Public health
In 200 words or less, describe a health issue in Phoenix, Arizona, Maricopa Count, related to the social determinants of disease.
How does the public health system in your area handle this issue? How does it attempt to change behavior relating to this issue? What additional ideas do you have that might improve these efforts?
Competency:
2. Assess and communicate to the appropriate audience: a) Health risks, b) Disparities in health care availability, and environments, and c) Environmental and safety issues.
Learning Objective:
1. Describe a health issue and the public health response, suggesting possible improvements.