Lay Press Article from a National Newspaper

1. Locate a lay press article from a national newspaper, for example, from The New York Times, The Washington Post, or other national publication. The article should be no more than three (3) years old.

• • Locate an article on one of the following topics:
    • Sex trafficking
    • Environmental global health issue: For example, but not limited to: Safe water, sanitation, disasters, or oral health.

1. Read over your chosen article and respond to the following:

• • Provide a summary of your article. Include the name of the newspaper and author, as well as date of publication.
  • Include data that supports the significance of the topic. For example, related deaths, health care costs, demographic information.

During the course, we have discussed the determinants of health, at-risk groups, social justice theory, outcomes, inter-professional collaboration, advocacy, and other concepts related to epidemiology and population health. How do the concepts addressed in the course relate to your article’s topic? Provide definitions and examples in your writing.

Integrate information from the World Health Organization and the SDG’s.

Firstly, to find an article on either sex trafficking or an environmental global health issue from a national newspaper like The New York Times or The Washington Post, you can visit their respective websites and search using keywords related to your chosen topic. Look for articles published within the last three years that discuss the subject comprehensively.

For example, for sex trafficking, an article might discuss recent trends, law enforcement efforts, or survivor stories. Meanwhile, an environmental global health issue article could cover topics like access to safe water, sanitation problems, the impact of disasters on health, or oral health disparities.

Once you’ve found the article, provide a summary including the newspaper’s name, author, and publication date. Include significant data related to the topic such as statistics on deaths, healthcare costs, or demographic information to illustrate the issue’s magnitude.

In relation to the concepts addressed in your course, consider how determinants of health, at-risk groups, social justice theory, outcomes, inter-professional collaboration, advocacy, epidemiology, and population health relate to the topic of your article.

For instance, in the case of sex trafficking, determinants of health might involve socioeconomic factors influencing vulnerability to exploitation. At-risk groups could include marginalized communities or individuals with unstable living situations. Social justice theory might relate to the disproportionate impact on certain demographics. Outcomes could refer to the physical and mental health consequences on survivors. Inter-professional collaboration could involve healthcare professionals working with law enforcement to aid survivors. Advocacy might involve raising awareness and pushing for policy changes to combat trafficking.

Regarding environmental global health issues, determinants of health could involve access to resources like clean water. At-risk groups might include populations in disaster-prone areas or those lacking sanitation facilities. Social justice theory might discuss how these issues disproportionately affect disadvantaged communities. Epidemiology and population health concepts would likely revolve around studying the spread of diseases due to environmental factors and devising public health interventions.

Integrating information from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) could enhance your understanding by providing global context, statistics, and suggested strategies for addressing these issues.

Remember to cite sources appropriately and draw connections between the concepts from your course and the real-world implications discussed in the article.