Current Public Health

Discussion Prompt:

For this assignment, search for a current public health issue discussed in the news (written or video format) to share in the discussion board forum. You may use the same public health issue as a peer, but the source must differ. COVID and Monkey Pox are trending topics, but there are many other infectious diseases, outbreaks, and epidemiological crises – branch out regionally, nationally, or globally in your searches. Provide a direct link or upload a copy of the news sources in your 500-word or less response. Use supporting evidence and epidemiological terms (course test/outside sources), discourse on the following:

• A description of the public health concern
• A discussion on how it impacts population health in your community and its relevancy, including both positive and negative perspectives
• Conduct a quick fact-check by addressing the credibility of the source
• Assess the public’s awareness/understanding of the issue
• Note which population/s are especially vulnerable and why
• Acknowledge what one (1) or more public health authorities are reporting on the issue
• Lastly, how will you, as an advanced practice nurse, address/resolve the issue