Write a 700- to 1,050-word article in which you:

Question 1

You have been asked by your local government to help create a newsletter for your community. For the first issue, they have asked you to provide an overview of public health.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word article in which you:

·         Define public health.

·         Explain the historical development of public health.

·         Identify careers within public health.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Include at least 3 APA formatted references.

Question 2

For the next newsletter, you have been asked to provide information about the role of government in public health.

Choose a health issue prevalent in your community.

Research national, state, and local governmental health agency websites for information on your chosen health issue.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word summary of your findings that includes the following:

·         Analyze the structure and function of public health at national, state, and local levels. In your analysis, include:

o    What type of structure you see between levels of government.

o    What functions you see at each level of government.

o    How the levels of government work together.

Use specific examples from your research to validate your points.

Include at least 3 APA formatted references.

Question 3

For the next newsletter, you have been asked to write about the effect of a specific communicable disease on your community. 

Identify a communicable disease to research.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper summarizing your research. Include the following information:

·         Describe the disease and discuss efforts to control it.

·         Identify the environmental factors related to this disease.

·         Explain the influence of lifestyles, socioeconomic status, and disease management.

o    Identify gaps and how you might connect to other resources to meet needs that are not locally available.

o    Include recommendations to expand the community's programs if there are gaps.

·         Describe what the public health department is doing to reduce the threat of the disease.

·         Include data findings, evidence-based intervention, and a plan to ensure quality health.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.