Making Every Contact Count

Question 1

What is MECC?

Answer 1

Encouraging people to make healthier lifestyle decisions by systematically promoting the benefits of healthy living:

• Asking individuals about their lifestyle
• Taking appropriate action (signposting, referrals etc)

Utilises day to day interactions

Question 2

What lifestyle issues should be covered?

Answer 2

• Diet: BMI, balanced diet, diabetic control, healthy weight loss.
• Exercise: 30mins x 5 days per week
• Alcohol: <14 units per week for M & F
• Smoking: cutting down to quit

Question 3

Why is MECC important?

Answer 3

Education can help narrow health inequalities

Part of duty of care

Most serious illnesses caused by or perpetuated by unhealthy lifestyles