Improving Health Habits in Impoverished Populations

Poor diet, physical inactivity, and sedentary behaviors among low-income, minority populations have been linked to greater risk of chronic health conditions such as overweight/obesity, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. Low-income clinics that serve these populations often represent an untapped opportunity for health promotion in impoverished individuals. This exploratory project proposes to address this scientific gap by introducing and conducting a randomized controlled pilot of the Self-Care Stimulating Disease Prevention Program to address poor dietary habits, physical inactivity, and sedentary lifestyle behaviors among low income, uninsured patient populations.