Writing: The Future of Public Health
OERPROJECT / GLOBAL HEALTHWRITING: THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC HEALTH1Unless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Writing: The Future of Public Health,” OER Project, https://www.oerproject.com/PurposeWhat do we need to do today to prepare for the public health challenges of tomorrow? Take a look into the future and make an argument for the most important steps we need to take now.Process1.Fill in the table below after watching The Future of Public Health.Key ideaDefinitionWhy is this important for public health?Disease surveillanceThe process of monitoring, collecting, and analyzing data about diseases to track how they spread and where they appear.Planetary healthThe idea that the health of humans is connected to the health of the entire planet, including animals, plants, and ecosystems.Technology and misinformationThe fact that technology can help spread accurate health information, but it can also spread misinformation—false or misleading claims—very quickly.Health equityThe opportunity for everyone to be as healthy as possible, regardless of who they are or where they live.
OERPROJECT / GLOBAL HEALTHWRITING: THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC HEALTH22.Write a short paragraph (three to five sentences) in response to thisprompt: What is the most important thing we can do to prepare for public health challenges in the future?Support your answer with evidence from the video.