The purpose of this assignment is to help you effectively communicate in writing about a modern public health problem suicide This assignment should be thoroughly referenced, with a minimum of 5 quality references. As a research paper, it should NOT be written in first person, but rather objectively. (Do NOT include “I” statements; do not include personal anecdotes or opinions. Think about this format: Fact (cite), fact (cite), fact (cite)
Don’t forget introductory and concluding paragraphs.
Describe the problem/disease/condition, including why it is important to public health.
Present epidemiological facts, such as incidence, mortality, prevalence, counts, rates. Identify and discuss any disparities by sex, age, education, etc. Do NOT choose a topic for which you cannot find the NUMBERS.
Describe what can be/has been done to improve the problem, including public health prevention strategies, include primary, secondary, and tertiary, if possible as well as existing public health programs, if relevant.
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