[Expert Solution]: Prevalent Infectious and Chronic Diseases…

Prevalent Infectious and Chronic Diseases in Harris County Texas. 1)Describe the Harris County, Texas. 2)Identify the prevalent infectious and chronic diseases in the region 3)Compare and contrast the prevalence of those diseases in a separate geographic region of your choosing, noting similarities and differences. 4)Discuss the variables that contribute to the noted similarities and differences. Provide an in-text citation from one scholarly source to support your writing. Application of the Epidemiological Model 5)Select and describe one of the prevalent diseases noted in the previous section. 6)Discuss physical and social determinants of health that influence the disease process. 7)Identify and explain one epidemiological model that will be applied to the selected disease (i.e., Epidemiological Triangle, Web of Causation, or another legitimate epidemiological model). 8)Apply the epidemiological model to the selected disease in a well-developed, comprehensive manner, addressing the entire model. Provide an in-text citation from one scholarly source to support your writing. Levels of Prevention 9)Explain the levels of prevention used within population health practice. 10)Discuss one primary prevention to address the disease. 11)Discuss one secondary prevention to address the disease. 12)Discuss one tertiary prevention to address the disease. Provide an in-text citation from one scholarly source to support your writing. Reflection 13)Describe how the advanced practice nurse can monitor the application and efficacy of the prevention strategy. 14)Discuss how you will apply the identified prevention strategies in your practice. 15)Reflect on what you have learned from this assignment.