Question

Identifying a disease that affects our global population and then describing its political, social, and financial cost. Also, discuss how you can plan and develop programs and partnerships to alleviate this burden.

Answer 1

Tuberculosis is a common and infectious communicable disease..it is a leading cause of health issues worldwide..it is more popular among low-income, ethnic and minorities..,this is most common single death in young adults around 2billion total..in developing countries 99% of death occurs especially in Sub-Saharan Africa and South east Asia..75% age group between 15-54 years affected yearly with this disease..1-2million people dying each year..

The total budget for TB control in 22countries cost $1.6billion..national TB control program provides $876million..funding increased the budget upto $2billion and $180 million, it includes 74countries for low income group, including medical care, doctor visit, lab, test, screening,drugs, transportation and special aids..human capital evaluate the person productivity by market price..DOTS reduce the economic and social effect of TB for patient..primary school education have direct impact on TB control and risk developing..

WHO involvement in TB control program and expansion of DOTS(Direct observed treatment short course) strategy nurses are responsible to motivate for those who are high risk.global health and equity is a higher target that should be followed.. tuberculosis in inequities and poverty consider political attention..it is important poverty among adequate budget and treatment for controlling TB..

As a nurse they are major responsible for controlling TB..more attention to social, cultural and economic needs for patient and family through services.. routine visit to home,followup, treatment mainly in community level important.. community participation in health care quality control program will train them to achieve the goals..

Socio-economic assessment and evaluation on public policy face inequity and should control through Immunization program for maternal and child.. health education program and peer counseling provide better outcome..nurses practice and decision- making power and comprehensive management will eradicate the discrimination..