Epidemiology PPT

Assignment Details

ASSIGNMENT: SWEET DRINKS OR MARIJUANA

Apply epidemiological perspective to an issue in regards to political implications and overall

health impact.

Explain the importance of epidemiology for informing scientific, ethical, economic, and

political discussion of health issues.

INSTRUCTIONS

In this scenario you have been hired by the President of the United States of America to

provide health policy recommendations. Currently there is a great debate about if we should

outlaw super sized soft drinks or legalize marijuana. You need to research both options,

decide which one you recommend and create a PowerPoint presentation presenting and

justifying your recommendation.

REQUIREMENTS

The presentation should be visually appealing, geared toward a non-health professional audience

and should include the following sections:

· A cover slide with your name and presentation title (1 slide)

· An overview of both issues from a health perspective including scientifically proven health

pros and cons (3–6 slides)

· Specific health information for each issue as it relates to obesity rates (2 slides, one for each

topic)

· An overview of both issues from an economic perspective (4–6 slides)

· An overview of both issues from an ethical perspective (4–6 slides)

· An overview of both issues from a political perspective (4–6 slides)

· Your recommendation regarding which one to pursue for policy implementation and an

explanation why (2–4 slides)

REFERENCE LIST

Each slide should have a clear title indicating the focus of the slide.

Include speaker notes as needed on each slide.