In two to three pages, address the essay prompts below. Essays should be typed, double-spaced, written in Standard English with accepted spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Essays should be written in a professional tone and style and identify your role in public health. Your essay should demonstrate a basic understanding of public health issues, present a persuasive argument related to the public health problem identified, provide support for ideas presented, demonstrate logical organization and presentation of ideas, and provide a feasible approach to understanding the issue. Use of accepted writing formats, such as the American Psychological Association published standards is encouraged. Address the following essay prompt:
Identify and describe a significant current public health issue in the United States or globally.
What more could be done to address this issue and where do you see an opportunity to participate as a public health professional?