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

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.

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Causes of disease and death in the 21st century

Introduction

In the 21st century, we live longer and healthier than ever before. Life expectancy is increasing dramatically, and many diseases are becoming less common. But there’s also bad news: chronic disease rates are rising and mortality from some illnesses is stagnant or even declining. The good news is that we’ve made great progress on these issues in recent decades—but it’s only going to get harder as time goes by!

We’ve come a long way in modern medicine.

You may be wondering why you should care about the cause of disease and death in the 21st century. Well, it’s important to remember that we’ve come a long way since the 15th century when people had no understanding of what caused disease or how they could treat it. By now, we have an amazing understanding of these things thanks to years of research and testing. Our ability to treat diseases has increased exponentially compared with previous generations; today there are literally thousands of different treatments available at any given time! And while prevention isn’t perfect (we still get sick sometimes), overall it helps us prevent many serious illnesses from happening in our lifetime—which means less time spent recovering from them instead!

Life expectancy has increased dramatically.

Life expectancy has increased dramatically over the past century. For example, life expectancy in India is 60 years for men and 65 for women—a difference of about 13 years between men and women. In contrast, it’s 78 years for men and 81 for women in the United States (a difference of about 13 years).

In developed countries such as Japan, Switzerland, Italy and Germany (all of which have low infant mortality rates), people can expect to live into their 80s or 90s today compared with only 50 or 60 years ago. In developing countries like Mexico City where infant mortality rates are high due to diseases like tuberculosis; Angola where childbirth complications are common; Sierra Leone where malaria was a major killer before eradication efforts began in earnest; Nigeria which has one of Africa’s highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rates due along with many other health issues that make life difficult if not impossible at times…

Some diseases are more common.

• Cholera is a water-borne disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, which can be transmitted through contaminated drinking water or food.

• Chronic diseases are one of the most common causes of death around the world. According to a research report released by WHO (World Health Organization) in 2016, chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer account for over 90% of all deaths worldwide – more than any other cause combined!

Mortality from some diseases is lower.

• The mortality rate from cancer has dropped.

• The mortality rate from cardiovascular disease has dropped.

• The mortality rate from diabetes has dropped.

• The mortality rate from HIV/AIDS has dropped.

Chronic disease is on the rise.

Chronic disease is on the rise. In fact, it’s estimated that two-thirds of all deaths in the 21st century will be caused by chronic diseases.

Chronic diseases are more common than they used to be and each year there are more new cases of these illnesses reported worldwide. They aren’t just an old person’s problem anymore; they’re a serious concern for everyone—especially those who live long enough to get them!

In addition to being difficult for doctors and patients alike, chronic conditions tend to be expensive: not just because they require frequent treatment but also because they can sometimes lead directly or indirectly into expensive hospitalizations and surgeries if not handled properly at first onset (for example: heart attacks). For example, when you have diabetes your blood sugar levels need monitoring every day; otherwise there could be serious complications later down the road like blindness due to retinopathy (a condition caused by inadequate circulation) or kidney failure due to diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage).

There’s good news and bad news about health in the 21st century

There’s good news and bad news about health in the 21st century. The world has made great progress in medicine, but some diseases are on the decline while others are on the rise. We have more chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension and heart disease than ever before—and they’re getting worse among younger populations as well.

And while we’re living longer than any other generation before us, our bodies aren’t aging gracefully: “The number of people who die from cancer exceeds those who die from infectious diseases.” Meanwhile, life expectancy is increasing for both genders at an alarming rate: In 2012 there were 821 million men alive worldwide who could expect to live beyond age 65; by 2030 that number will balloon to 1 billion people!

Conclusion

We live in an exciting time, when we can expect to live longer and healthier lives. But there are also some disturbing trends that will impact our health in the coming years. As scientists learn more about how to prevent and treat disease, we’re hopeful that we can continue improving the quality of our lives for generations to come by preventing these issues before they cause harm.