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HLT 555 Week 4 Benchmark Assignment, Global Warming and Vector-Borne Disease (Lyme)

HLT555 Week 4 Benchmark Assignment, Global Warming and Vector-Borne Disease (Dengue)

HLT 555 Week 4 Benchmark Assignment, Global Warming and Vector-Borne Disease (Malaria)

In this two-part assignment.

Part 1: Illustration

Illustrate a particular environmental agent and its effect on the environment. You may use a flow chart, diagram, pictorial, or other instructor-approved format. The illustration should show:

1. The vector-borne disease.
2. The-pathway or chain of the disease.
3. The factors that contribute to the spread of the disease.
4. The-effect of the disease.

Part 2: Narrative

In a short narrative (750 words maximum), do the following:

1. Identify the vector-borne disease.
2. Explain in detail the factors contributing to global warming.
3. Describe the effect of global warming on the incidence and prevalence of the disease.
4. Utilize a minimum of three references to support your claims.

HLT 555 Week 4 Discussion Question 1 and 2

Discussion 1: How do vectors play a role in the transmission of disease? What are some procedures for control and prevention? Provide a specific example.

Discussion 2: Unlike other toxins or contaminants with which the public can come into contact, pesticides are intentionally applied to food, living spaces, and people. What are some of the risk-benefit issues in the application of pesticides? Is the risk justified? Explain your position.