What is the cause of the rampant cases of congestive heart failure, and what can be done to prevent the problem? According to Inamdar and Inamdar (2016), despite the strides made in the field of medicine, the management of heart failure remains a challenge. This issue is evidenced by the high readmission rates, as well as the high morbidity and mortality rates associated with the condition, implying intervention is critical.
Congestive heart failure is common among the older generation, affecting about 3% of the United States population. The male population is relatively overrepresented by 10% compared to 8% of females. Notably, this prevalence continues to increase (Inamdar and Inamdar, 2016). The case of the United Kingdom is not any different. About half a million people have been diagnosed with congestive heart failure, accounting for a prevalence rate of 0.8%, a number that could be higher because most incidences are not reported (Wright & Thomas, 2018).
According to Korzh (2018), congestive heart failure is one of the leading causes of death among developed and developing countries. This trend creates an allowance to ask several questions. How can this disease be prevented? There has been a general contention that many of the chronic health complications can be addressed by engaging in healthy lifestyle choices such as nutrition and exercising. Are these self-care strategies, such as diet and exercise, adequate in preventing the problem? What lifestyle is more particularly effective in managing heart failure? How significant are they? Meanwhile, it has been suggested that genetics may be one of the factors responsible for the disease onset. To what extent does this information apply to the case of the United States? How should the nation approach the issue? Altogether, these questions warrant the need for research.