote the message that “it’s never too late.”
Older adults can benefit significantly from adopting healthy
lifestyles. Its evident that the following can be implemented
Conducting communications campaigns targeted at seniors;
Using the media for public service announcements, e.g.,
showcase health-enhancing behaviors practiced by senior
legislators;
Supporting the state’s Senior Olympic Games; and
Promoting and participating in Older game activities
Health Services
Chronic Illness
Falls, the leading cause of injury among older adults, are treated
in emergency departments every 13 seconds and claim a life
every 20 minutes. Every year, 1 out of 3 older adults fall, yet less
than half tell their doctor.
Caregivers
Caregivers help people needing ongoing assistance with
activities of daily living. The need for unpaid and paid caregivers
will likely increase as the U.S. population ages
Since most of the older persons lack income and live below
poverty line, something should be done to help the needy older
people. Younger members of the society should be encouraged to
look after their elder ones.
References
https://www.bing.com/search?
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qs=PF&cvid=dec6b847b43c4d9eb88dbf2ea6c1d8ef&pq=im
proving+health+status+in+zambia&cc=CN&setlang=en-US
https://www.ghi.gov/whereWeWork/docs/
ZambiaStrategy.pdf
http://www.aho.afro.who.int/profiles_information/
index.php/Zambia:Index
http://www.un.org/press/en/2001/soc4570.doc.htm
http://www.healthdata.org/sites/default/files/files/
country_profiles/GBD/
ihme_gbd_country_report_zambia.pdf
http://www.aho.afro.who.int/profiles_information/
index.php/Zambia:Disease_burden_-_Non-
communicable_diseases_and_conditions