public health

Instructions

Using a systems thinking approach, locate a case study from one of the two websites at the end of this paragraph. Determine the current strategies being used to address the specified problem, establish the short- and long-term effects of the program(s) being utilized, conclude which strategy is most effective for addressing the problem, show how all of the strategies will work together for the greatest effect, and describe the dynamics of introducing a new intervention into a population.

World Health Organization case studies: http://www.who.int/sdhconference/resources/case_studies/en/

Health Impact Project case studies: http://www.healthimpactproject.org/hia/case-studies

Requirements

• The paper should be at least 500 words in length.

• There should be a minimum of three peer-reviewed references used, including the source for the chosen case study.

• Include a list of references in APA format.

• Please be sure to download the file "Writing Center Resources" from Doc Sharing to assist you with meeting APA expectations for written assignments.

Submitting Your Work

Please submit your work in a Microsoft Word document. Save it in a location and with the proper naming convention: username-CourseName-section-Unit 3_Assignment.doc (username is your Kaplan username, section is your course section, and 3 is your unit number). When you are ready to submit it, go to the Dropbox and complete the steps below:

1. Click the link that says "Submit an Assignment."

2. In the "Submit to Basket" menu, select Unit 3: Assignment.

3. In the "Comments" field, make sure to add at least the title of your paper.

4. Click the "Add Attachments" button.

5. Follow the steps listed to attach your Word document.

To view your graded work, come back to the Dropbox or go to the Gradebook after your instructor has evaluated it. Make sure that you save a copy of your submitted project.