Assignment task:
Now that you have had a chance to learn more about how evidence informs public health practice, think about the outcomes that have been achieved and the challenges that remain for public health practitioners.
Concentrate on these four areas:
- Communicable (infectious) disease
- Healthy lifestyles (nutrition, physical activity, sleep, substance use)
- Environmental hazards
- Social determinants of health
Imagine what the future might look like in 20 years. What will be the important challenges for public health practitioners in 2042? Use your creative flair to respond.