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assignment 1 

Research and discuss 1 public health issue in the United States today. Write a paper that addresses the following:

• Explain why it is a public health issue and what is currently being done to address it at the local, state, and federal levels. 
• Discuss any applicable health policies and regulations that may be in place to address the issue. 

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assignment 2

rimary Discussion Response is due by Friday (11:59:59pm Central), Peer Responses are due by Tuesday (11:59:59pm Central).

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 500–700 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Discuss a population group that is facing greater challenges and barriers to accessing care in the United States. Include the following in your discussion:

• Why does that segment of the U.S. population face greater challenges and barriers to accessing care? 
• What programs (local, state, or federal), if any, exist today to attempt to provide access to the vulnerable population you are discussing? 

Note: Use APA style and at least 2 scholarly references.

Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:

• What did you learn from your classmate’s posting? 
• What additional questions do you have after reading the posting? 
• What clarification do you need regarding the posting? 
• What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates’ postings? 

Additional Resource

Use the LIBRARY to read the following article:

• Frohlich, K. L., & Potvin, L. (2008, February). The inequality paradox: The population approach and vulnerable populations. American Journal of Public Health, 98(2), 216–221. 

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assignment 3

Primary Discussion Response is due by Friday (11:59:59pm Central), Peer Responses are due by Tuesday (11:59:59pm Central).

Summative Discussion Board

Review and reflect on the knowledge you have gained from this course. Based on your review and reflection, write at least 3 paragraphs on the following:

• What were the most compelling topics learned in this course? 
• How did participating in discussions help your understanding of the subject matter? Is anything still unclear that could be clarified? 
• What approaches could have yielded additional valuable information? 
• The main post should include at least 1 reference to research sources, and all sources should be cited using APA format. 

Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about his or her Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:

• What did you learn from your classmate’s posting? 
• What additional questions do you have after reading the posting? 
• What clarification do you need regarding the posting? 
• What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates’ postings? 

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.

assignment 4

Examine and research 1 chronic disease (e.g., heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, obesity) and write a paper that discusses the following: 

• A comparison of 2 health care policies that are in place (either at the state or federal level) that address the disease 
• The impact the disease has had on the U.S. population and health care system as a whole 
• Strategies that are in place to educate and promote prevention of the disease through public health at the federal and state levels 
• Any challenges and progress to date that has been made in preventing and reducing health risks associated with the disease 
• 2–3 strategies that may increase awareness, education, and prevention of that disease 

Note: Use APA style and at least 4 scholarly references.

Please submit your assignment.

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.