Case Study Assignment

Case Study Analysis

Requirements:

The case study analysis should be 3 pages in length and a reference page.).

There should be a minimum of 3 references, at least 2 of these references should be a peer

reviewed journal article. All references should be no older than 10 years and should be from

quality sources. Quality sources are peer reviewed journals and quality web sources. Quality web

sources typically end in .edu or .gov. No blogs and no Wikipedia. those are not quality sources.

Quality web sources include Kaiser Family Foundation (they provide a ton of information on

health policy), Mayo clinic, American Heart Association, and etc. If you are unsure of a sources

quality dont use it. All references and formatting of the paper should be completed in APA

format.

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Directions:

Identify a public health problem and identify how it should be addressed. Public

health problems are obesity, gun control, racism, environmental concerns (clean water, air

quality) and more. If you have a topic and are considered it is not public health, email the

professor.

The purpose of a case study is to walk the reader through a situation where a problem

is present, background information is provided and a description of the solution given, along

with how it was derived. A good case study doesnt tell the readers what to think. It guides the

reader through the thought process used to create the final conclusion.

I.

Identify and Describe the public health problem

A. Students are required to clearly identify and describe the public health

problem.

B. Use research (including public health statistics and other facts) to support

that it is a problem.

C. Give background to the problem, identify how the problem became a problem.

For example, if addressing child obesity one may examine the role of school lunches,

lack of healthy food options in lower income and urban areas, and a decrease in physical

activity among children. All are considered factors of the public health problem and

therefore should be identified and addressed as the background that lead to childhood

obesity. All should be supported with research and facts.

II.

Identify and Describe the Solutions

A.

This section discusses the solution and the basis for why this is being proposed as

the solution. Facts and research will also be used here but there should be

subjective thinking as well: Taking into account A, B, and C, the suggested

solution is X.

B.

Briefly present the key elements used to derive the solution and be clear about the

goal of the solution.

i.

What are the expected outcomes of this solution, will it slow down,

reduce, or eliminate the problem?

ii.

How will this solution be implemented? Is there public support for

this type of solution? Determine and discuss specific strategies for

accomplishing the proposed solution. Recommend further action to

resolve some of the issues. What should be done and who should do

it. IF a solution is in place, then summarize how well the solution is

working. Evaluation of what is working and what is not working