Instructions
In this short essay, students will be required to define, interpret and explain the concept of public health. Students need to address the following specific points/questions, to demonstrate their understanding of the concept of public health:
·How is public health defined in the literature?
·What are the underlying principles?
·What are the main characteristics and functions?
·Who are some of the key international and Australian actors?
·What are the main challenges to public health in Australia?
Specifically, your essay should include:
·A brief introduction (1 paragraph):
oIntroduce the chosen topic, and outline what you will cover in your essay
·Body (all points should be supported by citing relevant literature):
oDefine and interpret the meaning of the concept of public health, citing two or three academic texts;
oIdentify and describe a few main underlying principles;
oIdentify and describe the main characteristics and functionsofpublic health;
oDescribe the key actors involved in addressing public healthinternationally and in Australia; and
oDescribe a few major public health challenges in Australia.
·Conclusion (1 paragraph):
oSummarise the key points/arguments
·Reference list(APA7 referencing style)
You must search the literature, and explicitly refer topeer-reviewed academic literature and/or official statistical resources (e.g. ABS, WHO etc.) to support your description and discussion of the public health issue.Aminimumof five to six references is expected, at least 4 of which should be peer-reviewed references (e.g. journal articles or book chapters).