Respiratory Disease
Respiratory Disease
Choose a respiratory disease that has a significant impact on society and the health care industry. Some examples are tuberculosis, bronchitis, asthma, influenza, or a respiratory illness that is currently prevalent.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that discusses the following:
State this disease’s type (primary, secondary, tertiary) and what makes it classified as such.
Discuss the impact this disease has on society as it relates to the business of health care and the use of resources.
Include at least two references.
Format your paper according to APA guidelines.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that discusses the following:
State this disease’s type (primary, secondary, tertiary) and what makes it classified as such.
Discuss the impact this disease has on society as it relates to the business of health care and the use of resources.
Include at least two references.
Format your paper according to APA guidelines.
Preview of the Answer.
Tuberculosis refers to a chronic granulomatous disease that is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The disease affects not only the lungs but also the brain, GIT, bones and the kidney. According to the WHO, TB and poverty are closely linked. Specifically, malnutrition, overcrowding and poor air circulation are poverty-related factors that contribute to the probability of being infected with the chronic disease (Yong Kim, Farmer, Castro, Vande & Shakow, 2016). In this regard, poverty and TB are identified as forming a vicious
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