Explain why members of these groups cannot advocate for     themselves or why advocating for these groups would be   beneficial.

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What is the difference between a group “at risk” for poor   health and a group considered a “vulnerable” population?   Provide an example of an “at risk” or “vulnerable   population” group in the United States and one in another country   (or immigrants within the United States).

  1. Explain why members of these groups cannot advocate for     themselves or why advocating for these groups would be   beneficial.
  2. What would you advocate for?
  3. Identify     ethical issues that need to be addressed when working with these   individuals.
  4. Provide information about the selected “at     risk” group. How many individuals fall into this group and what     are some issues they face.

What are social determinants of health? How do social determinants of health contribute to the development of illness?

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What are social determinants of health? How do social determinants of health contribute to the development of illness? What is a communicable disease chain? Are there steps that a nurse can take to break a link within the communicable disease chain? Give a specific example.

Readings within your text covering international/global health and the following websites will assist you in answering these questions:

  1. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Global Health website:http://www.cdc.gov/cogh/index.htm
  2. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Global Health website: http://www.globalhealth.gov/index.html
  3. Families USA – Why Global Health Matters—Here and Abroad website: http://www.familiesusa.org/
  4. World Health Organization (WHO) website: http://www.who.int

Briefly describe the global health issue and its impact on the larger health care system (i.e., continents, regions, countries, states, and health departments).

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Select a global health issue impacting the international health community. Briefly describe the global health issue and its impact on the larger health care system (i.e., continents, regions, countries, states, and health departments). How can health care delivery systems work collaboratively to address global health concerns?Who are some of the stakeholders that may work on these issues?

Readings within your text covering international/global health and the following websites will assist you in answering these questions:

  1. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Global Health website: http://www.cdc.gov/cogh/index.htm
  2. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Global Health website: http://www.globalhealth.gov/index.html
  3. Families USA – Why Global Health Matters—Here and Abroad website: http://www.familiesusa.org/
  4. World Health Organization (WHO) website: http://www.who.int

Discuss the role of the agents in medicine. With poisons, discuss the severity of the poison and the effectiveness of the antidote. With drugs of abuse discuss the severity of the abuse potential and methods for addressing abuse.

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This project will examine your understanding of the key concepts that are discussed in Chapters 9-12. In the form of a PowerPoint Presentation or Research Paper using correct APA format, using your textbook, as well as resources from the CSU Online Library, address the following questions related to two agents from the classes listed above.

1. Provide a background/introduction of the agents.

2. Discuss the role of the agents in medicine. With poisons, discuss the severity of the poison and the effectiveness

of the antidote. With drugs of abuse discuss the severity of the abuse potential and methods for addressing

abuse.

3. What is (are) the intended use, intended response, or impact on the applicable body systems?

4. Briefly discuss how the use of poisons and addictive drugs differ from the use of antibacterial and antiviral agents.

5. Provide a conclusion that provides a take home message about each class.

Your paper should be four-five pages in length (not including the title and

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