Choose Either One Infectious Disease (Such as Tuberculosis, Human Immunodeficiency

Essay

Choose either one infectious disease (such as tuberculosis, human immunodeficiency virus, sexually transmitted infections), or one chronic disease (other than diabetes) that is especially problematic among Indigenous people today, and answer the following questions:
a. Which age group and gender are most affected?
b. List and explain three contributing factors for the increased rates of the disease in this population.
c. List and explain how two determinants of health can be modified to improve the health of people with this disease, either in terms of prevention or in terms of treatment.