“Your chances of developing type 2 diabetes depend on a combination of risk factors such as your genes and lifestyle.”

National Institute of  Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

“The annual cost of diabetes in medical expenses and lost productivity rose for $98 billion in 1997 to $132 billion in $2002 to $174 billion in 2007.  The cost is staggering.  One out of every 5 U.S. federal health care dollars is spent treating people with diabetes. The average yearly health care costs for a person without diabetes is 2,560 dollars; for a person with diabetes that figure soars to $11,744. Much of the human and financial costs can be avoided with proven diabetes prevention and management steps.”

American Diabetes Association,

“For many children, symptoms improve with age and behavioral treatment. During adolescence, some children with ASD may become depressed or experience behavioral problems, and their treatment may need some modification as they transition to adulthood.”

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

“The latest analysis estimates that 1 in 68 children has ASD.”

CDC – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

“Thyroid nodules are solid or fluid-filled lumps that form within your thyroid, a small gland located at the base of your neck, just above your breastbone.  Treatment depends on the type of nodule. A goiter can sometimes occur when your thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism).”

MAYO Clinic

“Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough of certain important hormones.  Women, especially those older than age 60, are more likely to have hypothyroidism.  It upsets normal balance of chemical reactions in your body.  Unlikely symptoms in the early stages, but over time, untreated it can cause a number of health problems, such as obesity, joint pain, infertility and heart disease.”

MAYO Clinic

“The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has developed the CAGE questionnaire to help the alcoholic or family to determine if alcohol use is problematic.

• Have you ever felt you should Cut down on your drinking?
• Have people Annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
• Have you ever felt bad or Guilty about your drinking?
• Have you ever had a drink the first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover (Eye opener)?”

Go to striveforgoodhealth.com and learn more in Alcohol Awareness Month in Part II.

“More than 7 percent of all American adults have an alcohol use disorder. These adults drink too much, too often, and in ways that harm their health, their happiness, and their relationships. An intervention, in which the family outlines alcohol’s consequences, can push these people to enter treatment programs. Once there, counseling sessions, relapse prevention coaching, and support group work can help to support recovery.”

AmericanAddictionCenters.org

“Nearly 1 in 5 women and 1 in 67 men in the U.S. have experienced rape or attempted rape at some time in their lives. The more we spread awareness and educate folks on the issue, the more allies we have in the effort to support survivors and prevent sexual violence before it happens.”

NSRVC (National Sexual Violence Resource Center)