Assignment Task

Consider a current planetary health issue and outline the impact social, political, environmental and economic factors have had on this. In your answer, consider and assess the key challenges that have arisen as a result of this health issue and the impact this has had on peoples’ and the planets well-being and effectivity locally, nationally and globally.

Your work will need to be presented in a public facing piece of writing format e.g.

• Magazine article
• An online blog
• A journal opinion piece
• An info leaflet/ extended handout

You will be assessed on:

• Your understanding of the concept of health and how this is impacted by social, political, environmental and economic factors, supported by credible sources
• Your understanding on the key differences between Planetary Health, Global Health and One Health
• Your examination of key issues around the planetary health issue you have chosen, and its impact on the wider and vulnerable population(with careful consideration of what makes a vulnerable population) and the planet. .
• How does this issue impact the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that were adopted by the United Nations in 2015? Analyse the specific goals or targets within the SDGs framework that are directly or indirectly affected by the issue, emphasising the potential consequences for sustainable development.
• Your ability to present information in a clear, concise and structured manner for the audience in the question
• Examples of contemporary issues you could choose include: climate change, pandemics, Non Communicable Diseases, environmental degradation, urbanisation etc.