The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week on the basis of the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned and complete your participation for this assignment by Day 7. To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use resources from the South University Online Library.
As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. Support your work, using your course lectures and textbook readings. Helpful APA guides and resources are available in the South University Online Library. Below are guides that are located in the library and can be accessed and downloaded via the South University Online Citation Resources: APA Style page. The American Psychological Association website also provides detailed guidance on formatting, citations, and references at APA Style.
• APA Citation Helper
• APA Citations Quick Sheet
• APA-Style Formatting Guidelines for a Written Essay
• Basic Essay Template
Begin reviewing and replying to peer postings/responses early in the week to enhance peer discussion. See the rubric for participation points. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing viewpoints with a rationale, challenging aspects of the discussion, or indicating relationships between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of positive progress.
TASK
Post your initial response to one of the two topics below.
Topic 1
Review Healthy People 2030 Global Health Initiatives.
Choose one disease process and discuss the disease process.
Discuss the goals for this disease presented in Healthy People 2030.
How does the CDC play a role in meeting the goals?
Topic 2
Search the South University Online Library for information about caregiver role strain.
What is the most important factor that causes caregiver role strain?
How do you assess for caregiver strain?
What can be done to prevent or decrease caregiver role strain?
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Topic 1: Review of Healthy People 2030 Global Health Initiatives – Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis that primarily affects the lungs. It is spread from person to person through the air when an infected individual coughs, sneezes, or talks. According to Healthy People 2030, TB remains a global public health threat, with over 10 million people affected by TB worldwide each year, resulting in approximately 1.4 million deaths.
The goals for TB presented in Healthy People 2030 include reducing the incidence of TB in the US and globally, improving diagnosis and treatment, and addressing the social determinants of TB. In addition, the initiative aims to increase the proportion of people with TB who complete treatment and decrease the proportion of people with drug-resistant TB.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plays a critical role in meeting the goals of Healthy People 2030 for TB. The CDC provides funding and technical Helpance to state and local health departments to support TB control efforts. They also work to develop and implement policies and guidelines for TB control and prevention, and conduct research to improve TB diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, the CDC collaborates with international partners to support global TB control efforts and address the global TB epidemic.
