Case 1 | Social Science homework help

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There are several controversies that have plagued the   public health system: mental illness, vaccinations, abortion and   contraception, sexuality, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and firearm   injuries, just to name a few. Debates on morality and individuality have   constantly afflicted public health interventions, especially when   establishing laws for the community to improve health. Society has redefined   the importance of fighting disease or threats to healthy living.

Identify an important public health issue in your   community that is controversial and under attack. After selecting the public   health problem, address the following issues.

Explain the background of the public health issue and the   goal of public health officials.

Discuss the goal of public health officials and their   application of the core functions of public health.

Explain the controversy (include both sides of the   argument).

Identify the possible future consequences of this dilemma.

The case study must be a minimum of three pages in length,   excluding the title and reference pages. To support your ideas, use a minimum   of two outside sources; one may be the textbook. Additionally, use a source   that focuses on your community, such as a newspaper or journal article. 

Assignment must be formatted  using APA style, including in-text citations and references. 

References 

Bill Moyers (Producer). (1995). Gun violence as public health   issue (Segment 11 of 15) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?auth=CAS&url=http://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=273866&xtid=5485&loid=63039

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Preventive   health care. Getaway to health communication and social marketing practice.   Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/toolstemplates/entertainmented/tips/PreventiveHealth.html 

Lacroix, A. (n.d.). Public health concept (ID 7974598) [Graphic].   Retrieved from https://www.dreamstime.com 

Patil, R. (2011). Public health controversies: Common   characteristics. Journal of Global Infectious Diseases, 3(1), 97.   Retrieved from http://link.galegroup.com.libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/apps/doc/A251166264/HRCA?u=oran95108&sid=HRCA&xid=ba8a7000

Schneider, M.-J. (2017). Introduction to public health (5th   ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Patil, R. (2011). Public health controversies: Common   characteristics. Journal of Global Infectious Diseases, 3(1), 97.   Retrieved from http://link.galegroup.com.libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/apps/doc/A251166264/HRCA?u=oran95108&sid=HRCA&xid=ba8a7000