City Health Report: Examine the health situation in a specified location by utilizing publicly available data, conduct academic research, recommend an evidence-based program to address the identified problem, and write a professional report. Identify policies, programs, or system changes that will improve the public health challenges.
You will pick a health topic related to data you find on your city.
Examples of Health Topics:
- Diabetes
- Breast Cancer
- Mental health
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Substance abuse/overdose
- Childhood obesity
- High blood pressure
- Smoking
AFTER you pick your health topic, you will research evidence-based recommendations (not more than 500 words): Describe 3 evidence-based strategies that you would recommend in order to address the priority health issues.
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This could be based on strategies or programs that have been successful in addressing a similar situation in a neighboring city or state.
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If you are unable to find a comparable program within or near RI, look for programs addressing the health challenges implemented anywhere in the US.
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Which agency or agencies should be in charge of the strategies you are proposing? Why?
YOU WILL ALSO write an Annotated Bibliography