[WATCH]: Strive: Diabetes Prevention

Diabetes is a prevalent disease that is reaching epidemic proportions of the world which is an increasing public health concern affecting society. Diabetes can be preventable with simple changes in lifestyle such as diet and an increase in physical activities. Prevalence: "According to recent estimates, the prevalence of diabetes in the United States is predicted to be 8.9 percent of the population by 2025" (NIDDK). Incidence: "Approximately 798000 new cases of diabetes are diagnosed annually in the United States" (CDC-OC). Target Audience: Financially enabled older adults. Main Message: Motivating adults to make a change in their sedentary lifestyle. Action Recommendation: Strive to make simple changes to your daily routine

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