Explore the health needs of men or the elderly.
Step 1: Choose a health need to investigate.
From the following list, choose ONE health need to focus on for this assignment:
Health needs of men: prostate health, cardiovascular health, sexual dysfunction, alcohol abuse
Health needs of elderly: bone health, stroke care, cancer, social isolation
Step 2: Research the incidence and impact of this health need in the United States
Step 3: Propose prevention strategies.
Propose two relevant population-based strategies at each level of prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary). For example, two strategies for primary prevention, two for secondary and two for tertiary prevention. It is acceptable to either develop your own ideas or highlight strategies that actual community-based programs are doing.
Step 4: Summarize your findings and intervention proposals.
Write a four page minimum paper that includes:
Introduction
The incidence and impact of this health problem on the population
Two relevant population-based strategies at each level of prevention (for a total of six)
Discuss the strategy that you believe would have the greatest impact, and provide your rationale
Conclusion
