My capstone project deals with the growing problem of Hypertension that plagues the United States. My goal is to raise awareness and create a sort of workout program to help people struggling with Hypertension and obesity. The program is called PUMP and will be accompanied by a small video series of bi-weekly 1-2 minute video guides to motivate those undergoing the program. This issue is important because Hypertension and Heart Disease is a huge problem that affects millions of people every year. It is said that 1 in 3 people have hypertension. Heart disease is not some disease that affects a small population of people that have awareness campaigns and charity walks/races, it is a huge problem that nearly affects everyone. Society has become numb to it and it is taking lives every hour of every day.
My project connects with my career because I am in school to become an invasive cardiologist. My entire life will be dedicated to the heart when I get into my field. PUMP will give back to the community by promoting good health. People that have Hypertension often give up and live a life of sadness and depression until the day that they die. Hopefully my program will motivate those that are extremely out of shape into trying out at least a small program like PUMP. It will increase the quality of life of those at Richland socially, economically, and environmentally by promoting a sense of self and pride in one another and in the world around us. A healthy person is a happy person that see's that value in every part of life and he or she will strive to make choices that will better their own life socially and economically as well as give back to the community.
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