Section: Module 1: Global Disease Patterns | Effective Disease Response | NextGenU.org
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This section of the course aims to provide you with the opportunity to find out about health in a particular country, or region, and about major disease categories facing populations in the world. After completion of this Module, you should be able to:
- assess the global burden and patterns of diseases in different countries and how they are changing over time
- identify some of the challenges in the prevention and control of major communicable and non-communicable diseases in resources limited settings
When considering the Public Health aspects of a disease, we usually try to explore the burden of the disease on the population, the causes (by understanding the epidemiology and social and cultural determinants) and the evidence base to allow treatment and prevention and control that will reduce the burden of disease. In this introduction to disease in developing countries, we can only briefly touch on some of these aspects, and have chosen to explore in this Module the issues relating to the burden of disease and some aspects of prevention and control. We will not be discussing treatment options.
Prevention and control: Right at the start of this Module, it is worth thinking about interventions for global control and prevention programs (we will discuss how to evaluate these in the next section of this course). The most well-known global initiatives are the Sustainable Development Goals which replaced the widely acclaimed Millennium Development Goals (the UN site Millennium Development Goals 2015 and beyond is still available as a gateway to information about the MDGs). Many of the SDGs have a health component. You may find 'Real-time briefings on sustainable development and humanitarian action' of interest.
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In this activity, you will analyze the burden of disease attributable to alcohol and drug use in different regions and reflect on the causes and prevention possibilities of at least one of the major diseases encountered in a population of relevance to your practice.
Step 1. Research [30 minutes]
Look for a database or statistics on the burden of some diseases attributable to alcohol and drug use in one of the following regions:
- Asia
- Africa
- Americas
Step 2. Analyze [30 minutes]
Select and analyze the burden of one disease attributable to alcohol and drug use in your chosen region and its components, such as its causes and preventive measures.
Step 3. Respond [100 minutes]
Prepare a 200-500 word reflective piece of writing that covers the following:
- Description of the burden of one disease attributable to alcohol and drug use in your chosen region
- Risk factors and causes of the disease
- Management and preventive measures to reduce the burden of the disease
- Management adaptations when encountered in a population relevant to your practice
Step 4. Share [ 10 minutes]
To share your work, click on the “Add a new discussion topic” button under this post and paste your work into the “Message” box. Make sure to reference others’ intellectual property when necessary. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. For further instructions, see the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).
Step 5: Interact [10 minutes]
To complete the activity, you will need to reply to at least two posts made by your peers in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. Your response should respond to each of the three framework elements indicated in the table. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “post to forum.”
OPTIONAL Step 6: Interact (10 minutes)
If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”