Reference no: EM132284858
Part -1:
Section A (Biological Determinants)
1. Write an essay on the interactions between the biological and behavioural determinants of fertility and their effects on population health. Refer to changes in fertility rates in at least one country in your answer.
2. Discuss the biological determinants of cardiovascular disease and consider how these can be addressed in primary, secondary and tertiary prevention.
Section B (Psychological Determinants)
3. Consider why people fail to engage in positive health behaviours which will promote their health and well-being. Illustrate your answer with reference to research on ONE of the Social Cognitive Models of health behaviour.
4. Discuss the role of self-efficacy in enhancing well-being and the adoption of health promoting behaviours.
Section C (Socio-environmental Determinants)
5. According to Oppenheim & Harker (1996) Infant Mortality Rate is higher among low social class families. Discuss this finding in relation to the different forms of social inequality.
6. Please describe the different types of injuries, explain why injuries are perceived as a public health problem and discuss potential prevention efforts using either the ‘levels of prevention' or the ‘Haddon Matrix' approach.
Part -2:
Section A (Biological Determinants)
1. Write an essay on the genetic determinants of cancer. In your answer give examples of how genetics, age, sex, behavioural and environmental factors may interact.
2. Discuss the risk factors for cardiovascular disease with specific reference to the role of physical activity.
Section B (Psychological Determinants)
3. Drawing on the research findings, critically evaluate the utility of EITHER the Health Belief Model OR the Theory of Planned Behaviour in planning health promotion interventions.
4. Discuss the contribution of the concept of self-efficacy to our understanding of health behaviour.
Section C (Socio-environmental Determinants)
5. Write an essay describing the links between the principles of sustainable development and health promotion.
6. What issues of health inequalities have been identified by the WHO Commission on Social Determinants of Health and discuss how they can be explained using social theories of social inequalities?