List major causes and trends of morbidity and mortality in the US or other communities 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 the 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 inequitiesDescribe the problem/disease/condition, including why it is important to public health.
Present epidemiological facts, such as incidence, mortality, prevalence, counts, and 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.