Writing Question

You will need to complete your  research on the health issue using any and all means necessary. You will need to use at least 6 internet resources. Please make sure to use MLA style when referring to a source. You will be graded on the content but you will be held accountable for grammar, spelling, resources, and citation. This paper needs to be at least 5 pages, typed, doubled spaced, 12 point font.

Your paper needs to include the following:

State the health issue you are researching and why you picked that topic.

Provide a brief description and how many people are affected by the issue.

1. List the signs and symptoms that help a person recognize issue.

List and known or possible contributing factors, risk factors associated with the issue (genetic, environmental, lifestyle). 

1. Self-Help guidelines (prevention through lifestyle change, prevention through exercise and or nutrition, prevention through self exams or testing). 

National organizations that conduct research and provide information. 

1. Online support groups, committees, or listserves. 

Online web sites that specialize with this health issue.

1. Treatment options (drugs, surgery)—if possible include side effects of drugs, success rate of treatment, length of recovery time).

Alternative health treatment.

1. Any developing/experimental drugs and/or therapy. 

Quackery, myths, to avoid on this health issue.