Part 1: Read the following articles
Braveman, P. A., Kumanyika, S., Fielding, J., LaVeist, T., Borrell, L. N., Manderscheid, R., & Troutman, A. (2011). Health disparities and health equity: The issue is justice. American Journal of Public Health, 101(S1), S149-S155.
Health Disparities and Health Equity. The Issue Is Justice (Braveman, 2010)
Frieden, T. R. (2010). A framework for public health action: The health impact pyramid. American Journal of Public Health, 100, 590-595.
Health Impact Pyramid (Frieden, 2010).pdf”>Framework for Public Health Action. The Health Impact Pyramid (Frieden, 2010)
Remington, P. L., & Brownson, R. C. (2011). Fifty years of progress in chronic disease epidemiology and control. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 60(Suppl 4), 70-77.
Chronic Disease Epidemiology (Remington, 2011)-2.pdf”>50 Years of Progress in Chronic Disease Epidemiology (Remington, 2011)
Part 2: Answer the following questions
Remington highlights several achievements in the prevention and control of chronic diseases in the United States. With these in mind, what do you think are the most pressing issues and challenges related to chronic disease in the United States? Explain why.
Consider Frieden’s Health Impact Pyramid—what level or levels of the pyramid do you think should be targeted to significantly reduce health disparities. Provide a rationale for your response.
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