Transcript Russian Culture

Russian Culture
Louise Margaret Tomas
SCR 150
Professor K. Karsten
Touches 2 continents!!
Asia and Europe
Formerly known as the USSR:
Union of Soviet Socialists Republic
Capital: Moscow
By 1971
more than 3 million
Russian Americans
reside in the U.S.
With approximately 21,000- 36,000 immigrants arriving yearly.
Modifiable High Risk Behaviors:
Alcoholism
It is alleged that the high
alcohol consumption is
due in part to the fact
that the government in
the USSR promoted
alcohol sales.
Nevertheless high
alcohol consumption has
been linked to mortality
rates in both Russian
men and women.
Clients should be taught of the
dangers of alcoholism. Such as
alcohol damages the internal
organs of the body; i.e. liver
cirrhosis.
Consumption can lead to high
risk behavior such as drinking
and driving.
Modifiable High Risk Behaviors:
Cigarette Smoking
According to a
2005 survey in
Moscow, young
women were
starting to smoke
at the age of 14.
Lung cancer in
relation to
smoking is
preventable.
Educating
clients on the
danger of
smoking, even
via second
hand smoke is
important.
Educate client of
different products
that can help in the
cessation of smoking.
Modifiable High Risk Behaviors:
Obesity
Common foods:
Pickled vegetables, sardines, sausages,
cucumbers in sour cream.
The Russian diet is typically high in fat
and salt and which can lead to obesity.
Encouraging clients to exercise via walking or
running can help fight against obesity.
Thank You!