Aches, Pains & Arthritis
Although arthritis is the number one
crippling disease in the United States, with 31 million victims,
only a fraction of arthritic patients receive appropriate medical
care. This film is designed to increase public awareness of common
aches and pains and their possible serious significance. 25 minutes.
WW-HS 6480 $20.00
Chest Pains
While public education
efforts since the 1960s have helped in the early identification
and treatment of heart attacks, many people are unaware that
not all their chest pains indicate heart trouble. This film shows
that other conditions, such as hiatal hernia, peptic ulcers,
and viral infection of the heart membranes may also cause chest
pains. 25 minutes. WW-HS 6481 $20.00
Diabetes
This film focuses on
non-insulin-dependent (Type II) diabetes, which is more prevalant
but less well known than insulin-dependant (Type I) diabetes.
An internist and his patients show how proper diet, exercise,
and medication can help people with diabetes control their disease
and lead normal, active lives. 25 minutes. WW-HS 6482 $20.00
Stomach Pains
People recognize stomach
pains as common symptoms, but the cause of the discomfort may
be a mystery. Various conditions causing abdominal pain are reviewed,
including ulcers, gallstones, hiatal hernia, inflammatory bowel
disease, and other digestive tract disorders. 25 minutes. WW-HS
6483 $20.00
Shortness of Breath
Chronic respiratory disease
affects more than 68 million Americans. Follows patients with
asthma, chronic bronchitis, and hyperventilation syndrome as
they work to cope with these problems. 25 minutes. WW-HS 6484
$20.00
Stress & Illness
Palpitations, low back
pain, asthma symptoms, and extreme fatigue may have physical
causes or can be physical manifestations of anxiety and depression.
This film explores the link between stress and illness and explains
why the presence of stress, anxiety, or depression complicates
the diagnosis of physical symptoms. 25 minutes. WW-HS 6485 $20.00
Eating Disorders
Anorexia nervosa, bulimia,
compulsive overeating, and obesity are serious, even life-threatening
diseases. Once acknowledged by the patient, though, these disorders
can be treated. This film explores the medical, social, and emotional
factors associated with eating disorders, and shows people working
with their physician to overcome destructive eating patterns.
25 minutes. WW-HS 6486 $20.00
Staying Well
This film discusses specific
screening tests, life-style changes in response to a particular
event (such as a heart attack), and general steps toward maintaining
and improving health, such as avoiding excessive sun exposure,
and quitting smoking. 25 minutes. WW-HS 6487 $20.00
Healthy Aging
Shows how sensible self-care
and appropriate medical management can minimize the impact of
chronic diseases and help older people maintain an active, independent
lifestyle. The importance of an ongoing relationship with a personal
physician is demonstrated. 25 minutes. WW-HS 6488 $20.00
High Blood Pressure
A symtomatic yet potentailly
life-threatening condition, high blood pressure may affect 20%
or more of the people in your community. This film shows viewers
the long-term consequences of uncontrolled hypertension and reveals
how, in partnership with their doctors, they can keep the disease
in check. 25 minutes. WW-HS 6489 $20.00
Coping with Cancer
Sensitive vignettes show
how men and women are living and coping with various types of
cancer. This film provides insight into cancer as numerous diseases
with different symptoms, treatments, outcomes, and with proper
medical care cancer can often be controlled and sometimes cured.
25 minutes. WW-HS 6490 $20.00
Alcohol & Drug Abuse
This program demonstrates
the physical and psychoemotional destruction caused by chemical
dependency. Patients dicuss with their physicians their problems
with alcohol and drug use; the impact of the disease on family
members, friends, and society; and the treatment programs and
self-help groups that have helped them maintain alcohol and drug-free
lives. 25 minutes. WW-HS 6491 $20.00
