Assignment:
This assessment consists of three questions below, which should form the major headings in your written assignment. Research the topic and answer each question using scientific writing style and supporting references. References must be appropriately cited and a reference list formatted according to Vancouver Style. All of your answers should not exceed 2,500 words in total (excluding reference list).
1. Is vitamin D deficiency a public health problem in Australia?
Ensure this component achieve the following:
A clear and concise background to the problem including its consequences and at-risk groups;
Use of pertinent statistics as evidence of the disease burden associated with the problem;
2. What action is currently being taken in Australia to address Vitamin D deficiency at a population level?
Ensure this component achieve the following:
A well-integrated summary of the range of issues and/or controversies related to the problem including the identification of any major research, health service or policy needs;
A well-integrated summary of the public health action currently being taken (or proposed) to address the problem and evidence of its effectiveness;
Evidence of having considered the wider literature, including 'grey' literature, policy documents, reviews and meta-analysis, well-designed original research; as opposed to randomly selected or poorly designed studies or articles that do not adequately encompass the topic;
Evidence of critical thinking when assessing the strengths and limitations of current control measures for the health problem.
3. What strategies are recommended for future focus to reduce the burden from vitamin D deficiency in Australia?
Ensure this component achieve the following:
Specific recommendations related to major research, health service or policy needs, which reflect future directions for control of the health problem;'
Recommendations that can be linked to themes previously explored i.e. not random recommendations for which there is no supporting evidence in earlier points/answers;
Evidence of having considered a range of areas for future focus.