What are the intended outcomes of the Steps Program?
To address the burden of obesity, diabetes, and asthma in funded communities, the Steps Program focuses on measurable improvements on 12 outcomes: Prevent overweight and obesity. Prevent diabetes among populations with pre-diabetes. Increase identification of those with diabetes. Reduce complications of diabetes. Reduce complications of asthma. Increase physical activity. Improve nutrition. Prevent tobacco use and exposure. Increase tobacco cessation. Increase use of appropriate health care services. Improve the quality of care. Increase effective self-management of chronic diseases.
