Culture and Disease Custom Essay

1. Pick a disease in which you are interested in, such as heart disease, respiratory (asthma, smoking), endocrine (diabetic), and behavioral health (Alzheimer’s,

Schizophrenia). This disease must be different from your other assignments named “Disease in the News” and “Adopt a Disease”. As part of your investigation, select a

population of interest. For example, a particular race or ethnicity and how they relate to your disease. In a ,050-1,400 word paper explore the social and cultural

aspects of the disease. Include the following information:
2.
a. Describe the disease.
b. Describe the factors that make this particular population vulnerable to the disease.
c. Describe environmental factors that make the population vulnerable to the disease.
d. What are the modes for disease transmission, if any?
e. What methods are used to control the spread of the disease? Are there alternative methods used by the selected population for treatment? What is the effect of

alternate treatments?
f. What role do social and/or cultural influences play in the disease for a particular population? What are the effects of the populations’ beliefs and values have on

treatment options?
g. Identify community health promotion and wellness strategies to help prevent the disease.
Utilize a minimum of two references to support your claims. Format your paper according to APA standards.