Texas State Health Plan: 1993-94 Page: IX
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CONTENTS (CON'T)
Major Problems with the Delivery System 93
Poverty 93
Lack of a Coordinated Delivery System 93
Lack of Providers and Facilities 93
Lead Poisoning 94
Barriers 94
Recommendations 95
Chapter 3 - Adolescent 99
Year 2000 Goals and Objective for the Adolescent Life Stage 99
Major Causes of Morbidity and Mortality 100
Major Methods of Preventing Disease, Disabling Conditions, and Death 103
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention 103
Seat Belt and Helmet Use 103
Hand Gun Control 104
Adolescent Suicide Prevention 104
HIV and Teenage Pregnancy Prevention 105
Tobacco Use 106
Child Abuse 106
Major Problems with the Delivery System 107
Recommendations 108
Chapter 4 - Adulthood 111
Year 2000 Goals and Objectives for the Adult Life Stage 111
Major Causes of Morbidity and Mortality 112
Young Adulthood 113
Mental Health 114
Late Adulthood 114
Major Methods of Preventing Disease, Disabling Conditions, and Death 116
Smoking Cessation 116
Control of Drugs and Alcohol 116
Avoidance of HIV High-Risk Behavior 116
Promote Proper Diet and Exercise 117
Employee Wellness Programs 118
Medical Prevention Strategies 118
Major Problems with the Delivery System 119
Trauma System Availability 119
Women's Health Issues 119
Access to Primary Care 119
Recommendations 120
Chapter 5 - Elderly 123
Year 2000 Goals and Objectives for the Elderly Life Stage 123
Major Causes of Morbidity and Mortality 124
Major Methods of Preventing Disease, Disabling Conditions, and Death 128
Major Problems with the Delivery System 129
Preventing Avoidable Disease, Injury, and Death 129
Delaying the Disabling Effects of Chronic Diseases and Preserving
Functional Capacity 129
Maintenance of Elderly Independence 130
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Texas. Statewide Health Coordinating Council. Texas State Health Plan: 1993-94, report, 1992; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1586367/m1/15/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.