PUBLIC HEALTH: Determinants of Health and Health Prevention Assignment

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Purpose The purpose of this assignment is for the student to provide an understanding related to the various determinants of health that affect a population's health, as well as the primary, secondar... y and tertiary prevention strategies in population health. RUBRIC This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction Introduces the purpose of the paper – to provide an understanding related to the various determinants of health that affect a population’s health, as well as the primary, secondary and tertiary prevention strategies in population health. This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHealth Determinants Describes the determinants of health: environmental, biological/genetic, and behavioral/psychosocial. Selects a determinant that has the greatest impact on the health of local community. Elaborates in selection. This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHealth Prevention Briefly identifies the primary, secondary and tertiary prevention strategies in place in the local community that are addressing the health determinant. Describes which level of prevention is most predominant in addressing the health determinant. Discusses whether there are any health promotion and screening activities in addressing the health determinant in the local community. If no health promotion and screening activities are in place, recommends a health promotion activity (ies). This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary Provides a summation of thoughts related to the various determinants of health that affect a population’s health, as well as the primary, secondary and tertiary prevention strategies in population health. This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity of Writing Use of standard English grammar and sentence structure. No spelling errors or typographical errors. Organized around the required components using appropriate headers. This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA Format All information taken from another source, even if summarized, must be appropriately cited in the manuscript and listed in the references using APA format: 1. Document setup 2. Title and reference pages 3. Citations in the text and references. DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND HEALTH PREVENTION 2 Introduction As Virgil once said, “The greatest wealth is health.” Better health is essential for human happiness and comfort. Improved health is also a vital stimulant to economic growth, as healthy individuals have a higher productivity and may live longer. The purpose of this paper is to describe the determinants of health that have a significant impact in my local community. This paper will also include different health prevention strategies that are adopted in my local community. The paper will conclude with recommendations on the health promotion activities that may be used to address the issue of health. [Show More]

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