Reflect on the characteristics of a problem with the public health issue you have selected. The public health topic focus should be a modifiable risk factor over a specific period. Describe the problem that relates to your chosen topic and discuss the characteristics of this problem. What needs were identified to determine the need for a public health intervention?

1. Read “Section 3: Defining and Analyzing the Problem,” from Chapter 17: Analyzing Community Problems and Solutions, located on the Community Tool Box website.
URL:
https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/analyze/analyze-community-problems-and-solutions/define-analyze-problem/main

2. Read “Section 6: Generating and Choosing Solutions,” from Chapter 17: Analyzing Community Problems and Solutions, located on the Community Tool Box website.
URL:
https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/analyze/analyze-community-problems-and-solutions/generate-solutions/main