Discussion 4

  • Define and differentiate between risk factors and determinants.
  • Select a specific disease and outline three risk factors and three determinants associated with that disease.
  • Identify public health strategies necessary to improve health outcomes of your chosen disease.

To support your work, use your course and textbook readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Your initial posting should be addressed at 300-500 words. Submit your document to this Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Be sure to cite your sources using APA format.

Respond to your peers throughout the week. Justify your answers with examples, research, and reasoning. Follow up posts need to be submitted by the end of the week.