health model, medical students at the. Iberoamerican University (UNIBE) in Santo. Domingo, conducted a university health fair and measured arterial pressure ...
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The Global Obesity Epidemic reflects the presence of multifactorial risk factors and need for health education interventions to reduce morbidity and mortality. Using the preventive health model, medical students at the Iberoamerican University (UNIBE) in Santo Domingo, conducted a university health fair and measured arterial pressure, cardiac frequency at rest, body mass index and body mass and percentages of fat and water. At-risk participants described current health, diet and physical activity, while medical students explained that the physiological consequences of these health risks may be prevented through improved nutrition and cardiovascular exercise. Health promotional activities highlighted self-care strategies to reduce risk to obesity and hypertension and improve lifelong strategies to maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercise.
UNIBE medical student measures the arterial pressure of participants at the university health fair.
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UNIBE medical student measures the body mass and percentages of fat and water of participants at the university health fair.
Patient receives counseling regarding the evaluation of health measurements and discussion of self-care strategies to modify his behavior and develop lifelong health habits to prevent obesity and hypertension. Photos taken in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Helena Chapman Medical Student (MS-3) Iberoamerican University (UNIBE) School of Medicine Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic International Federation of Medical Students´ Association
