Trial Paper CSSA – Plans

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Introduction to this note:

21. Why is the potential for prevention and early intervention a reason to prioritise a health issue? Provide an example in your answer. 3 marks

Prevention and early intervention ? treatment more successful
Easier to prevent disease ? more likely health promo will have an impact on the burden of the disease + reduce incidence.
No prevention ? early intervention is preferable
Higher rates of survival for those diagnosed and treated early for the condition.
Examples of diseases that have high potentials for being prevented include;
type II diabetes
hypertension
cardiovascular disease
obesity.
Lifestyle diseases mostly caused by inactivity and poor dietary choices
Preventative action ? reduce smoking ? reduce diseases that are linked
E.g. COPD, cerebrovascular disease, and lung cancer.
Other diseases have higher rates of successful treatment when identified and treated early.
Means there is potential for early intervention.
Examples of diseases with potential for early intervention are:
all cancers
cardiovascular disease,
musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis.
HPIA ? more potential for prevention and early intervention ? more likely the health issue will be made a priority
government funding will have more “value” and provide more outcomes.
Particularly if condition has both potential for prevention and potential for early intervention
Other
Giving more bang for the buck
Financial side
On a personal level