Chronic Disease & Culture

Question 1

AKA non-communicable diseases, these result from prolongation of acute illness, which may include periods of remission and exacerbation of signs and symptoms.

Answer 1

Chronic diseases

Question 2

Name the 4 Health Risk Behaviors that cause much of the illness, suffering and early death r/t chronic diseases:

Answer 2

1. Lack of exercise/physical activity
2. Poor nutrition
3. Tobacco use
4. Drinking too much alcohol

Question 3

Higher BURDEN of chronic diseases are associated with these (3) factors:

Answer 3

1. Education/income
2. Race/ethnicity
3. Geography

Question 4

How do you calculate Disability-Adjusted Life Year (DALY)?

Answer 4

DALY= YLL + YLD (sum of Years of Life Lost d/t premature mortality + Years Lost d/t Disability)

Question 5

This measure is frequently used in economic cost utility analysis, incorporates the quality or desirability of a health state with the duration of survival

Answer 5

Quality Adjusted Life Year (QALY)

Question 6

This model uses a systematic approach to restructure medical care to create partnerships between health systems and communities to address concerns about the increase in chronic diseases.

Answer 6

Chronic Care Model (CCM)

Question 7

The shared beliefs and attitudes of a group, shapes ideas of what constitutes illness and acceptable treatment.

Answer 7

Culture

Question 8

This non-profit organization’s purpose is to establish, coordinate and oversee a multi-disciplinary team of volunteers from health care industry stakeholders to work collaboratively to develop educational and “best practice” materials.

Answer 8

Health Industry Collaboration Effort (ICE)