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Research a Health Condition

Go to a reliable website (such as one ending in .gov, .edu or .org) to research a disease/health condition of your choice. Here are a few examples of reliable sites: https://medlineplus.gov/, https://www.nih.gov/ or www.americanheart.org. I encourage you to go to several sites and to follow any links provided to learn as much as possible about your topic. You do not need to make your answers in the form of a research paper. Simply answer each question thoroughly in order to earn the maximum points. Note: any health related topic may be chosen with the exception of diabetes mellitus since it will be explored in the case study for this module.

1. Website chosen:

2. Topic researched:

3. What are some common symptoms that individuals with this disease/condition experience?

4. What is thought to be the cause of this disease/condition? Be sure to explain how the condition disrupts normal functioning. For example, if it's inherited, state what gene is effected, what protein it codes for, its role in the body, etc.

5. Give some examples of treatments that are usually provided for individuals with the condition. Which typically work best? Have there been any recent breakthroughs in treatment?

6. What is the typical prognosis of someone with the disease? Is it manageable, curable, how will it affect quality of life?

7. Is there a certain type of individual who is most as risk (age, sex, race, lifestyle choices)?

8. What if anything can be done to prevent the disease/condition?

9. Do you feel that public awareness to prevent the disease/condition or to assist those with the disease is adequate? What resources exist or should exist for individuals?

10. Can you think of any ways to increase awareness?

11. What else might you do to find out more about this condition? What are some other things you might like to know about it?