Assignment: CONCEPTS AND THEORIES OF HEALTH BEHAVIOR
Utilize the required readings for this module to write a short paper (2-3 pages) addressing the following items in particular:
1. Describe the County Health Rankings.
2. At the County Health Ranking's Web page, click on the "search by county, state, or topic" area.
1. Search for "Orange, CA" information.
2. Identify Orange County, California's ranking under "Health Behaviors".
3. Identify percentages of 4 health behaviors listed under Orange County.
4. Search for your Local County and State where you currently live.
5. Briefly summarize findings about your local county and state's health outcomes (example: to length of life, quality of life, and health behaviors).
3. In your own words, define "risk factors" and provide examples of risk factors for health behaviors you identified in #2 above. Be sure to cite a reference even though you used your own words.
4. Research and identify another source of data for health behaviors (e.g., national database or tracking system).
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.