Topic proposal and bibliography
Select a public health topic to research and develop a proposal (in the form of short answers) with an initial bibliography.
The research paper is intended to enhance students’ understanding of the field and functions of public health with a focus on a special topic of interest to each student.
Proposals will essentially be in the form of the final paper outline.
Complete the short answers below and include at least one reference (source) for each question.
Format of Proposal: (use the subtitles below).
What is your proposed topic? What is the public health problem?
How many people does it affect in terms of morbidity and mortality?
What are the symptoms or course of disease?
What are the incidence or prevalence rates?
What is your source(s) of information for this section?
Populations at Risk
Who is at risk for this problem?
Are there disparities – more people at risk than others?
What are the risk factors that put people at risk? Modifiable (behaviors / smoking) and non-modifiable (genetics / age)?
What is your source(s) of information for this section?
Recommendations
What is recommended in the scientific literature to address this problem? Be specific.
Identify specific interventions / programs that have been successful at addressing the problem?
What is your source(s) of information for this section?
Current Initiatives
Identify two or three organizations or agencies that are working to address this problem. What specifically do they do?
What is your source(s) of information for this section?
