n Jacobson v. Massachusetts (1905), the United States Supreme Court upheld the right of states to enact compulsory vaccination laws—one of the most challenging constitutional dimensions of public health. It also provided the terms for what would eventually become a core question of public health ethics.

This case has become the precedent for many cases that have challenged vaccination laws. Both majority and dissenting opinions in numerous decisions have cited this case in reference to states’ authority to constrain individual behavior. These cases have involved issues ranging from fluoridation of municipal water supplies, to abortion, to the right to die. In Buck v. Bell (1927), the Supreme Court usedJacobson v. Massachusetts (1905) to uphold a forced-sterilization law using the reasoning that society must be protected from the burdens imposed by the offspring of “imbeciles.” Despite the troubling uses to which this decision has been put, public health law texts continue to cite the case as an example of the ways that public health practices must resolve the tensions between individual rights and the collective well-being.

Based on these Supreme Court decisions, respond to the following:

• Do you believe health departments should be able to enter your house without a warrant from a judge?
• Should health departments be able to isolate or quarantine you without a trial? Why or why not?

 

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t two public health planning models and compare and contrast their approaches to addressing health problems in communities.

Use the following questions to guide your discussion:

• What are the two models you have selected and why? Briefly describe each model in 1–2 paragraphs.
• What steps or components do the two models have in common? In what way are they different?
• How might each chosen theory or model be used to address a health issue in a community?

Support your statements with appropriate examples from scholarly references.

Respond to the prompts using the lessons and vocabulary found in the readings for this week. Support your answers with examples and research. Your response should clarify your understanding of the topic. It should be your own, original, and free from plagiarism. Follow the APA format for writing style, spelling and grammar, and citation of sources.

 

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Discussion—Strength and Weakness of the EBPH in Defining a Public Health Problem

Based on the readings assigned and suggested for this week and a review of the seven-stage, sequential framework to promote greater use of EBPH, do the following:

The application of evidence-based principles to a public health issue demands a scientific quantification of said public health issue. An integral component of the community assessment should include the targeted health condition or risk factor being considered, the population affected, the size and scope of the problem, prevention opportunities, and potential stakeholders. To aid in this task, epidemiology and the US surveillance system are applied to track and obtain necessary information about the frequency of the health condition or risk factor in an affected population.

Although data from surveillance systems can be used to obtain baseline and follow-up measurements for target populations, there may be limitations when using the data to evaluate intervention effectiveness for narrowly defined populations. In such a case, it may be necessary to estimate the frequency of disease or other health condition for the target population by using special surveys or appropriate study designs. Understanding the tradeoffs of various study designs will improve how you evaluate the effects of various public health programs and policies.

Review the study designs from the readings assigned and suggested for this week and present a brief summary of the appropriateness and advantages of using each study design as part of your effort to quantify the public health issue that you identified in Week 1 as part of your community assessment.

Write your initial response in approximately 300 words.

By the due date assigned, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through the end of the week, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses. Consider commenting on their stated advantages of using a specific study design. Do you agree or disagree with their stated advantages and why?

Support your answers with examples and research. Your responses should clarify your understanding of the topic. They should be your own, original, and free from plagiarism. Follow the APA format for writing style, spelling and grammar, and citation of sources.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Summarized the appropriateness and advantages of using each study design as part of the effort to quantify a public health issue as part of the community assessment.
• Responses demonstrated in-depth research and analysis.
• Justified your answers with appropriate research and reasoning.
• Commented on the postings of at least two peers.

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• Week 3 DiscussionTunde Akinmoladun posted Oct 10, 2018 4:32 PMSubscribeClass,
  This week you will study the strengths and weaknesses of evidence based public health practice. Take your time to study the advantages and some of the weaknesses, and how they can be improved. Make sure you post on day 1 of each week and respond to inquiries from classmates and me, as well. It is a discussion platform, and  part of your assessment and grade.
  Best wishes.
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Public health informatics is the application of information science and technology to public health practices, medical research, and planning. The Internet plays a key role in the continued evolution of health informatics and is closely tied to the planning, development, and implementation of public health systems.

Research public health informatics using the assigned readings, the South University Online Library, and the Internet. Respond to the following:

Explain why knowledge of traditional public health disciplines such as epidemiology, biostatistics, or toxicology, in itself, is insufficient to plan, develop, and implement information systems in public health practice? Support your answer with appropriate scholarly references.

Compare and contrast epidemiology and public health informatics.

Explain how informatics augments the practice of improving the public’s health. Refer to available CDC informatics data programs and Healthy People 2000, 2010, and 2020.

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• Write your response in a minimum of 300–400 words, providing relevant references. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Respond to at least two students’ postings.
• By the due date assigned, respond to the assigned discussion question and submit your responses to the appropriate topic in the Discussion Area.
• By the end of the week, review and respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings. Participate in the discussion by analyzing each response for completeness and accuracy and by suggesting specific additions or clarifications for improving the discussion question response. Your responses should clarify your understanding of the topic. The responses should be your own, original, and free from plagiarism. Follow the APA format for writing style, spelling and grammar, and citation of sources.

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