Week 5 Disease
Analysis Paper
For this assignment,
you will select a disease of your choice and conduct a detailed analysis of
that disease, exploring it from a balanced traditional and alternative health
perspective.
Begin by searching the Center for Disease Control (CDC)
website Diseases and Conditions Index to choose a disease or condition of
interest to you.
Next, review the website for Healthy People 2020 for
information related to the disease or the disease category (e.g., mental health
for ADHD).
In your paper, discuss the following:
Prominent aspects of this disease
Current data and statistics related to the disease
Health disparities related to the disease
Prevention strategies including complementary and
alternative health therapies
Contemporary research and clinical studies related to the
disease
An analysis of the pathophysiologic effects of stress
related to the disease
Evidence-based stress management interventions that might
help with prevention or cure
The paper should be between 3–4 pages.
Incorporate at least three scholarly sources within the
paper. Sources should be no more than three years old.
Use proper APA format to cite and reference sources.
Review the rubric for further information on how your
assignment will be graded.
Due: Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time)
