Childhood Obesity

 An important component of this course is the research paper.   Write an 8-12 page paper that will include at least 4-6 evidence/research-based references (no Wikipedia!), an abstract, a graph or chart (data) if applicable to your topic (should not take up more than ¼ of a page).

Your research paper may include (if applicable to your topic) the following information:

• Historical Perspective/Background information on your topic
• Population affected
• Environmental issues
• Epidemiological Research
  • Data Use
  • Morbidity & Mortality Patterns
• Public Health issues & interventions
• Medical Response
  • Prehospital (if applicable)
  • Hospital
  • Other
• Government response
  • Local vs. State vs. Federal
• Economic Factors/Issues
• Media Coverage/Communication Issues
• Logistical Issues
  • What worked – what didn’t - why
• Aftermath
• Lessons Learned

The research paper should include an introduction of the topic, a body in which the topic is developed and references cited, and a well-defined conclusion. 

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