Assignment: PH Communications & Advocacy
There is no limit to how much you can write, but it is suggested that you succinctly answer all components of the prompt you selected, and then go back and add details. There are several components to address, be sure to cover each point.
Chapters 6 and 7. Choose and select one of the short answer essay prompts to respond to. Use the text as your only reference to respond to the prompt of choice.
PROMPT A
· Review, discuss and provide two descriptive epidemiologic statistics and describe two disparities (differences) in tobacco use across the population
· The Tobacco Control Act (TCA) was a was a game-changer in the tobacco industry regulation.
· When did the TCA go into effect, and what was the goal of implementation?
· Describe and discuss two of the point-of-sale strategies the act focused on at the retail level.
· Include and discuss one additional federal marketing and packaging legislation and key provision
· Name one reason for political opposition to tobacco control policy efforts
OR
PROMPT B
· Review, discuss and provide two descriptive epidemiologic statistics and describe two disparities (differences) relative to obesity that are illustrated in the population
· List three factors that influence the obesogenic environment.
· Review the case of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs).
· Discuss two main points of why taxation would be beneficial for the population
· Discuss two aspects of industry opposition to SSBs
· Discuss two aspects of public support for SSBs
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.