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PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
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Portuguese Do A Little
Get A Lot Outreach |
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The Diabetes Association, Inc. adapted a national research Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) study conducted by the National Institute of Health and applied it to a project at the Lightolier Corporation in Fall River's Industrial Park. This successful program has now been adapted for use within the Portuguese-speaking community in Fall River and will be taught to local community leaders who can implement it within their own programs. |
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Health Education  |
Funded by a Healthy City micro-grant supported by |
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3, A) Nutrition and diabetes education |
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Goal: |
To decrease the incidence of Type 2 diabetes among the at-risk population |
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Method(s): |
The program teaches the use of fitness and nutrition resources within the Portuguese-speaking community to prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes. |
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| Timeline: |
2007-2008 |
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| Indicators: |
Reduced incidence of Type 2 diabetes among the participating population. |
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| Progress: | Program completed | |
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How citizens can get involved: |
By referring potential Portuguese-speaking community leaders to the program |
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| Contact Information: |
Bill DaPonte, Program Director, 508-672-5671 |
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