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About the Program |
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| A Year In Review: 2008 |
Youth and young adults today practice unhealthy behaviors
such as tobacco smoking, drug and alcohol abuse, lack of
physical exercise and poor diet. In Colorado, the African
American population consistently has the highest rate of
death from heart disease than all other ethnic groups.
During the past 10-15 years, heart disease has become a
major health issue for African American women. Only half of
African American adults participate in some form of regular
physical activity. More than 8 million African Americans
live in poverty in the United States. 32% of African
Americans do not have a regular doctor. Nearly 70% of
African American adults ages 20-74 are overweight. More than
half of all African American women are overweight. Early
detection and education can help prevent these diseases.
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| What is the Healthy Youth, Healthy Futures Project? | ||
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is a youth and young adult empowerment program which
emphasizes health literacy, health care and self-esteem
enhancement primarily for African American youth and adults
who reside in central Denver, Montbello and Aurora,
Colorado. This project addresses the devastating affects of
diabetes, obesity, hypertension, asthma and cancer affecting
these youth, their families and their communities.
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| What We Offer: | ||
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| Our Objectives: | ||
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| The Youth Health Ambassadors | ||
 This component focuses on
youth ages 10 through 18 who complete a series of classes
focusing on the characteristics, symptoms and prevention of
cardio-vascular, cardiopulmonary and cancer diseases. These
youth are trained to become Peer Leaders in the area of
health and wellness. Many may aspire to be doctors or
nurses. |
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| How do I get involved? | ||
 All classes, workshops or
lectures in this program are FREE to the public.
To Schedule Call: 303 377-2511 |
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Low
impact aerobic exercises like Tai Chi, Yoga, Meditation,
Chi Kung
to enhance blood circulation, increase
flexibility, enhance metabolism, augment the immune system,
decrease the damaging impact of stress and anxiety and
enhance oxygen metabolism.
To increase the knowledge and
awareness of cardiovascular, cardiopulmonary, cancer, hypertension and diabetes risk factors
