Assignment: Disaster in the Community
Chronic Illness
Read chapter 19 and 28 of the class textbook and review the attached PowerPoint presentation. Once done answer the following questions;
1. Define natural and man-made disaster and mention at least one type of each one in your community.
2. Based on the information provided in the response to the question above describe two major disasters in your community and how the concepts of community/public health were applied.
3. Define chronic illness and mention three major chronic illnesses in your community.
4. Discuss the financial impact of chronic illness in the community and how the cost of managing chronic illnesses can be decreased.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.