Case assignment
We have discussed a variety of topics in the area of health promotion. The Case Assignment for this course will be an 8–10-page essay (excluding title page and
reference page). You should use a minimum of 5-6 academic sources (at least 4 from the Touro library) in your Case Assignment. Conduct research on one (1) of the health issues listed below:
a.Obesity
b.Smoking
c.Diabetes
d.High Blood Pressure
e.Excessive Alcohol use
In your case assignment, address the following prompts based on the health issue you chose to focus for the case assignment.
Describe the historical eorts towards health promotion and health education upon the health issue you chose to highlight for the case assignment. How eective were these health promotion and health education eorts? (SLO 1 and SLO 3)
Elaborate on at least 2 health theories or philosophies (Biopsychosocial Model, Ecological Model, Transtheoretical Model etc.) that help explain the emergence of the health issues you chose to highlight for the case assignment. (SLO 2 and SLO 4)
Elaborate on how the Social Determinants of Health for a particular health issue can help prioritize the type of health education or health promotion eorts in order to help reduce the health issue you chose to highlight for the case assignment. (SLO 2)
Writing Guidelines
Essay must be double-spaced with 1-inch margins and typed in 12-point Times New Roman.
Your paper should have a title page and references page (not included in the 8-10 page total count).
Essays should be proofread for spelling and grammar mistakes.
You must cite all texts used along with proper paraphrasing to avoid plagiarism.
Make sure your paper has an introduction (with purpose statement), main points in the body of the paper, and an overall conclusion section.
Build support in your paper with background material including library sources that use the terms we discussed throughout the course/program (Use at least 4 sources from the Touro library)
APA format Guidelines:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html
Note: If you do not turn in your Case Assignment by the deadline, points may be deducted from your score. If you anticipate a problem turning in your assignment on time, PLEASE email me in advance.