DQ 1: What are some communicable diseases or threats currently affecting public and community health in your area? What are some procedures used in public health to eliminate the threat to society?
DQ 2: What are some environmental factors that affect public and community health? Which factor is most troublesome? Why?
DQ 3: How has studying social and behavioral sciences contributed to understanding public health? Provide examples of how socioeconomic status, lifestyle, and community resources affect health. Which factor do you think is most difficult to change? Why?