The purpose of this assignment is to help you effectively communicate in writing

The purpose of this assignment is to help you effectively communicate in writing about one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in the US. You will select a modern public health problem to learn more about (examples: teen smoking, type 2 diabetes, food insecurity, breast cancer, suicide, concussions, asthma, etc.)
CEPH Content CompetenciesList major causes and trends of morbidity and mortality in the US or other community relevant to the school or program
Discuss the science of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention in population health, including health promotion, screening, etc.
Explain the critical importance of evidence in advancing public health knowledge
Explain effects of environmental factors on a population’s health
Explain biological and genetic factors that affect a population’s health
Explain behavioral and psychological factors that affect a population’s health
Explain the social, political, and economic determinants of health and how they contribute to population health and health inequities
Instructions
This assignment should be thoroughly referenced, with a minimum of 5 quality references. As a research paper, it should NOT be written in first person, but rather objectively. (Do NOT include “I” statements; do not include personal anecdotes or opinions. Fact (cite), fact (cite), fact (cite)).
Describe the problem/disease/condition, including why it is important to public health.
Present epidemiological facts, such as incidence, mortality, prevalence, counts, rates. Do NOT choose a topic for which you cannot find the NUMBERS.
Identify and discuss any disparities, such as by sex, age, education, SES, region of the world, etc.
Describe any known risk factors/determinants of this health problem/disease/condition. Describe whether these are environmental, biological, genetic, behavioral, psychological, social, political, or economic factors.
Describe what can be/has been done to improve the problem/disease/condition, including public health prevention strategies at all three levels if possible (describe whether primary, secondary, or tertiary), as well as existing public health programs, if relevant.
Grading Criteria
See Attached Rubric
Guidelines for ALL Writing Assignments:As per UNLV second-year seminar requirements, this course has a heavy written component. There are fouressays, two reflection papers, and a final research paper and presentation. You are expected to complete every assignment. Assignments must be uploaded to WebCampus.
All assignments should be in an organized, cohesive essay format with an introductory and concluding paragraph. You must address all parts of the assignment prompt.
All written assignments should be typed, DOUBLE-SPACED, with 1-inch margins, size 12 font, and either Times New Roman or Arial font type.
HEADER: Use the “insert header” tab in Word to include 3 lines, SINGLE-SPACED: Your name, the date, and the assignment title.
REFERENCES and IN-TEXT CITATION are required for EVERY major writing assignment. The Reference list should be included at the end, and does not count towards page count. Use academic sources, including peer-reviewed sources, .gov or .edu websites. (Generally, .org, .com, and news outlets may not be appropriate, depending upon the assignment.)
Use APA style (guidelines provided in WebCampus) for references and in-text citations. You do NOT need title pages or abstracts.
Spelling, mechanics, word selection (correct use of words), and grammar count for major writing assignments.
UULO Assessment
In addition to the grade, this assignment will be assessed for your mastery of two Communication UULOs.
UULO 3 Communication: Graduates are able to write and speak effectively to both general and specialized audiences, create effective visuals that support written or spoken communication, and use electronic media common to one’s field or profession. Specific outcomes for all students include:
3.1 Demonstrate general academic literacy, including how to respond to the needs of audiences and to different kinds of rhetorical situations, analyze and evaluate reasons and evidence, and construct research-based arguments using Standard Written English.
3.2 Effectively use the common genres and conventions for writing within a particular discipline or profession.