Critically discuss the public health approach to population health. You can use the sources below as indicative/recommended reading for preparation, however, the main research around the topic area should be done independently and show that you are able to synthesize information from various valid academic resources in order to answer the specific essay question. Recommended readings: Thorpe, A., Griffiths, S. & Adshead, F. (2008) The Three Domains of Public Health: An internationally relevant basis for Public Health education. Public Health, Vol 122(2), p. 201-210. Online: Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7111666/ Karkee, R. (2014) Institutionalising of public health. J. Nepal Health Res. Counc. 2014 Dec 12(28):205-7.http://www.jnhrc.com.np/index.php/jnhrc/article/view/558 Brownson, R.C., Fielding, J.E., & Maylahn, C.M. (2009) Evidence-based public health: A fundamental concept for Public Health practice. Annu. Rev. Public Health online. Available at: https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146/annurev.publhealth.031308.100134 Perdiguero, E. et al (2001) History of health, a valuable tool in public health. Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health Vol 55 (9) (online). Available at: https://jech.bmj.com/content/55/9/667 Introduction – An introduction to the assignment that establishes the importance of public health. Relevant information should aim to provide an overview of public health i.e. with regards to the prevention of communicable and non-communicable diseases and introduce one of the following: 1) the three domains of public health, 2) history of public health, 3) institutionalizing public health, 4) evidenced-based public health. Discussion – By using the approach you have chosen in your introduction, critically discuss the public health approach in the country (Philippines). Implication – Identify and support with evidence what are the sociocultural norms, political and ethical barriers in relation to good public health practices. Conclusion – Effective summary of key points of your essay
