Your task is to write a 2000 word report investigating how the health of chosen group is affected by a health issue from a social and cultural perspective. Examine the social and cultural issues...

Your task is to write a 2000 word report investigating how the health of chosen group is affected by a health issue from a social and cultural perspective.


Examine the social and cultural issues surrounding a chosen group within one of the following health topics:


1/ Breastfeeding
2/ Sexual Health (a specific area e.g. Female Genital Mutilation or HIV/AIDS)
3/ Alcohol

4/ Smoking
5/ Obesity
6/ Cancer


Your assignment should:


•    Identify and justify the chosen group and the health issue
•    Explore the topic from a social and cultural perspective including relevant theory and a definition of culture
•    Include strategies or reports on local and national policy concerning your topic
•    Discuss what is happening locally regarding your chosen topic and identify local initiatives that relate to your topic area

Learning Outcome 1
An understanding of how social and cultural factors impact on people’s health
Learning Outcome 2
An examination of diversity in the students own local community
Learning Outcome 3
An ability to present, evaluate and interpret how health issues are being addressed with particular groups in this area (and how further improvements can be made)