Disease Overview

This week we learned that causes of human diseases can be divided into six (6) categories:

1. Heredity
2. Trauma
3. Inflammation/infection
4. Hyperplasia’s/neoplasms
5. Nutritional imbalance
6. Immunity

Choose one of these causes that have affected someone close to you. 

Write a 2 page paper.

Address the following in your paper:

• The disease etiology, prognosis, treatment options, and any possible preventative measures that could have been taken.

Include a title page and 2-3 references.  Only one reference can be from the Internet (not Wikipedia).  The other references must be from the Grantham University online library.  Please adhere to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), (6th edition, 2nd printing) when writing and submitting assignments and papers.

Grading Criteria Assignments

Maximum Points

Meets or exceeds established assignment criteria

40

Demonstrates an understanding of lesson concepts

20

Clearly presents well-reasoned ideas and concepts

30

Uses proper mechanics, punctuation, sentence structure, and spelling

10

Total

100