
Task 1 - Information
Description
GOAL: To describe one of Australia’s National Health Priorities and demonstrate an understanding of the relevant social determinant influences within the Australian healthcare context.
CHOOSE ONE: (1) Respiratory, (2) Neurological, (3) Musculoskeletal (4) Infant/ Congenital
Select one condition (e.g.: COPD, back pain, dementia, preterm birth & low birth weight complications) from one of the four (4) Health Priorities above. See the following link. ‘Leading causes of the total burden’ in Australia’s Health 2018 report (Figure 3.1.1 or XXXXXXXXXXathttps://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-health/australias-health-2018/contents/table-of-contents
Please ensure that you include an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health perspective in your essay - that relates to your chosen topic (100 words)
PRODUCT: This is a 750-word essay.
FORMAT: This 750-word essay is the end-product of your investigation of a contemporary health priority in Australia. The discussion will explore the relevant historical, social, political and/or cultural influences (all linked with social determinants of health) impacting the health issue. This essay must be written in academic style. In-text references are required and are included in the word count. The references must be listed alphabetically on a separate page in APA7 style.
CRITERIA: Description of a health priority Synthesis and discussion of the relevant social determinants of health Style and logic of academic writing Use of APA7 style referencing in text and listed
Details of Task:
- Select one of the four (4) Health Priorities above. See the following link. ‘Leading causes of the total burden’ in Australia’s Health 2018 report (Figure 3.1.1 or XXXXXXXXXXathttps://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-health/australias-health-2018/contents/table-of-contents.
- Discuss how the issue is experienced in Australian society.
- Describetwo (2) social determinants of healthrelevant to the health issue
- Write a logical essay in an academic writing style
- Cite at least 5 references usingAPA7 style. The references must be appropriate sources and include a textbook, a website and journal articles.
- A criterion-referenced marking rubric is provided on the course blackboard showing mark allocations. Please refer to the policy for more information on assessment marking and moderation.https://www.usc.edu.au/explore/policies-and-procedures/assessment-courses-and-coursework-programs-procedures
- Font size: 12, Font: Calibri, Arial, Times New Roman accepted., Spacing:1.5
- Please do not forget to explore the Library Guide (link provided below) & Academic Skills support resources for Task 1 for further explanation of the Task.