2 part Questons and simple essay paper!

QUESTIONS

1. Discuss the concept of sociological perspective and how it is evaluated. (300 word min.)

2. How is research important in preventing disease and/or the spread of disease? Give an example of how research has helped improve the outcomes of people with certain diseases. Also, explain how scientists determine if research sources and/or data are reliable. (300 word min.)

3. Using the Waldorf Online Library and/or other sources, either prove or disprove the idea that social stress and social networks affect an individual’s health. *Your response should be at least 500 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Any references or citations used should be in APA style.

4. We know that epidemiology looks at the distribution of disease within specific populations. On the other hand, social epidemiology looks at social behavior and other factors to determine how they affect the distribution of disease within a population. Consider where you live, either on a state, city, or neighborhood community level, and think about a particular disease or health disparity that is most prevalent among a particular group. Discuss what the disease/health disparity is, what group it is affecting, and what factors are involved in the reason that this group is affected. *Your response should be at least 500 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Any references or citations used should be in APA style.

ESSAY PAPER 3-5pages with references APA FORMAT

Using your favorite search engine, research the social determinants of health. Write a three to five page paper in which you answer the following questions

* What are the social determinants of health?

* What factors determine the health of an individual, and how do they relate to the social determinants of health?

* Do you feel it is important to address in some way the impact social class and other social determinants have on health? Why or why not?

* How are organizations such as the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention addressing the issue?

* What are some ways that you could address this issue?

All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Any references or citations used should be in APA style.