HSC2721 Module 8 Discussion 1

Hsc2721 Module 8 Discussion 1 Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Course Professor Date Hsc2721 Module 8 Discussion 1 The primary health problem in the community was the issue of tobacco use, which causes significant problems and is the most preventable cause of illnesses and death in the U.S. Within the community of Nebraska, tobacco is reported as the single most common cause of death with about 2200 people and the city incurred approximately $537 million in healthcare costs annually (The Community Guide, n.d.). It is also anticipated that above 36,000 youths in Nebraska below 18 years will ultimately die prematurely from smoking. The collected evidence was utilized significantly to establish the problem by referencing the alarming statistics on health problems and deaths associated with tobacco use as well as the costs of healthcare in Nebraska. The reference to the “Community Preventive Services Task Force's” recommendation was employed to detect effective, evidence-based approaches for decreasing tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke (The Community Guide, n.d.). Such proposed strategies were crucial in getting support from the co...