Assignment: Public Service Announcement

Identify a public health concern that contributes to health risks or disease (heart disease). As a governmental official, prepare a public service announcement (PSA) in the form of a two-page brochure to educate the public on this concern. Remember to address the following:

• A brief explanation of the concern, including a definition
• How the concern impacts public health, with current statistics
• What citizens can do to protect themselves
• How your agency can address the concern, including measures and surveillance
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - with specific items
• Whom to contact for additional details (e.g., WHO, Ministry of Health), including an address and phone number.

Your brochure should meet the following structural requirements:

• Two-page brochure that includes all elements detailed above
• Conforms to APA writing standards; be sure to cite any statistics or other information, as appropriate.
• 4 references at least.