What public health issue have you selected and why? Provide a brief explanation of the issue. How long has the health issue been prevalent in the community? What are the factors that have caused the issue to become a public issue? Support your answer with data from your research.

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What public health issue have you selected and why? Provide a brief explanation of the issue.

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Using the CDC website select an article that addresses a health issue of your interest (for example, H1N1, obesity, diabetes, asthma, teenage pregnancy, etc.).

Write a 3- to 4-page report in a Microsoft Word document, addressing the following questions:

 

 

  • What public health issue have you selected and why? Provide a brief explanation of the issue.
  • How long has the health issue been prevalent in the community?
  • What are the factors that have caused the issue to become a public issue? Support your answer with data from your research.
  • Are there any social implications of the issue? Why or why not?
  • What prevention and intervention measures have been implemented to address this issue in your community?
  • Are there any issues that are not being adequately addressed? Support your answer with data from your research.

Support your responses with examples.

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