Unit II Assessment (2 Questions 200 words each)- Describe the water crisis in Flint
Briefly describe the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, and discuss accountability concerns for that public health event. How is accountability related to health justice in this situation?
Your response must be at least 200 words in length.
Discuss how socially unacceptable behaviors (e.g., tobacco use, drug abuse, excessive alcohol consumption) are debated regarding accountability in health outcomes. Should the individual be held solely responsible for their behavior?
Your response must be at least 200 words in length.
Unit IV Assessment (3 Questions 75 words each)
Examine at least three social environmental factors that impact public health programs and outcomes.
Your response must be at least 75 words in length.
What are the areas of interest for social epidemiologists? Discuss how one of these areas impacts health outcomes.
Your response must be at least 75 words in length.
Examine how social determinants of health impact chronic conditions.
Your response must be at least 75 words in length.
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Unit VI Assessment (4 Questions 75 words each)
How can individuals influence the development of public health policy? Provide at least three examples.
Your response must be at least 75 words in length.
Explain the role philanthropic organizations can play in the public health policy process. Name at least one organization in particular, and describe how they influenced the development of at least one public health policy.
Your response must be at least 75 words in length.
Discuss the role that social media might play in the development of public health policy. Do you believe information from social media sources should be used in a lawmaker’s decision process? Why, or why not?
Your response must be at least 75 words in length.
What are lobbyists? How might they impact public health policy? Give an example of one you believe has had a positive impact on public health policy.
Your response must be at least 75 words in length.
