Topic: Polio in Africa
Write a 4 page paper maximum, excluding title page and references, in APA format (7th edition) on a public health issue topic provided
In order to explore major public health issues. Assignment objectives are to:
Describe major public health threats
Identify social determinants of health affecting the threats (social context, healthcare and access, education, economics, environment)
Identify health policies/rules/laws related to the topic
Describe the impact of health policies/rules/laws on social justice and health equity.
Discuss the role of nursing in mitigation of these threats and advocacy for social justice (be specific). This may include local resources/agencies.
Use scholarly literature and other sources such as newspaper articles and professional organizations to support your paper. Be sure to provide a balanced review, identifying the issue’s pros and cons. Some topics are quite broad so pick the specific aspects that interest your group for your paper. Be sure to meet all of the assignment objectives.