The Bubonic Plague

Pick a disease 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 1,050- to 1,400-word paper explore the social and cultural aspects of the disease. Include the following information:

• Describe the disease.
• Describe the factors that make this particular population vulnerable to the disease.
• Describe environmental factors that make the population vulnerable to the disease.
• What are the modes for disease transmission, if any?
• 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?
• 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?
• Identify community health promotion and wellness strategies to help prevent the disease.

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HCS 245 Week 4 Assignment Cultural and Disease Paper