• Compare and explain the social, cultural and environmental determinants of health

1000 words + 200-word reflection

Notes: The picture must be included

The title is Smoking and economic status

  

Learning Objectives Assessed:

• Compare and explain the social, cultural and environmental determinants of health
• Describe, compare and explain health status across local and global populations with special reference to disadvantaged groups
• Explain principles of health care improvement
• Communicate relevant information clearly and appropriately.

Graduate Outcomes supported:

• Work ready
• Active and lifelong learners

Details:

You are required to prepare a 1000 word written assignment regarding social, cultural and environmental determinants of health.

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Photography shows us how to look at things from different perspectives, to reflect, to communicate and to express ourselves in a way that goes beyond words. The creative and introspective qualities of this accessible arts medium make it an ideal tool as starting point to promote learning.

You are required to take one digital photograph which for you illustrates the social or cultural or environmental determinants of health. You MUST not take photos of any incriminating or illegal activities or take photographs of individuals without their permission.

You are required to include this photograph in your assessment.

In your assessment, you should

• Outline how your photograph illustrates a social or cultural or environmental determinant of health. Ensure that you outline how this determinant (factor) would influence health status (suggest 500 words +/- 10%)
• Briefly describe THREE (3) approaches that could be used to improve health status and equity with regards the determinant you have selected and described in part 1. (suggest 500 words +/- 10%)
• Reflect on how the process of taking a photograph assisted your thinking about your determinant of health. (200 words)

You will need to research some additional information for this assessment. You must support your writing with references from the literature.  You should include 6 appropriate peer reviewed journal references and two web based references from organisations like the World Health Organisation (WHO), United Nations (UN) or the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). You will use APA referencing in this essay.

Follow this carefully:

Identification and discussion of the determinant of health portrayed by the photograph:

The student gives an insightful and detailed explanation of the determinant of health represented by the photograph.

 

 

Discussion of the ways in which this determinant of health can be addressed:

The student gives an insightful, realistic and detailed discussion of the three ways in which the determinant of health can be addressed.

 

Reflection

 

The student has written a reflection that gives excellent insight into how the photography contributed towards their thinking. 200 words.

 

Essay structure, including grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Essay is well structured and flows well for the reader. No more than ten spelling, grammar or punctuation errors.

 

Referencing:

Referencing requirements are met, with correctly formatted citations and references at least 80% of the time. From the past 5 years,

You must support your writing with references from the literature.  You should include 6 appropriate peer reviewed journal references and two web based references from organisations like the World Health Organisation (WHO), United Nations (UN) or the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). You will use APA referencing in this essay.