HMG7120 Global Challenge: Non-Communicable Disease
Assessment 2
Topic:
Essay
Value:
40% of total grade for the unit
Word Limit:
2500 words
Due Date:
see drop box
In this assessment you will research and write an essay on the following statement:
‘Evolution of global non-communicable disease epidemic’
.
You may wish to consider the following … low-income Countries … the changing burden of NCDs …
infectious disease vs NCDs … global challenge and local action … current and future threats.
One approach is to;
Break the statement down to ensure you address all parts of the statement
Focus more on the challenges and difficulties more than the solutions. Assessment 3 will
focus on solutions to address NCDs.
Back up your arguments with referenced health and economic data.
Use examples from low-income countries to support your arguments.
Please refer to the Victoria University Academic Support and Development website and the section
on essay writing to guide you.
https://www.vu.edu.au/campuses-services/student-support/academic-support-
development/academic-writing/writing-types/essay-writing
Definitions
A non-communicable disease (NCD)
is a medical condition or disease that is by definition non-
infectious and non-transmissible among people.
Also known as chronic diseases, they are of long
duration and generally slow progression. The 4 main types of non-communicable diseases are
cardiovascular diseases (like heart attacks and stroke), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases
(such as chronic obstructed pulmonary disease and asthma) and diabetes.
Infectious diseases
are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses,
parasites or fungi; the diseases can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another.
Some are transmitted by bites from insects or animals. And others are acquired by ingesting
contaminated food or water or being exposed to organisms in the environment.
In general,
economic development
is usually the focus of federal, state, and local governments to
improve our standard of living through the creation of jobs, the support of innovation and new ideas,
the creation of higher wealth, and the creation of an overall better quality of life. Economic
development is often defined by others based on what it is trying to accomplish. Many times these
objectives include building or improving infrastructure such as roads, bridges, etc.; improving our
education system through new schools; enhancing our public safety through fire and police service;
or incentivizing new businesses to open a location in a community.
Important components of the psychiatric interview
Assignment Write a brief explanation (1 page) of three important components of the psychiatric interview and why you consider these elements important. Explain the psychometric properties of the rating scale you were assigned (Positive and negative symptom scale). Explain when it is appropriate to use this rating scale with clients during the psychiatric interview and […]
