SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOLS AND RESOURCES
SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOLS AND RESOURCES
Knowing your risk for diseases is the first step in preventive care. Getting preventive care reduces the risk for diseases, disabilities and even death.
Do you know your risk factors? We provide a list of many great resources below.
HEART HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Heart disease can be caused by several factors including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, obesity, an unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity. Are you at risk for heart disease? Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider about your results!
DIABETES & PREDIABETES SELF ASSESSMENT
People with prediabetes have higher-than-normal levels of sugar in their blood, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Knowing your risk can protect your health, goals, and family and help you take action to prevent diabetes.
5-2-1-0
5-2-1-0 is a campaign to adopt four vital behaviors that contribute to increased health and decreased risk for chronic diseases, including diabetes and obesity. The recommendations that are a part of 5-2-1-0 have been vigorously reviewed by multiple multidisciplinary task forces throughout the nation in a viral effort to improve the health of both adults and children.
Practice 5-2-1-0 every day for a healthier, stronger you!
- Eat 5 or more fruits and vegetables.
- Watch 2 hours or less of recreational screen time.
- Get 1 hour or more of physical activity.
- Drink 0 soda and sweetened drinks.
QUIT WITH US, LA
The first step in a tobacco-free future is sharing quit resources with your community. Quit with Us, Louisiana is a resource all residents in our state can use to support their journey to a tobacco-free life. Quit With Us, Louisiana has many online resources for those ready to quit tobacco and educational materials to learn about how tobacco affects our residents