Examine and research 1 chronic disease (e.g., heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, or obesity), and write a paper that discusses the following:

• A comparison of 2 healthcare policies that are in place (either at the state or federal level) that address the disease
• The impact the disease has had on the U.S. population and healthcare system as a whole
• Strategies that are in place to educate and promote prevention of the disease through public health at the federal and state levels
• Any challenges and progress to date that has been made in preventing and reducing health risks associated with the disease
• 2–3 strategies that may increase awareness, education, and prevention of that disease

Write a paper of 5–7 pages, not including title page and reference page.

Note: Use APA style, and cite at least 4 scholarly references published within the last 5 years.

Please submit your assignment.

For assistance with your assignment, please use your textbook, all course resources, and any external research and resources you have gathered.

Expectation	Points Possible	Points Earned	Comments
Compares 2 healthcare policies that are in place (either at the state or federal level) that address the chosen disease.	25
Analyzes the impact the disease has had on the U.S. population and the healthcare system as a whole.	25
Describes strategies that are in place to educate and promote prevention of the disease through public health at the federal and state levels.	25
Identifies challenges and progress that has been made to date in preventing and reducing health risks associated with the disease.	20
Recommends 2–3 strategies that may increase awareness, education, and prevention of that disease.	20
Professional Language: Assignment contains accurate grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation with few or no errors. (APA formatting is required or style specified in assignment).	10
Total Points	125
Total Points Earned