SPH-B 366
Individual Assignment #1
HEALTH CHALLENGES IN MY HOMETOWN
25 Points
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this assignment is for you to identify two significant community health/public health challenges/issues/problems in your hometown. As you are completing this assignment, consider the many factors which may affect the health of a community (reference chapter 1).
TASK:
1. Name your hometown (city and state) (1 point) Chongqing, china
2. Identify two (2) significant community health/public health challenges in your hometown. (4 points)
3. Provide rationale for your response by referencing two different newspaper articles or television report related to the health challenge you have identified. You should provide a working URL (online web link). (20 points maximum this section)
a Article #1 Title (1 points)
b Population affected in article #1 (e.g., age, gender, race, etc.) (3 points)
c Main point of article #1 in your own words (3-5 sentences) (6 points)
d Article #2 Title (1 points)
e Population affected in article #2 (e.g., age, gender, race, etc.) (3 points)
f Main point of article #2 in your own words (3-5 sentences) (6 points)
FORMAT:
List your first and last name at the top of the assignment
Number your responses
Use 12-point font (Times New Roman), double-spaced
There is no particular required number of pages for this assignment. The importance of the task is to answer all questions completely.