Health Promotion and Disease

Please review each of the questions below. This is an essay, open –book exam. Please do not consult other students for answers to questions. However, you may consult with Dr. Clark regarding any questions you may have. Download the exam and type in your essay answers (make sure that your completed exam contains the questions as well as your answers). Each question should be answered in at least 2-3 paragraphs. You have until Friday, February 27, 2015 at Midnight (Eastern Standard Time) to turn in the midterm exam. You may fill in the answers directly into this Word Document and rename it and resave it. Please submit it as an attachment (with questions and answers) to the assignment area. Please contact Dr. Clark with any questions or comments. Good luck!!!!

1-Please review the levels of prevention in your text. Choose a disease process or a health related outcome and briefly describe primary , secondary and tertiary prevention strategies for this disease process (examples of disease processes include Hepatitis B, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Osteoporosis, Cervical Cancer). Please provide at least two evidence-based and peer-reviewed references for your information. Wikipedia is not an acceptable source. 50 points

2-Please review Emerging Populations and Health in your text Please choose an emerging population, ethnic group or minority group and a health related outcome or disease process that is very common in this population. Briefly explain what strategies you would consider in tailoring a health education intervention/program geared towards this population in your community. Please provide at least two evidence-based and peer-reviewed references for your information. Wikipedia is not an acceptable source. 50 points

3- Please review Health Promotion and the Community and Family in your text. Choose a community health program or intervention in your community or in another community- and briefly describe what the program entails. Describe the impact that it has made in your community. An example of a community health education program is the “Walk safe Program” in South Florida www.walksafe.us. Please provide at least two evidence-based and peer-reviewed references for your information. Wikipedia is not an acceptable source. 50 points

4-Please review Health Promotion and the Individual in your text. Discuss the importance of the 11 functional health patterns and implications for health promotion practice. Apply the 11 functional health patterns to your own personal wellness or to a willing volunteer and provide a summary of the assessment results. Please provide at least two evidence-based and peer-reviewed references for your information. Wikipedia is not an acceptable source. 50 points

5-Examine the role of nutrition in the etiology, prevention, and treatment of at least two of the leading nutrition-related chronic diseases of your choosing. Please provide at least two evidence-based and peer-reviewed references for your information. Wikipedia is not an acceptable source. 100 points

Bonus Question:

3- Explain what makes a disease “screen-able” or not “screen-able.” Please provide at least two evidence-based and peer-reviewed references for your information. Wikipedia is not an acceptable source. 20 points

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