Question 1 The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that individuals undertake regular physical activity as it is beneficial for their health. Apart from more structured leisure time physical...

Question 1
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that individuals undertake regular physical activity
as it is beneficial for their health. Apart from more structured leisure time physical activity, other forms
such as walking as a means of commuting, or doing other activities in the home or workplace, have also
shown to be beneficial. The National Health Survey 2010 found that 39.1% of Singaporeans (18‐69 years)
had low physical activity (NHS 2010, Tables 7.6 and 7.7, pg 46‐47).
(a) Examine, via the socio‐ecological model, factors that may lead to low, non‐leisure‐time physical
activity in Singaporeans (18‐69 years)? (30%)
(b) What interventions have been put into place to increase non‐leisure‐time physical activity levels
of residents in Singapore? (30%)
(c) Using your findings in part (a) and (b) of this question, identify one gap and address this with a
proposal for an intervention including a monitoring and evaluation plan. (40%)
Question 2
The United States is the only high‐income country in the world where maternal mortality rates are
rising. The global decrease in maternal mortality suggests that most of these deaths are preventable.
(a) Briefly explain the root causes of maternal mortality in the US and include: (10%)
i) The causes of this increase in maternal mortality in the US. (Hint: think about the underlying
causes of the 3 factors identified in the WHO bulletin)
ii) The groups of pregnant women at highest risk of maternal mortality.
(b) Using the Socioecological Model discussed in week 2, explain which levels should be prioritized
for intervention (20%)
(c) Identify 2 interventions that might reverse this trend. (70%) Explain:
i) Why you chose these specific interventions.
ii) What obstacles might prevent the implementation or success of these interventions