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Oklahoma Health 101

Oklahoma Health 101. Promoting Health Literacy Among Adolescents. Problem. Percentage of schools in OK that taught a required health education course: 7 th grade = 24% 8 th grade = 22% 9 th grade = 5% 10 th grade = 4% 11 th grade = 2% 12 th grade = 3%.

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Oklahoma Health 101

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  1. Oklahoma Health 101 Promoting Health Literacy Among Adolescents

  2. Problem • Percentage of schools in OK that taught a required health education course: • 7th grade = 24% • 8th grade = 22% • 9th grade = 5% • 10th grade = 4% • 11th grade = 2% • 12th grade = 3% If education is not brought into the picture, the prevalence of chronic illnesses will persist or increase in severity. • Heart Disease Deaths* • 250.4 vs 211.4 (US) • Diabetes Deaths* • 30.3 vs 24.6 (US) • Fruit/Veggie Consumption • 16.3% vs 24.4% • No Physical Activity • 29.6% vs 22.6% • * Per 100,000

  3. Proposed Solution The goal of the Higher Ed Forum is to develop collaborative and innovative strategies to coordinate, integrate and support the education pipeline by linking high schools to colleges through service learning projects, internships and career exploration. “Improving the Health of Entire Communities” McLain High School was selected because of its ongoing relationship with OU-Tulsa and our ability to reach out to high school age students in an underserved area of our community. • Highlights of Health Literacy Program: • Basic anatomy • Nutrition • Exercise • Reproductive health • Oklahoma disease awareness and prevention • Proactive Patient Skills

  4. Expected Results Health Literacy in Action Responsible and Proactive Patients Education can lead to decreases in rates of chronic disease and an increased role in one’s healthcare will lead to positive health outcomes for our entire community.

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