Health Problems And Outcomes

Health Problems and Outcomes

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Discussion 1: Comparison of State and National Data Post your responses to the Discussion based on the course requirements. Your Discussion postings should be written in standard edited English and follow APA guidelines as closely as possible given the constraints of the online platform. As Cassandra examines genetic, lifestyle, and environmental risk factors for the disease, she uncovers compelling distinctions between Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes that heighten her interest in addressing this health problem through her work as a health care administrator and as an advocate for improving health outcomes, not only for her father, but also for others who suffer from complications of Type 2 diabetes. In this Discussion, you will research one of the leading causes of death in the United States, comparing data from your state with national data and examining risk factors associated with the health problem. To prepare for this Discussion, examine the leading causes of death in the United States using the following websites from this module’s Learning Resources: • CDC: Leading Causes of Death • Medical News Today: What Are the Top 10 Leading Causes of Death in the US? Select one leading cause of death on which to focus for this Discussion. Using credible websites, research how your state’s data compare to national data related to this health condition. For example, you may search for information on the following websites, found in this module’s Learning Resources: • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) • United Health Foundation: America’s Health Rankings • Trust for America’s Health • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Ensure that you examine comparable data from reliable sources. For instance, look at state and national prevalence rates from the same year and, ideally, from the same source. Review the information on determinants of health (also referred to as risk factors) presented in Chapter 2 of the Shi and Singh (2015) textbook. In addition, conduct research using the Walden library and credible websites to identify and analyze the causes of your selected health problem and associated lifestyle, genetic, and environmental risk factors. If you are an international student, you may research a leading cause of death in your country and compare data from your local community with national data. Post a substantive and cohesive response to the following: • Describe one of the leading causes of death. • Compare your state’s data with national data related to this health problem. Identify your sources of data. • Describe the causes of this health problem and associated lifestyle, genetic, and environmental risk factors/determinants. Reminder: Use and cite sources to support your posting and responses.