1. What kind of information do the centers for disease control and prevention, the national institues...
Select an organization such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), or U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS). Describe in approximately 200 – 300 words the organization you choose above, including: What is the organizations’ role or function? What are the organization’s goals? Identify another organization that has a similar role or function. Compare and contrast the two organizations. What are credible, reliable sources of information regarding each organization?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explain how that organization works to address health issues in the world.
The National Center for Health Statistics, housed within the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tracks the number of adults in the United States who have health insurance. According to this agency, the uninsured rates for Americans in 2018 are as follows: 5.1% of those under the age of 18, 12.4% of those ages 18–64, and 1.1% of those 65 and older do not have health insurance (CDC website). Approximately 22.8% of Americans are under age 18, and...
National Health Statistics
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) administers a
large number of survey programs for monitoring the status of health
and health care in the US. One of these programs is the National
Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), which interviews
and examines a random sample of about 4000people in the US each
year. The survey includes questions about health, nutrition, and
behavior while the examination includes physical measurements and
lab tests. Another program is the...
Suppose you have been tasked with accessing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for information on an outbreak of Dengue Fever in your recently flooded state. Propose key steps in compiling a report to your local County Health Department. Be specific.
Do a research about the Diabetes mellitus condition using sources as: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention American Diabetes Association National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease Family Doctor.org Choose one of the several types of Diabetes mellitus. Answer the following questions: Mention what is Diabetes. Explain a factor that can increase the risk of Diabetes. Explain two symptoms of the condition. Describe two complications or health problems developed due to Diabetes. Explain how can be prevented
Imagine you work in the infectious disease department of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Recently, an unknown emerging disease has begun to spread in the United States that seems to show symptoms similar to influenza and measles. Not all people infected show all the symptoms, and current vaccinations do not prevent a person from catching the unknown disease. Apply the knowledge you know now about infectious agents and means of transmission. For this assignment: Provide a brief overview...
What is the leadership role of Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C
According the United States (U.S.) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2015 influenza and pneumonia combined were the 8th leading causes of death (55,227 deaths in total) and the only communicable diseases ranked among the top ten killers in the U.S. What were the 10 causes of mortality in the U.S. in 1900 and 20157 Since communicable disease caused a relatively few deaths in the U.S. in 2015, why should public and public health professionals be concerned about them...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly 20 million new sexually transmitted infections (STIs) occur every year. In your state, what STI has had the biggest increase? What age group do you see the greatest risk for STIs and why do you think there is an increase? What do you think you can do as a healthcare professional to help educate your patients on STI prevention? Do you think patients understand that a sexually transmitted infection is...