Topic: Child health or development issue of public health significance.
Paper details:
Write a research brief on a key child health or development issue of public health significance. (e.g. executive functioning, toxic environment, maternal depression, etc.) executive functioning, or maternal depression, Research the topic, reading and cite a minimum of 5-7 peer-reviewed articles on the topic (not web-sites). Paper should follow APA format.
The research brief should be between 1500-2000 words aimed at policy makers that contain the following:
Scope of the Problem:
Define the topic or issue area. Give current prevalence figures, other epidemiological data that helps convey the importance of the issue.
Who does this problem affect? Describe what is known about which children/families are at greatest risk.
What is the state of the science? Select several high-quality studies to highlight. Summarize their key findings, basic methods, and limitations.
Public Health Significance:
What are the implications of this research for policy makers, practitioners, or the public?
Unanswered Questions:
What do we still need to know to effectively address this issue?
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