Assessment Brief

1. Briefly describe the infectious disease and long term condition, and in both cases summarise the prevalence and causes of this condition/issue in your chosen country context.
2. Critically examine why these conditions present a public health problem; considering the physical, psychological and socio/economic impacts.
3. Critically assess how these conditions are being addressed by public health organisations/institutions and policies in your chosen country. What are the challenges which remain to be addressed?

• You may use examples from other countries to support your assessment of the situation facing your chosen country, where appropriate.

• All data and claims must be supported with reference to relevant evidence and literature.

• Further guidance about the report will be available in class and on the module Blackboard site.