The purpose of this assignment is to encourage you to explore and demonstrate an
understanding of social determinants of health and the role that they play in the
epidemiology of health issues, population health, and health inequities. This is an
individual assignment.
A. Examine food security among a specified population
B. Locate, review and discuss epidemiological data on how social determinants of
health contribute to the specified health issue for that particular population;
C. Determine and discuss strategies to prevent negative health outcomes and
promote health equities; and
D. Write a scholarly paper based on the research conducted
1. Title page: This page should include a brief title that reflects the content of
your paper
2. Introduction: Provide a brief introduction that sets the stage. In 1-2 paragraphs explain:
a. What health issue for which population will be discussed in this
paper;
b. Explain the magnitude of the problem and why the selected topic is
important;
c. What the purpose of your paper is; and
d. Explain how your paper is organized.
3. Methods: Describe the process undertaken to complete a review of the
relevant literature. In your description, provide the following information:
databases searched (e.g., SCOPUS, AgeLine), search terms, number of
references found, number of references selected and the rationale for the
selection of the articles included in the review.
4. Literature Review and Discussion: You are required to critically review the
epidemiological information from the selected references and discuss the
incidence and/or prevalence of the selected health issue among the
selected population; its impact on population health; the contribution of
social determinants of health; and the quality of the evidence reviewed.
The epidemiological data reviewed should match with the focus of your
paper as closely as possible. It is expected that the paper will be written
based on information from a variety of sources including original research
articles, official international, national, and local health/social organizations
web sites and reports. At least 5 peer-reviewed original research articles
published in scientific journals must be used.
5. Conclusions and Recommendations: In this section, you must state
appropriate conclusions based on the information reviewed and discussed
in your paper. Recommendations must be made as they relate to public
health/social policy, health advocacy, practice, and research.
6. Reference List: Append a list of references cited in your paper.
It should be written using American Psychological Association (APA), 7th edition style.
Information in the paper must be presented in a logical manner. Headings (e.g.,
introduction, methods), and sub-headings (e.g., epidemiology, contributing social
factors) will help with the organization of your paper. All the data reported and any
arguments made should be supported by referring to the reviewed literature and
be cited properly.
Thank You
