Assignment – Addressing a Health Concern
It is important for advocates to analyze behaviors related to disease prevention and promoting health. In this assessment, research your city’s website and social media accounts to evaluate public health programs presented to the community.
Then identify a public health concern that is not directly addressed and advocate for a program to be created specifically for that concern.
Part 1: Conduct Research
Conduct research to identify health behaviors that are negatively affecting the community. (If you cannot find enough information for your particular city or county, please research a city that is familiar to you.)
Use the following websites to find data about your community.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020). Assess Needs and Resources.
When using the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA ), first choose your location. Then choose “Health Behaviors” and run the report.
Use your city or county’s website and social media accounts to identify public health programs that are available to the community.
Part 2: Compare the Data
Compare the data you found about health behaviors and available public health programs.
Identify at least one (1) health behavior that is prevalent in your location that is not being adequately addressed.
Part 3: Write a Letter
In a Microsoft Word document, write a letter to local public health officials advocating for the creation of a program to address your concerns. Include the following:
Identify health behaviors in your community.
Describe available public health programs.
Discuss at least one (1) health behavior that is not being adequately addressed. Support with valid and reliable sources.
Provide ideas or suggestions about how you would like the concern to be addressed.
Support your reasoning with valid and reliable sources.
Use professional word choice and correct spelling, grammar, and APA style.
