Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
CHRONIC DISEASE SNAPSHOT
OBESITY
Mississippi ranked 2nd in the nation with an obesity prevalence of 40%
In 2023, 71% of adults 18 years or older reported being overweight or obese.
DIABETES
Mississippi ranks 32% higher than the national average for diabetes.
NUTRITION
About one in four adults (23 %) reported consuming vegetables less than once a day. 47% of MS adults reported consuming fruit less than once a day (BRFSS 2021), making Mississippi a state with one of the lowest rates of fruit and vegetable consumption in the country.
HYPERTENSION
As of 2021, nearly 1 million adult Mississippians (44%) had hypertension (high blood pressure), which is 36% higher than the US national average.
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
In 2020, seven of the ten leading causes of death in Mississippi were due to chronic health conditions. How we manage these conditions on a daily basis greatly influences the severity of our symptoms and overall quality of life. Our Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) helps individuals and their caregivers take control of their lives for the better.
This workshop offers helpful techniques to manage the symptoms of chronic conditions, such as fatigue, pain, sleeplessness, shortness of breath and stress, alongside emotional challenges like depression, anger, fear, and frustration.
- Proper exercise for maintaining and enhancing strength and endurance
- Fall prevention
- Healthy eating
- Better breathing techniques
- Appropriate use of medication
- Improving patient and provider collaboration
- Communicating with yourself and others
- Action-planning, problem-solving, decision-making
After attending this workshop…
At the end of this six-week training, you should feel more prepared to:
- Deal with pain
- Eat for better health
- Be more physically active
- Relax and enjoy life
Get Started
View our events calendar or contact the MSDH Office of Preventive Health at (601) 206-1010 to learn how to find a free training program near you. Learn more about MSDH self-management programs at https://msdh.ms.gov/page/43,9266,91,474.html