Assignment:
Examine and research 1 chronic disease (e.g., heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, obesity) and write a paper that discusses the following: Preferably Heart Disease if possible.
A comparison of 2 health care policies that are in place (either at the state or federal level) that address the disease
The impact the disease has had on the U.S. population and health care system as a whole
Strategies that are in place to educate and promote prevention of the disease through public health at the federal and state levels
Any challenges and progress to date that has been made in preventing and reducing health risks associated with the disease
Create a 10 to 12 pages
2-3 strategies that may increase awareness, education, and prevention of that disease