School-Based Physical Activity Enhancement Programmes to Reduce Risk Factors Associated with Type 2 Diabetes in Developing Island Settings

Journal of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders. (2018, August);1(1):30–36

7 Pages Posted: 28 Sep 2018

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Brian P. Mangum

Fiji National University (FNU); College of Micronesia - Federated States of Micronesia; Xavier University - School of Medicine

Paul Dacanay

College of Micronesia FSM

Aleczander P. Mangum

Pacific Islands Public Health Training Centre

Date Written: August 1, 2018

Abstract

Economic development in areas such as Southeast Asia have resulted in a shift from traditional dietary patterns Western-style consumption of foods high in fats and processed carbohydrates. This economic-nutritional shift has resulted in an increase in chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes. The Pacific Basin is experiencing similar economic growth due to tourism and other development activities resulting in an increase of type 2 diabetes mellitus. This study will seek to determine if the increasing rates of type 2 diabetes can be linked to similar patterns of economic growth, as well as implement a type 2 diabetes screening and lifestyle-based intervention program among at-risk school children aged 10-15 years, and their caregivers.

Keywords: Health Belief Model, diabetes, type 2 diabetes, lifestyle modification, obesity, overweight, public health, physical activity, school-based programmes, community-based interventions, economic and nutritional shifting, non-communicable diseases, public health, NCD epidemiology, medical anthropology

Suggested Citation

Mangum, Brian P. and Dacanay, Paul and Mangum, Aleczander P., School-Based Physical Activity Enhancement Programmes to Reduce Risk Factors Associated with Type 2 Diabetes in Developing Island Settings (August 1, 2018). Journal of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders. (2018, August);1(1):30–36, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3246467 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3246467

Brian P. Mangum (Contact Author)

Fiji National University (FNU) ( email )

P.O.Box 7222
Fiji

College of Micronesia - Federated States of Micronesia ( email )

PO Box 159
Kolonia, Pohnpei, 96941
Micronesia

Xavier University - School of Medicine ( email )

NY
United States

Paul Dacanay

College of Micronesia FSM ( email )

PO Box 159
Kolonia, Pohnpei, 96941
Micronesia

Aleczander P. Mangum

Pacific Islands Public Health Training Centre

Honolulu, HI 96813
United States

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