Due by midnight, October 21, 2009
The essay should be no less than 800 words. Preferably keep within 900 words
Less than 800 words will result in a grade no greater than a C.
Place the word count at the end of your essay.
Place your name on the exam, Write the entire question (the title) at the head of your essay. The word count will not include the title.
Discussion incorporates Pros and Cons. Be sure and read the notes about the exams in the EPID-600 course syllabus
Before starting your answer, review the key words and
references for each lecture.
Before starting, read the question and be sure you answer the question I pose.
Focus on the science of the issue, not on philosophy. Do not tell me why I asked the question.
Be sure you have reviewed the contents of the links to determine whether material appropriate
to your answer can be found at one of the linked sites. Be sure that your answer demonstrates your understanding of the essential concepts and/or issues.
E-mail the answers to me as attachments using MSword.
The essay counts for 15% of your final grade. My email address is
cbuttery@vcu.edu or rokimbo1@verizon.net
Write an essay about one(1) of the following four(4) Topics:
TOPICS
- Discuss the whether there is a US health care system, and point out what you believe are the inconsistencies in delivering accessible, affordable, care to the entire population.
- Discuss the barriers to full immunization of children in the United States, and how to remove them
- Discuss the role of state and local public health agencies in ensuring home-site environmental safety.
- Discuss the problems that may occur when developing surveillance programs.