Homework: Community Health Promotion Programs
In this writing homework, you will research the health-promotion resources available in your community.
Step I: Research the top 5 causes of mortality for adults or children in your state.
A. Select one of the top 5 causes that is partially or fully preventable (heart disease, car crashes, homicide etc.)
Step II: Write a paper that focuses on resources. Submit a 3 to 4 pages paper that summarizes the health promotion resources available in your community (city, town or county) to address your selected cause of death and recommendations for future programs. The focus of the programs should be on prevention and health promotion, not treatment
In your paper, discuss the following prompts:
A. Describe the programs that promote health promotion on the selected topic in your community.
a. Include the level of community participation in the programs (number of participants, number of included schools etc.)
i. Identify the target population (age, sex, location etc.)
b. Explain the specific health-promotion activities offered, and the level of prevention that is addressed by the activities
c. Include any impact data or improved health outcomes that you can find on the programs
B. Discuss your assessment of available resources in your community: Is the amount of health promotion programs adequate to meet the needs? Are the activities offered effective?
C. Recommend a health-promotion idea or ideas that could be developed into a health-promotion program or programs in your community.
a. Identify the targeted populations with rationale to support the choice.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.