Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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Complete worksheet.

Each disease should have 3-5 bullet points in each column.

Please include your references.

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Complete the table on the following page. Choose 2 diseases or disorders to complete the table.Be sure to properly cite references and sources for any information or facts used.

A general example has been provided for you.

Example:

Disease or Disorder

Treatment Modalities

Cultural Beliefs/Practices Affecting this Disease

Epidemiological Statistics

Available Consumer Resources

(e.g., financing, information, support)

Impact on Society

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

Prevention (education, exposure avoidance)
Antiretroviral treatment (required to begin directly after infection)
Antiviral medications sometimes slow disease progression but cannot cure it once contracted.

AIDS is a disease that only affects the LGBT community (myth).
Contracting HIV is an automatic death sentence (myth).
HIV/AIDS is currently incurable (fact).
Education and proper preventive measures are crucial in fighting this disease.

Worldwide, 2.5 million new cases reported in 2011 (CDC)
635,000 individuals with AIDS have died in the United States to date (CDC).
An estimated 1.1 million people in U.S. were living with AIDS in 2009 (CDC).

Websites:

cdc

aidshealth

aids

Funding for prevention and research from the government and private sector
Educational programs, UNICEF

Considered a worldwide epidemic (Shi, 2014)
In 2012, the U.S. government spent more than $20 billion on HIV/AIDS programs and research.
Has an impact on social lives and sexual practices of all citizens in a given society in one way or another.

References

Shi, L. (2014). Introduction to Health Policy. Chicago, IL: Health Administration Press. Washington, D.C.: AUPHA Press. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2013).

Complete the table below for 2 diseases that you have chosen that affect cardiovascular health. In each box, you are required to list 3 to 5 bulleted statements regarding the heading of that box.

Cite your sources using APA format.

Chosen Cardiovascular Disease or Disorder

Treatment Modalities

Cultural Beliefs/Practices Affecting this Disease

Epidemiological Statistics

Available Consumer Resources

(e.g., financing, information, support)

Impact on Society

List chosen disease here

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