*WORLD HEALTH DAY: APRIL 7**th* *[image: WORLD HEALTH DAY - 7 APRIL]Spreading awareness on Personal Health is just one of the reasons why World Health Day is observed every year throughout the World. Desi Dieter would like to share with you some vital health tools <http://www.desidieter.com/health-tools.html> that could help you maintain your Personal Health Records, as well as help you understand how you fair with your Health Age.* *WHAT IS A Personal Health Records (PHR)?*
Personal Health Records (PHRs) are electronic applications through which individuals can enter, modify, maintain and manage their health information in a secure environment at the convenience of their computer. A PHR contains information about your medical health history, family health history, emergency contacts, physician information, insurance information, vision, dental, immunizations, hospitalizations, surgeries, allergies, infectious diseases, diagnostics/lab information, medical devices and physical/occupational therapies. This report can be printed and carried along with you to your doctor or dentist, for a second opinion. BENEFITS OF A *Personal Health Records (PHR)* - If you are the center of support of your family, this is a convenient way to manage the health records of the whole family, whether it be your parents, spouse and/or children. - Patients of chronic health conditions need to keep a track of all treatments and care from multiple health professionals to ensure any forthcoming treatment plan. - In case of a provider of aging adults, this provides a concise method of maintaining the health and medical record. - Also helps with any person with special dietary needs or for a child with special needs. Personal Health Record Please take a few minutes to help yourself and your doctor by completing some vital information about your present health conditions,insurance information, history of hospitalizations, dental and eye examinations, immunizations, allergies/sensitivities, medications and any existing health condition of a family member. View Sample Report <http://www.desidieter.com/pdf/sample_phr_report.pdf> *Did you ever realize the importance of being the Health Manager of your own body?* *We, at Desidieter would like YOU to take control over all your health information to assist you in dealing with any health issues that come your way. At the convenience of your home or office, you can now generate, maintain and manage one of the most important aspects of your life- the wellbeing of your body!* *What is a PHR?* *Personal Health Records (PHRs) are electronic applications through which individuals can enter, modify, maintain and manage their health information in a secure environment at the convenience of their computer.* *A PHR contains information about your medical health history, family health history, emergency contacts, physician information, insurance information, vision, dental, immunizations, hospitalizations, surgeries, allergies, infectious diseases, diagnostics/lab information, medical devices and physical/occupational therapies.* *Why Should One Complete a PHR?* *PHR provides a comprehensive approach to represent your health and can be customized to include your medical health history, family health history, prescription related information, and pathological tests you have undergone, surgeries/procedures and otherhealth related information.* *This report can be printed and carried along with you to your doctor or dentist, for a second opinion. We suggest carrying this with you during while traveling in case of any unforeseen medical emergency.How long would it take to complete a PHR?* *Approximately 10 minutes.* *Just remember that you can always return to this record to update your information at any time in case you are not able to complete all the information in one shot.* *Is there anything else I should know about completing a PHR?* *While completing your health information, accuracy and openness is vital for a proper comprehension of your health by your health care professional. The only way that he/she can provide you with the most effective and useful treatment is if the information stated on your record is complete and accurate in all respects.* *Who can Benefit the most from a PHR?* - *If you are the center of support of your family, this is a convenient way to manage the health records of the whole family, whether it be your parents, spouse and/or children.* - *Patients of chronic health conditions need to keep a track of all treatments and care from multiple health professionals to ensure any forthcoming treatment plan.* - *In case of a provider of aging adults, this provides a concise method of maintaining the health and medical record.* - *Any person with special dietary needs.* - *Any child with special needs.* *How often should I update my Personal Health Record?* *We recommend that you update your records at least once in every Six Months. However you may update this any time there are changes to your Health Status.* *HEALTH AGE LIFESTYLE AND LONGEVITY ASSESSMENT* What is a Health Age Lifestyle and Longevity Assessment? This is an electronic application based on a self reporting questionnaire. This assessment will help you in finding your health age and in learning about the potential years which could be added to your age based on your lifestyle, through which, we will provide personalized ways to improvise on your actual age substantially. The data will be used to generate a comprehensive report consisting of: - an overall lifestyle Score - an individual lifestyle score of Key Lifestyle Predictors of Health and Longevity including physical activity, smoking status, BMI, red meat, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, nuts, water, happiness, social support, sleep, and stress. - a health age appraisal comprising of your current age, potential health age, health age, and potential added years of life <http://groups.yahoo.com/subscribe/worldmalayaliclub/> *வாழிய செந்தமிழ்! வாழ்க நற்றமிழர்!* *வாழிய பாரதமணித் திருநாடு!* [image: NICE FRIEND thanx Amused to DeaTH]* Vanakkam Subbu* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
