Infant Mortality Investigative Report, Health and Medical homework help

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Task 1–Infant Mortality Rates (20 pts)

The U.S. has higher infant mortality rates than other developed nations. In the course project, you will examine many aspects of this issue.

Begin your investigation of infant mortality rates in the U.S. by gathering and analyzing statistical data.

  • Gather data about infant mortality rates in various countries. Identify five countries that have the lowest infant mortality rates and five countries that have the highest infant mortality rates.
  • Find out the infant mortality rate in the U.S. and discuss where the U.S. ranks internationally.

Note: Using tables is a helpful approach when presenting numerical data.

Task 2–Medical Causes of Infant Mortality (20 pts)

Using a credible Online Library, select and read five articles in peer-reviewed journals, such as Journal of Epidemiology, Journal of Environment Health, and Journal of Applied Epidemiology, on medical causes of infant mortality.

Write an annotated bibliography of the five articles, which should include a one-paragraph summary of each article. Write original summaries; do not merely copy the abstracts. In each of your summaries, include the following:

  • The study’s hypothesis or objective
  • The study’s methodological approach
  • The study’s pertinent findings and conclusions

Task 3–Social, Economic, and Cultural Determinants (20 pts)

Using a credible Online Library, select and read five articles in peer-reviewed journals, such as Journal of Epidemiology and American Journal of Public Health, on socioeconomic/cultural causes of infant mortality.

Write an annotated bibliography of the five articles, which should include a one-paragraph summary of each article. Write original summaries; do not merely copy the abstracts. In each of your summaries, include the following:

  • The study’s hypothesis or objective
  • The study’s methodological approach
  • The study’s pertinent findings and conclusions

Task 4–Analysis (100 pts)

Using the information gathered, write a 2- to 3-page report about effective measures to curb infant mortality rates. Consider necessary policy changes using specific evidence from your research as a guide.

Note: It may be helpful to review strategies employed by nations with low infant mortality rates.

Cite sources of information in the correct APA format.

Present all your work in a 3-page Microsoft Word document. Be sure to use APA format with in-text citations from scholarly references noted on separate page.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria

Maximum Points

Identified appropriate statistical data regarding infant mortality at the national and international levels.

20

Listed five articles/annotations on medical causes of infant mortality.

20

Listed five articles/annotations on socioeconomic/cultural causes of infant mortality.

20

Described effective measures to curb infant mortality rates in the U.S.

100

Presentation and Writing Components:

Organization

Wrote an introduction that has an opening, provides some background information, and states the topic.

Ensured the presence of transitions between paragraphs.

Created a conclusion that summarizes the main argument and has a clear ending.

12

Style

Ensured that the graphical presentation of the statistical data is clear, appropriate for the assignment, and balanced and complements the writing.

12

Usage and Mechanics

Ensured that any written portion follows conventions of spelling and grammar throughout; errors are infrequent and do not interfere with comprehension.

8

APA Elements

Used APA format to accurately paraphrase, quote, and cite in most areas throughout when appropriate or called for. Ensured that the errors present are mostly minor.

8

Total:

200

 
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