Public Health

Paper instructions:i
For the Session Long Project (SLP1), you will identify a controversial Public Health Topic that is of interest to you, and explore various dimensions of that issue in each modular component of the SLP. Before you begin this

assignment, read through the SLP assignments in every module so you understand the project as a whole.

Task

Your task for this first segment of the SLP is to explain the specific nature of the controversy.

You can submit your paper in a Question and Answer format. In other words, list the questions and provide a short answer to each (2–3 pages total).

Identify the controversial public health topic that is you plan to explore. Briefly state whether the controversy is related to economics, morality, religion, ethics, political interference with science, or perhaps another topic. Please

explain in 2–3 paragraphs and be sure to cite sources rather than simply stating your opinion.
Briefly discuss the historical context of the controversy. What spurred the controversy? Please write 2–3 paragraphs about this, and be sure to cite sources rather than simply stating your opinion.
Identify stakeholders in the public health controversy. In other words, who were the people or organizations involved and what is their role?
Write a summary paragraph to close your paper.

Diabetes mellitus is a condition of unregulated blood glucose levels. Briefly explain normal regulation of blood sugar and how DM can develop.

Identify the three major types of DM and why and when they are most likely to occur.

Within the U.S., some groups have a much higher prevalence of DM than others. Identify three distinct groups at high risk for DM.

Explain why secondary prevention is so important in DM. Which are some critical components of diabetes management?

Describe a public health intervention discussed in class for preventing DM or reducing its impact, such as complications