Know Your Numbers Workshop8/23/12

Friendship Auditorium“Please remember that our conversations do not

replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment as you should always seek advice regarding medical conditions, medications, or changes in your health

status from your physician.”

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Know Your Numbers Agenda

• Why is it important?• Biometric Guidelines • Health Screening Recommendations • LACERS Well Website • MyPlate.gov • Food Labels • ACSM Recommendations on Exercise• Health Plan Support

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Know Your Numbers…Why is it important?

• 70% of all disease states are preventable! • Women over the age of 50 who receive

regular mammograms have a 23% lower risk of death from breast cancer

• In men, if prostate cancer is caught in its early local/regional stage there is almost a 100% chance of survival. Once it reaches distant stages, there is only a 29% chance of survival

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Why is it important? (cont.)

● Increased awareness of possible health risks and conditions

• Diabetes increased 43% and Blood Pressure increased 51%

– From 1996-2006 in adults visiting hospital outpatient departments

• Nearly two-thirds of adults say they are in good or excellent health, yet 27% are obese, 21% smoke, 8% have diabetes

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Biometric Recommendations Biometric Measure Description Recommendations

Blood Pressure Force of blood against the arterial walls

120/80 normal

Cholesterol Cholesterol is the measurement of lipids (fats) in the body.

<200 mg/dl Normal

HDL (Good Cholesterol)

“Good Cholesterol” carries plaque out of the body

Between 40-60 Normal>60 optimal

LDL (Bad Cholesterol)

“Bad Cholesterol” <130

Glucose Simple sugar, bodies primary source of energy

Fasting <100

Triglycerides Fats in the blood <150 normal

http://www.lacers.org/health-webpage/index.html Lacers Well Website *Checkbook provided today is also a great place to store your biometric information

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Screening Recommendations (unless specified by Doctor) Screening Recommende

d Frequency Screening Recommende

d Frequency

Flu Vaccine Every Autumn Prostate Every 2 Years

Dental Exam Every Year Bone Density As recommended by your Doctor

Vision Every 1-2 Years Cholesterol Every 2 Years

Hearing Every 2 Years Blood Pressure Every Doctor Visit

Mammogram Every 2 Years Blood Sugar Every Year

─ICE─ (In Case of Emergency)

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Choose MyPlate.gov

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What is a serving?

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Correctly Reading Food Labels

• Know what a serving is• How many calories are

from fat?• Sodium content • Carbohydrates• Protein

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ACSM Recommendations on Exercise

• Cardiovascular Activity – 150 minutes per week - 5 days / 30 minutes ● Strength Training –2-3 days per week

- Focus on all major muscle groups ● Flexibility – 2-3 days per week• Maximum Heart Rate During Exercise = 220 – age• Pedometer / Online Tracking Tools

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Health Plan Support Health Plan Provider Contact Information

Anthem Blue Cross LPPO: 1-877-411-1640 HMO & PPO: 1-866-940-8303Nurse Line 24/7: 1-800-977-0027

Kaiser 1-800-464-4000

MetLife 1-800-942-0854

SCAN Members: 1-800-559-3500 Prospective Members: 1-877-230-7226

UnitedHealthcare 1-800-457-7949 Nurse line – 877-365-7949

VSP 1-800-877-7195

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Questions?