Task: Compare and contrast a systems approach to addressing a public health challenge with more traditional biomedical/positivist models for understanding and acting on public health challenges....

Task: Compare and contrast a systems approach to addressing a public health challenge with more traditional biomedical/positivist models for understanding and acting on public health challenges. Instructions: Identify readings (either given in your course list or others you can identify) on systems thinking in public health. Describe how systems thinking is different or similar to more traditional ways of thinking about public health and the health system/sector. Select a public health challenge and drawing on the issues you have described, apply a systems perspective to reflect on intervention approaches that might address the challenge. Stream component: Please complete your Wiki activity - Critical review and Peer review before 14 August Marking criteria: Even though this assignment has a weighting of 30%, it will be marked out of 100. Criteria Guide Mark allocation Scope of topic Provides a clear description of systems thinking. Critically discusses the differences between systems approaches and (an)other approach(es). (30) Critically discusses the application of systems concepts to an appropriate issue.(20) All points are evidence based. 50 Relevance of information Evidence of reading Incorporates relevant, detailed information from course materials, online discussions and assigned readings (wherever applicable) providing needed evidence extra references integrated into the argument and comprehensive reading of evidence. 30 Presentation of information (Structure) Presents all information clearly and concisely, maintains focus of the argument, adheres to assignment structure 15 Grammar/spelling/referencing Avoids distracting grammar/spelling/punctuation problems. Follows APA6th referencing style with few errors 5 Total Grade 100