The social determinants of health influence the health and well being of individuals and communities. Identification and measurement of these factors are required in order to reduce health inequalities, inform policy-making, and enhance service provision. In a 3000-word essay, critically analyze and evaluate ways in which the principles and theories of public health can be used to identify and improve the health and well being needs of a population.
Learning outcomes that should be achieved:
1. Critically analyze and evaluate theoretical frameworks and principles in relation to a range of public health issues
2. Critically analyze and evaluate the implementation of public health policy
3. Distinguish between different health promotion strategies and justify their application to public health practice
4. Critically analyze and evaluate the application of the principles of health needs assessment to public health practice
5. Offer critical analysis that compares and contrasts the contribution of a range of disciplines to the development and provision of public health services.
Reference list with Harvard style
The paper looks more descriptive, please try to write the topic in more critical way
Use the attached example as a guide for the following points:
1/ discuss the Social Determinants of Health (SDH)
2/ nothing was mentioned about Health Need Assessment (HNA) and its types and how it’s used in evaluating the health challenges affecting a community (V. Important topic in this module)
3/ Importance and role of Public Health Workforce in public health policies.
