Throughout the decades, there have been changing patterns of illness, resulting in changing leading causes of death, both in the United States and throughout the world.

• In a one page assignment, please answer the following questions:
  • What disease has been the most persistent throughout the years for the United States and/or the world?
  • Why do you think this disease has been so persistent, or difficult to treat?
  • Please discuss any preventative, technological, or treatment measures that could reduce the prevalence of this disease.

Support your work with scholarly academic resources, textbooks, or other sources provided.  Use of APA format is required.