The paper will be between 10 – 12 pages, double-spaced, in APA, 6th edition style with a reference section.

The following elements are to be addressed in your term paper:

1. Introduction. Provide evidence that a health problem exists including population, incidence, prevalence, and significance of the

problem.

2. Body: This section should include:

a) the identified behavioral, social, and environmental causes of the problem,

b) Prevention examples of health promotion programs that have been implemented in the past. What has been successful? Why? Describe

primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention efforts

3. Conclusion: Public health implications

4. References

Your reference list, as well as your citations, should be in APA, 6th edition referencing style.

Please use only references gathered from peer-reviewed journals or reputable websites (CDC, WHO, etc.) Sources from popular media or

references from Wikipedia are not allowed.