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NUR 508 Week 1 Discussion Question 1

What were the major causes of U.S. mortality in the last 100 years, and what public health measures most contributed to improvements in the health of nation? Include at least two source citations from the readings and/or additional sources to support your answer.

NUR 508 Week 1 Discussion Question 2

What are the major causes of disease and death in the 21st century (e.g. , chronic illnesses, communicable diseases, etc.) that continue to effect U.S. citizens in spite of the achievements in the public health in the past century? What have been some of the strategies implemented to combat these illnesses on the local and national levels? Have they been successful? Include reference citations where appropriate.

NUR508 Week 2 Discussion Question 1

Select one of the United Nation’s (U.N.) Millennial Development Goals (MDGs). Visit the website and report on the UN’s progress in achieving this goal? How will meeting this goal positively impact the health of the world? What suggestions would you make to help UN achieve this goal?

NUR508 Week 2 Discussion Question 2

Select a global health issue from the World Health Organization (WHO) list of health topics available at http://www.who.int/topics/en/ How has globalization influenced this issue from a positive and negative perspective?

NUR_508 Week 3 Discussion Question 1

Debate the various social factors associated with the situation of the “underinsured.” Respond to two other classmates’ answers with solid reasoning and support your opinions with appropriate reference citations.

NUR_508 Week 3 Discussion Question 2

Review the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) report “Priority Populations”: http://www.ahrq.gov/health-care-information/priority-populations/index.html

Select one of the “Priority Populations” and explain the disparities this population faces. What strategies have been implemented to combat these disparities on the local and national levels? Have they been successful? Include reference citations where appropriate.

NUR 508 Week 4 Discussion Question 1

Debate the efficacies of public versus private-based quality initiatives. What roles do each play in the quality of U.S. health care? How would the elimination of one aspect affect the other? Respond to two other classmates and counter their answer, citing references as appropriate.

NUR 508 Week 4 Discussion Question 2

After reading the Kaiser Family Foundation summary on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, state why or why not you believe the act should remain in law, or which pieces should be reversed. Then describe two pieces of the act that you were unaware was part of the act and how that may affect you as a citizen.