Select thetopic 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?

#2 - Identify a health issue in your community. What are some risk factors associated with that problem? Suggest a possible intervention that the community may take to ameliorate the problem?

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).

Please be aware that just "cutting and pasting" sections of articles (in lieu of writing an original initial post) is not acceptable and will negatively impact your grade. Use APA format. No plagiarism.