The document outlines the requirements for creating an informative pamphlet about a chronic or preventable disease targeted at a lay audience. It specifies essential elements to include such as a disease description, symptoms, effects on body functions, risk factors, preventive measures, diagnostic tools, outcomes, and quality of life maintenance. The pamphlet should also contain references in APA format, focusing on credible sources published within the last seven years.

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The pamphlet should contain the following:
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Content and language that targets a lay audience. All terms
should be explained and diagrams and graphics should be
provided to clarify concepts and ideas.
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A brief description of the disease, including its symptoms and
signs
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Explanation of the effects of the disease on healthy body
function including cellular, tissue, organ and organ system
levels
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Risk factors contributing to the onset of the disease
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Description of preventive steps to avoid the disease (if
avoidable)
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Available diagnostic and therapeutic tools
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Outcomes of the disease (such as prognosis or recovery
potential)
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Information about how a person suffering from the disease can
maintain a desirable quality of life, minimize or slow the

2. progress of the disease
Create an informative pamphlet about the chosen chronic or
preventable disease for a non-scientific community. Ideally, the
pamphlet should be in the form of a
six-page pamphlet.
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Format of the pamphlet
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Single-spaced
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Tri-fold
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All content written in your own words
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Reference citations included in APA format (not part of the tri-
fold; should be provided on a separate page)
At a minimum,
your pamphlet should contain the following required elements:
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Introductory paragraph describing your subject and its
importance
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Body of the pamphlet
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Addresses signs, symptoms
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Explains effects of the disease on healthy body functions, and
relates this to signs and symptoms
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Analyzes risk factors and preventive steps
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Describes maintenance of quality of life
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Discusses diagnostic and therapeutic tools
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Explains expected outcomes and prognosis
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Describes current areas of research into prevention, treatment or
cure
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Describes possible future areas of research into prevention,
treatment or cure
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References
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Conclusion - summary of your findings
List all references at the end of your pamphlet. You must use at
least five references from credible, scientifically rigorous

4. sources and cite them using American Psychological
Association (APA) style. Two or more references should be
from the UMUC Library. The references cited should be no
older than seven years (published 2004 - 2011). References
should be listed on a separate page that does not count toward
the required length of the paper.