General Instructions

Investigate population health and epidemiological data to learn about prevalent disease trends within your geographic region. Compare and contrast the prevalence of diseases in the selected region with disease rates and trends in a different geographic area of your choosing.

Statistics from valid, reliable sources such as professional population health-focused organizations, governmental agencies, local and state health departments, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are appropriate sources to validate assessment findings.

1. Use the provided worksheetLinks to an external site. to answer the questions related to your investigation.
2. Follow APA grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation rules consistent with formal, scholarly writing.
3. Provide resources from at least three scholarly resources. Include in-text citations in APA format when applicable.
4. Abide by Chamberlain University’s academic integrity policy.

Include the Following Sections (detailed criteria listed below and in the grading rubric)

1. Prevalent Infectious and Chronic Diseases
   1. Describe the selected geographic region
   2. Identify the prevalent infectious and chronic diseases in the region
   3. Compare and contrast the prevalence of those diseases in a separate geographic region of your choosing, noting similarities and differences.
   4. Discuss the variables that contribute to the noted similarities and differences.
   5. Integrate sufficient scholarly literature to support the information presented.
2. Application of the Epidemiological Model
   1. Select and describe one of the prevalent diseases noted in the previous section.
   2. Discuss physical and social determinants of health that influence the disease process.
   3. Identify and explain one epidemiological model that will be applied to the selected disease (i.e., Epidemiological Triangle, Web of Causation, or another legitimate epidemiological model).
   4. Apply the epidemiological model to the selected disease in a well-developed, comprehensive manner, addressing the entire model.
   5. Integrate sufficient scholarly literature to support the information presented.
3. Levels of Prevention
   1. Explain the levels of prevention used within population health practice.
   2. Discuss one primary prevention to address the disease.
   3. Discuss one secondary prevention to address the disease.
   4. Discuss one tertiary prevention to address the disease.
   5. Integrate sufficient scholarly literature to support the information presented.
4. Reflection
   1. Describe how the advanced practice nurse can monitor the application and efficacy of the prevention strategy.
   2. Discuss how you will apply the identified prevention strategies in your practice.
   3. Reflect on what you have learned from this assignment.

Solution

Prevalent Infectious and Chronic Diseases

Identify the prevalent infectious and chronic diseases in the region.

The most common infectious disease in Passaic County is influenza with the rate of emergency visits due to influenza being 23.5 visits per 10,000 population.  In 2018, the rate of tuberculosis (TB) was 3.7 cases per 100,000 populations (North Jersey Health Collaborative (NJHC, 2021). The prevalence rate of HIV is 482 cases per 100,000 population. The leading chronic diseases in this county include heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.  Certainly, heart disease and stroke are among the leading causes of death in NJ. This is exacerbated by risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, poor nutrition, lack of physical activity, and tobacco use.  In 2021, the number of adults diagnosed with diabetes in this county was 8.6%. Similarly, the rate of deaths related to heart disease in 2021 was 153.3 per 100,000 population (NJHC, 2021).  In regards to cancer, the rate of …………..