Benchmark Homework: Public Health, Health and Well-Being Essay
Public health focuses on protecting and improving health and well-being for individuals and groups around the globe. In a 500 to 750 words essay, explore the role of public health and its evolution as a professional practice in health care. Include the following:
A. Describe the purpose and function of public health in health and disease prevention and how public health has evolved as a professional practice. Include how historical events, core values, and science have contributed to its current foundation.
B. Discuss how the vocation of public health demonstrates qualities consistent with a Christian worldview that values people and human dignity without bias or prejudice.
C. Compare public health and medicine as categories of health care. In your description, include examples of how they are different and how they are complementary.
D. Conduct a personal health assessment by reflecting on your current state of health and well-being (consider biological, psychological, and social areas). Describe your current state of health and indicate what behavior changes you could make to improve your health and well-being and prevent disease.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.