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Selection of Topic: You should select any current public health event or ongoing health problem that is in the news from a professional and reputable publication. Examples are: Daily publications, websites.-(e.g.): Los Angeles Times, New York Times, etc Weekly publications-(e.g.): Time, Newsweek, etc Health-related websites: CDC, FDA, WHO, NIH Public Health journals and publications (ie Journal of the American Medical Association, American Journal of Public Health can be used to supplement your primary article with additional information but cannot be used as the primary source for your current event paper. Fact sheets and/or results of a research study are not acceptable as a your primary source/reference. If you are unsure of a sources credibility, check with me first. The chosen topic must be current. occurring within the last 6-9 months. Point Distribution: Your paper should cover and adhere to the following requirements: (HINT: organize your paper by using the following headings 1-4) 1. Introduction: Provide the title of your article, summary of the article, and an objective overview of the public health issue. Define it. What issue is the article highlighting? Discuss why this is a public health issue. PROVIDE THE LINK FOR YOUR ARTICLE WITHIN THE INTRODUCTION FOR ME TO ACCESS AND READ. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN A POINT DEDUCTION 2 Cause and severity of the issue: Discuss the causes and severity of the health issue. Who is affected, what are some examples of risk factors (ie. age, family history, cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, stress, obesity, blood pressure, blood glucose, exposure to chemicals...just to name a few). What are the current statistics to explain the severity of your public health issue? 3. Intervention: Identify public health agencies involved (or should be involved, examples include CDC, FDA, NIH, California Department of Public Health). What specific interventions are discussed? What steps are being taken to remedy the health problem? Provide examples. Do not simply state you could not find any or there are nonell! If your article does not mention a specific public health agency then you may need to find another source that explains what agencies are typically 2 ARTICLE WITHIN THE INTRODUCTION FOR ME TO ACCESS AND READ. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN A POINT DEDUCTION Cause and severity of the issue: Discuss the causes and severity of the health issue. Who is affected, what are some examples of risk factors (ie, age, family history, cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, stress, obesity, blood pressure, blood glucose, exposure to chemicals.. just to name a few). What are the current statistics to explain the severity of your public health issue? Intervention: Identify public health agencies involved (or should be involved, examples include CDC, FDA, NIH, California Department of Public Health). What specific interventions are discussed? What steps are being taken to remedy the health problem? Provide examples. Do not simply state you could not find any or there are none!!!! If your article does not mention a specific public health agency then you may need to find another source that explains what agencies are typically involved in addressing your public health current event. 2 4. Recommendations: Your detailed suggestions for additional prevention efforts to address this problem. Your recommendations should directly reflect and be specifically supported by course readings and discussions. Make specific references to these readings. Do not simply make general statements. I cannot stress enough to support your point of view with specific evidence from your references including your textbook, for example. 5. Mechanics: Sentence structure, grammar, spelling, appropriate APA or AMA style. At least 3 full pages minimum. You may need to use additional sources in addition to your primary article to meet the requirements as listed in the rubric. ****Keep in mind you are writing this paper as if a person who reads it knows very little to nothing about your current event public health issue. Be clear and concise. Provide examples. Do not assume the reader is familiar with your topic! 6. 7