Then and Now
Based on the readings in this unit, your own research, and what you have learned throughout this course, discuss the following topics:
- What is the current state of public health?
- Describe how things have changed in the past 7–10 years.
- How does the current state of public health compare to the concerns and recommendations of public health professionals of the past?
- What is an example of a health issue that has improved as a result of public health interventions? Which theories or models support this success?
- What is an example of a health issue that has notimproved as a result of public health interventions? Which theories or models explain why things have not changed?