Assignment 1

Select topic from below. Besides addressing the topic, try to include the following information (if applicable):

1. Why is this topic important to Public Health?
2. Why did you select this topic? What is its importance?
3. How can we get involved?

Discuss some of the ethical, legal & social issues (pros and cons) of genetic screening.

Responses should be no less than 200 words in length not including your reference(s) and supported by at least two references (aside from the textbook).

Assignment 2

After reading Chapter 3 in the Comprehensive Planning Guide, choose the EOP format that would be best suited to use in the creation of a plan for your area (Maryland). Be sure to use evidence from the reading and your area to support your posting.

Assignment 3

Select ONLY ONE question listed below to write an essay for this discussion forum.

1. Differentiate among drug misuse, drug abuse, and drug dependence.

Initial Response: Initial responses should be no less than 200 words in length not including your reference(s) and supported by at least two references.

Assignment 4

Read the background brief on prescription drug costs. Please take a position on whether you support or do not support the importation of drugs into the United States.

Article- Health Care and the 2004 Elections: Prescription Drug Costs

Initial Response: Initial responses should be no less than 200 words in length not including your reference(s) and supported by at least two references (aside from the textbook).