Discussion: Causes of disease and death in the 21st century

NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 2, Discussion: Causes of disease and death in the 21st century

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What are the major causes of disease and death in the 21st century (e.g., chronic illnesses, communicable diseases, etc.) that continue to affect U.S. citizens in spite of the achievements in public health in the past century? What have been some of the strategies implemented to combat these illnesses on the local and national levels? Have they been successful? Include reference citations where appropriate.

NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 1

Select one of the United Nations’ (U.N.) Millennial Development Goals (MDGs). Visit the website and report on the UN’s progress in achieving this goal? How will meeting this goal positively impact the health of the world? What suggestions would you make to help the UN achieve this goal?

NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 2

Select a global health issue from the World Health Organization (WHO) list of health topics available athttp://www.who.int/topics/en/How has globalization influenced this issue from a positive or negative perspective?

NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 1

Debate the various social factors associated with the situation of the “underinsured.” Respond to two other classmates’ answers with solid reasoning and support your opinions with appropriate reference citations.

NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 2

Review the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) report “Priority Populations”:

http://www.ahrq.gov/health-care-information/priority-populations/index.html

Select one of the “priority populations” and explain the disparities this population faces. What strategies have been implemented to combat these disparities on the local and national levels? Have they been successful? Include reference citations where appropriate.

NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 4 Discussion 1

Debate the efficacies of public versus private-based quality initiatives. What roles do each play in the quality of U.S. health care? How would the elimination of one aspect affect the other? Respond to two other classmates and counter their answer, citing references as appropriate.