Prevention Strategies in Epidemiology
Below is a discussion assignment. The answer to this assignment has to have a minimum of 350 words with scholarly/ peer reviewed citations and references in APA format. The health problem that I would like to use for this discussion is lung cancer. Also, here’s some links that can assist you.
http://phprimer.afmc.ca/Part1-TheoryThinkingAboutH…
http://www.iwh.on.ca/wrmb/primary-secondary-and-te…
Select a health problem or condition and identify related primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies. Are there national or state-level prevention policies and legislation currently in place that target the health problem or condition?
MENTION whether Lung Cancer is consider to a “new epidemic disorder(disease(s) that are increasing markedly in frequency comparison with previous time periods.
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Some of the primary preventative measures put in place to reduce the onset of lung cancer include; counseling on the benefits of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and avoiding risk factors such as smoking. Doctors also recommend eating low-fat, high-fiber foods, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables to reduce the risk of lung cancer. Secondary preventative measures aim to…
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