Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Prevention

Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Prevention
Objectives
Determine the health needs of vulnerable populations in the United States
Determine the health needs of the elderly in the United States
Assignment Overview
In this written assignment, you will explore the health needs of men or the elderly.
Deliverables
A two-page (500-word) paper using APA format and current (2017-2022) peer-reviewed references.
Step 1
From the following list, choose one health need of vulnerable populations 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 problem among the specified population. Use at least three scholarly sources (that is, peer-reviewed journal articles or websites written by a group that has the expertise and strong credentials in the field of interest). Investigate the prevalence and impact of this issue among the specified population. At least three scholarly sources should be used (that is, peer-reviewed journal articles or websites written by a group that has the expertise and strong credentials in the field of interest).
Step 3
Propose prevention strategies.
Propose two relevant population-based strategies at each level of prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary).
Step 4
Write a two-page paper that summarizes:
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)
Summarize your findings and intervention proposals