السمنه بالسعودية - فهد بن راجح الجنيبي

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Introduction to Public Health


Major assignments of the course

Part I
As a postgraduate student in this course, you are required to write a term paper on a current public health issue. This may be one in which you have a particular interest, or one you feel has, or will have, a major impact on the health of the population. In the term paper, review the literature (research articles) about the chosen issue and indicate its prevalence and what has been done to prevent the health problem both locally and internationally. In the second part of your paper, you may include answers to as many of the following questions, as are relevant to your topic:
- Define the problem. How common it is? Are particular population groups at risk?
- What causes the problem?
- What is the historical legislation or other governmental regulation related to the issue?
- Can the problem be prevented?
- How should the problem be managed?
- What is currently being done about the problem (programs, policies etc)?
- In your opinion, does more need to be done (what needs to be done and by whom)?
- What are the potential barriers to implementing the recommended solutions?

It is always advised that each student select his/her topic and discuss its title, contents and layout with the course instructor as early as possible in order to avoid any potential problems. Ensure you reference your work.