In health care, we refer to prevention as avoiding or lessening the effects of disease. In other words, prevention is an effort to prevent or control disease. Disease prevention is an essential element of managed care. However, according to experts, "less than 2% of the nation's expenditure on health care is spent on population-based prevention."What is the value of disease prevention: why bother? Conduct some additional research on disease prevention. Please be specific in your post by using concrete examples or measures to support your thoughts. Specifically address your views of "why bother" with disease prevention and respond to a fellow classmate with an opposing view, than your own.

Read the "Oswego Outbreak Investigation,".In a 750-1,000 word paper, evaluate the situation and present your findings. Include the following:Refer to the "Oswego Outbreak Investigation." Read the scenario and review the epidemic curve that describes the time of onset of illness. What does this curve tell you regarding the average incubation period, source, and transmission? Using the incubation range and clinical symptoms, identify potential infectious agents that could be responsible for the outbreak (refer to the study material, "Compendium of Acute Foodborne and Waterborne Diseases"). Provide an explanation for your findings.Why is this considered an outbreak? Discuss the criteria for why it is considered an outbreak.Describe the steps required to investigate an outbreak and apply each step to the Oswego event. Include the relevant information needed for each step to be successful.Discuss the possible routes of transmission for the expected agent.Based on this information, what control measures would you recommend? State a control measure for each prevention level: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.You are required to cite to a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and public health content.Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide.This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.