DIABETES AWARENESS & EDUCATION DAY - OBJECTIVES
Public health awareness, disease
prevention and promoting the understanding of determinants of health, disease and
disability.
Identify the burden of Diabetes
related lifestyle risk factors, complications, and disparities among the
populations of Africans in the United States.
Identify health problems, promote prevention and good health to increase awareness of local, state & national health service resources.
Providing health screenings and sharing most-up-to date culturally educational information on achieving health equity, eliminating disparities and improving the health of Africans.
Inspire, encourage and motivate
individuals to embrace a life of health, nutrition, wellness, and exercise.
Promote culture-focused educational programs that are still needed in the areas of marketing, production and nutritional awareness.
Promoting environmental and green living through the use of natural products paired with the lifelong benefits of living healthy.
Promote the culinary arts with a focus on African cuisine and healthy eating to combat diabetes in our community by sharing healthy alternatives for traditional African foods.
Recognition for sponsors, donors and brands who promote diversity.