Select a disease, disorder, or condition of your choice.
Audience Identification: Keep in mind that your audience is the general public. Ensure that your explanations are clear, concise, and understandable to individuals without a medical background.
Format: Create a visually appealing brochure or infographic that effectively communicates the required information. Utilize images, diagrams, and colors to enhance understanding and engagement. Save the document as a PDF prior to submitting.
Content Requirements:
Disease Introduction: Introduce the chosen disease that includes relevant facts. Facts that may or may not be available include prevalence, inheritance patterns, age of onset, prognosis, and any other pertinent information you discover in your research.
Normal Physiology: Provide a simple explanation of the normal physiology related to the chosen disease. Describe how the body functions without the presence of the disease.
Disease Disruption: Explain how the chosen disease disrupts normal physiology. Highlight the key changes or malfunctions in the body that occur due to the disease.
Symptoms: Include typical symptoms experienced by individuals with the chosen disease. Ensure to cover both physical and non-physical symptoms, if applicable.
Treatment and/or Current Research Initiatives: Include information about the available treatments for the disease, if any, and discuss any ongoing research initiatives aimed at better understanding or managing the condition.
Support Information: If applicable, include support information such as statistics, organizations, or resources for individuals affected by the disease.
