Incidence of infectious diseases in local communities: a case study

Public Health

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................4
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Roles of World Health Organisation (WHO), Department of Health or Public Health
England and Local Authorities (e.g. Clinical Commissioning Groups) in identifying levels of
health and disease in communities...............................................................................................4
1.2 Using statistical data, the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS and diabetes (Type 2)......................5
1.3 Evaluating the effectiveness of different approaches and strategies to control the incidence
of any infectious and non-infectious disease...............................................................................7
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................7
2.1Using relevant research to determine current priorities and approaches to the provision of
services for people with diabetes (Type 2) and HIV..................................................................7
2.2Relationship between the prevalence of breast cancer or HIV/AIDS in relation to the
requirements of health services to support individuals with the above diseases.........................8
2.3Analyzing the impact of current lifestyle choices (e.g. diet, exercise and substance use) on
future needs for health and social care services...........................................................................9
TASK 3..........................................................................................................................................10
3.1 Assessing the health and well-being priorities for people living in a London borough .....10
3.2Evaluating the effectiveness of strategies, systems and policies in a health and social care
setting.........................................................................................................................................11
3.3 Discussing changes that could be made to improve the health and well-being of individuals
in a health or social care setting.................................................................................................11
3.4Evaluating an activity that has been implemented to encourage behavior change for
maximizing health for individuals in a health or social care setting........................................12
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................12
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................14
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Illustration Index
Illustration 1: People diagnosis of HIV in UK................................................................................5
Illustration 2: Diabetic patient in UK...............................................................................................6
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INTRODUCTION
Public health is the important aspect through which government of nation can effectively
cater need of different service users who are suffering from disease like Cancer and HIV/AIDS.
For this purpose, roles and responsibilities are set for care homes in order to meet expectations of
different stakeholders in an effectual manner. Present report is based on infectious and non-
infectious disease such as 1.2. HIV/AIDS and breast cancer. In this regard, world trade
organization, department of health and UNICEF has been explained. Furthermore, effectiveness
of different approaches and strategies to control to the provision of services for people are also
evaluated. In addition to this, impact of current lifestyles choices on future needs of health and
social services are analyzed.
TASK 1
1.1 Roles of World Health Organisation (WHO), Department of Health or Public Health England
and Local Authorities (e.g. Clinical Commissioning Groups) in identifying levels of health and
disease in communities
The agencies such as WHO and department of health are playing important role in role in
terms of analyzing the level of diseases and health in the community. Here, WHO plays very
crucial role by establishing various kinds of rules that is being followed by all nation. It
investigate regarding diseases like breast cancer and other related aspect which is affecting
general communication and then take necessary action accordingly. It shapes the research agenda
and put efforts to disseminate valuable information in order to ensure smooth functioning of care
homes (Alakeson, 2013). It is also responsible for monitoring health situation and effective
assessment of health trends.
On the other hand, Public Health England another agency which generally proving
national prevention with regard to diseases. Along with that, Public Health England also
provides guidance for NHS and local authorities along with advice for management. Further,
health emergencies are also tackled in the form of proper response (Annor and Allen, 2008).
Therefore, it aids to protect front line health by proper alignment with partners and local
government. Similarly, Clinical Commissioning groups consists of emergency care, elective
hospital care as well as community health services. Moreover, local authorities identify and
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