Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

A chronic disease prevention program.

D Grillo1

  • 1Mississippi State Department of Health.

Journal of Health & Social Policy
|December 9, 1992
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This pilot program evaluated 1030 patients for chronic disease prevention, including screenings and education. Mammography successfully identified eight occult breast cancers, highlighting the importance of preventive health measures.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Mangement of dyspareunia secondary to hymenal remnants.

Obstetrics and gynecology·1980
Same author

The effect of oral contraceptive steroids on branches of the uterine artery.

Obstetrics and gynecology·1977
Same author

Sirenomelia.

New York state journal of medicine·1973
Same author

Fetal ascites complicating amniocentesis and intrauterine transfusion.

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology·1967
Same author

Pregnancy and delivery after ureterosigmoidostomy.

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology·1967
Same author

Early diagnosis of ovarian carcinoma by culdocentesis.

Obstetrics and gynecology·1966
Same journal

African-Americans in public housing: a traditional social work approach to substance abuse treatment.

Journal of health & social policy·2008
Same journal

Behavioral health: Treatment and prevention of chronic disease and the implications for social work practice.

Journal of health & social policy·2008
Same journal

Patient satisfaction: African American women's views of the patient-doctor relationship.

Journal of health & social policy·2008
Same journal

The economic costs of child sexual abuse in Canada: a preliminary analysis.

Journal of health & social policy·2008
Same journal

Epilogue-kinship care: practice and policy implications.

Journal of health & social policy·2007
Same journal

KinNet:A Demonstration Project for a National Support Network for Kinship Care Providers.

Journal of health & social policy·2007
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Chronic diseases pose a significant public health challenge.
  • Early detection and prevention are crucial for managing chronic conditions.
  • Health departments play a vital role in community health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a pilot chronic disease prevention program.
  • To assess the impact of comprehensive health screenings and lifestyle education.
  • To identify early-stage cancers through routine screening.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot program involving 1030 patients over 3.5 years.
  • Yearly physical evaluations, Pap Smears, and screening mammography.
  • Nutritional and healthy lifestyle education provided to participants.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Mammography identified eight (8) cases of occult breast cancer.
  • The program was conducted alongside a pre-existing hypertension program.
  • Educational benefits were intangible in the short study period.

Conclusions:

  • Pilot study demonstrates the value of preventive screenings, particularly mammography.
  • Occult breast cancers were detected, underscoring the importance of early detection.
  • Further research and expanded preventive measures are recommended.