Chronic Diseases
Assignment
A couple of weeks ago you wrote a letter to the editor of the local newspaper, describing how communities influence the health of their residents. The editor has received a great number of compliments about the information you shared. People in town have heard about the idea of forming a coalition and want to know more. Therefore, you have been asked to write a weekly article.
For this week’s column, you want to raise awareness of chronic diseases because you’ve heard many people say they will probably develop a chronic disease as a natural part of getting older. This should be an educational article, not an opinion piece.
In your 2 – 3 page essay, please address the following:
- Provide a one paragraph overview of the various types of chronic diseases.
- Identify one chronichealth conditiontheSummervillageCommunity Coalitionshouldbe especially concerned about.
- Explain the power of prevention as opposed to treating the disease after it develops. Give some examples.
- What steps has your State taken to prevent or reduce the burden of this chronic disease?
CDC (2011). Chronic diseases. Retrieved June 1, 2012 fromhttp://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/states/index.htm
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (2009).The Power of Prevention. Retrieved June 1, 2012 fromhttp://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/pdf/2009-Power-of-Prevention.pdf
HANDSON Clinic (2011) Stanford University Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. Retrieved June 1, 2012 fromhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP90MEQJ7YI(this is a 10- minute video)
Please make in text citations and include reference/work cited.
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