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HERO 5-Year Research Plan
 
PHASE ONE
Define the impact of risk factor modification on medical costs, morbitity and mortality. Learn the rewards and penalties of risk factor modifications.
Rank risk factors according to degree of impact on medical costs, morbidity, and mortality. Create HERO Scale. Prioritize the impact of individual risk factors and risk combinations.

PHASE TWO
Determine the most effective intervention methods and techniques for highest participation and permanent behavioral change How to do health promotion (HP) and disease promotion (DP) most effectively.

PHASE THREE
Determine how, and have HP and DP data and expertise accepted and integrated into the medical system and practiced by mainstream medicine Move the paradigm from diagnosis and treament to prevention.

PHASE FOUR
Determine how, and apply HP and DP to specific situations. Make HP and DP situation specific.

Specific Population

  • Children
  • Elderly
  • Indigent
  • Minorities

Settings

  • Health Care
  • Community
  • Schools
  • Worksite

Delivery Mode

  • In Person
  • Mail
  • Phone
  • Internet
 


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