Explain your response using epidemiological measures and supportive from academic research

Explain your response using epidemiological measures and supportive from academic research

Class (HCA 415) Discussion 1: Infectious vs. Chronic Diseases

Part I: Between infectious and chronic diseases, which currently have the largest impact on the nation’s health? Explain your response using epidemiological measures and supportive from academic research, at least two scholarly sources (one could be the textbook).

Part II: Furthermore, through prevention strategies of both types of diseases, such as adding fluoride to the water to reduce waterborne illnesses or requiring seat belts while driving to reduce injuries and deaths, how does public health uphold individual rights while protecting societal rights? In your response, discuss the ethical issues associated with the role of public health in protecting societal rights as well as individual rights. (two scholarly sources one could be textbook).

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According to the world health organization report, infectious diseases are the biggest killer of the young.  These diseases are also among the biggest disablers.  Infectious diseases claim about 16.2 percent of the people who die annually. Young children under the age of five are very vulnerable. According to the World Health Organization report of 2008, four of every 10 causes of death reported were due to infectious diseases.  The effects of infectious diseases are more felt in low-income…………..

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