Disease Control and Prevention.
Disease Control and Prevention.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2012). Lesson 1: Introduction to epidemiology.
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Population Health Determinants for Heart Disease
Heart disease is a prevalent population health issue for many parts of our nation and is affected by all five of the population health determinants. One of these determinants is access to healthcare which included prevention strategies, treatments, and management of disease (Kindig, Asada, & Booske, 2008). Medical management of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and Diabetes would decrease the risk of heart disease (HealthyPeople.gov, 2014c). The individual behavior determinant is behaviors within a person’s control such as diet, exercise, and smoking habits (Kindig et al., 2008). All three of these habits can affect heart health (HealthyPeople.gov, 2014c). The social environment determinant includes socioeconomic factors (Kindig et al., 2008). Access to education is imperative for heart health, not only for knowledge of healthy habits but also the need to make a livable wage as described by Laureate Education (2012). A livable wage is necessary for affordable health care and affordable healthy foods (HealthyPeople.gov, 2014c). The physical environment determinant affects the heart health of those exposed to long-term poor air quality (HealthyPeople.gov, 2014b). Lastly, the genetics determinant effects heart health. Genetics are inherited characteristics such as race and family history (Kindig et al., 2008). HealthyPeople.gov (2014c) identified African Americans at highest risk for heart disease. Also, those with a family history of heart disease are at high risk themselves (HealthyPeople.gov, 2014c). When assessing the data, each of the five determinants affects heart disease
