THREE: Long-Term Disease Discussion

There are many prevalent long-term diseases present not just in the United States, but throughout the world.  Some of the most prevalent are coronary heart disease, hypertension, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. These diseases can have profound effects on the body, both long-term and short-term.

Select one of the diseases to study 

• coronary heart disease 
• hypertension 
• stroke 
• type 2 diabetes 

• In two or three paragraphs, investigate and discuss the following:
  • Over time, what damage or complications can this disease have on the body?
  • What additional diseases can develop from this disease?
  • Based on your health psychology studies so far, do you think this disease and its resulting complications can be avoided/reduced in severity? Explain.