Further data shows that adults with diabetes have death rates from heart disease that are about two to four times higher than those of adults without diabetes, and their risk for stroke is also two to four times higher. An estimated 77% of diabetes-related hospitalizations are due to heart disease and stroke (Okoro, 2005). Another part of this problem is that it is necessary for the community to understand the danger of these diseases but also to know the prevention measures. The American Heart Association identifies 11 modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for vascular disease; it also recommends many possible methods to decrease an individual's risk. When trying to prevent a disease communication becomes an essential tool in order to disseminate the different parts of the problem, but if there is a lack of understanding and knowledge about the disease this might lead to increase in the number of
Further data shows that adults with diabetes have death rates from heart disease that are about two to four times higher than those of adults without diabetes, and their risk for stroke is also two to four times higher. An estimated 77% of diabetes-related hospitalizations are due to heart disease and stroke (Okoro, 2005). Another part of this problem is that it is necessary for the community to understand the danger of these diseases but also to know the prevention measures. The American Heart Association identifies 11 modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for vascular disease; it also recommends many possible methods to decrease an individual's risk. When trying to prevent a disease communication becomes an essential tool in order to disseminate the different parts of the problem, but if there is a lack of understanding and knowledge about the disease this might lead to increase in the number of