For this assignment, you will explore the economic and political factors that shape health decisions.
Read the following article: Politicians, Power, and the People's Health: US Elections and State Health Outcomes, 2012–2024.
After reading the article, design an educational PowerPoint presentation that answers the following questions:
- What eight health outcomes were explored by the researchers? Define these and describe the parameters in which they were assessed for political influence.
- What were the four political metrics examined by the researchers that described their relation to the research conducted?
- What were the key findings in relation to political and economic influence on the health outcomes assessed?
- What is the difference between causation and correlation as it relates to this article
- Describe how economic and political factors can influence health policy and health outcomes. Indicate ways in which you can use this information in health promotion and program development.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Length: 7 slides. Title slide, one for each question, and a resource slide. Be sure to put speaking notes that fully address each question in the notes section of the PowerPoint as if you were presenting them to an audience. Use slides for summary and bullet points.