In examining the “2008 Blueprint for a Healthier America” readings, it is clear that when the document was created it was designed to inspire and facilitate positive change.

Looking at the current state of health care in the United States do you believe that many of the suggestions were utilized by then President Barrack Obama?
Since you have only been asked to read through the Guiding Principles, utilizing those headings, what programs have you seen develop and what programs likely will not happen?
Highlight two programs that have been developed and find a scholarly source (Links to an external site.) for each that discusses its growth and impact.

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In Chapter 4 of the Turnock (2015) text you read about the growth of public health through governmental action and policy. A particular area of interest is in the states police powers, essentially the ability of public health to limit severely or restrict a person’s rights.

In this discussion highlight two scenarios where you believe it is within the ethical and legal boundaries for a public health official to limit someone’s personal freedoms. Support your response with at least one source (does not have to be scholarly) NOTE: You cannot use the smallpox example from the text.
Do you believe this legal ability should remain or is it potentially outdated and invasive? Explain why or why not.

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Watch the following video on India and Pakistan’s long standing conflict (start at minute 11:38): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Nzm2CidMpM

Watch the following video on the conflicts surrounding South Sudan: https://www.vox.com/world/2016/12/8/13817072/south-sudan-crisis-explained-ethnic-cleansing-genocide

What are some similarities and differences you see between the two ethnic conflicts? How does colonialism play a role in these conflicts? What role does religion play? Ethnicity? And Capitalism?

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Watch the video from this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppSAlO9pmPA

and think about how disasters, traumas, and risks affect the way we view deaths (For example PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, etc). Think about the events you saw and the things the victims/witnesses say (emotions, facts, vocal intonations). Discuss:

The fear, confusion, and sorrow that accompanies traumatic deaths. The disruptions that occur not just in this moment of the traumatic events but, from the perspectives of the families and friends, as well.
How does our/your cultural understanding of death impact the way you process these events?
How would you comfort someone else that has suffered through a traumatic event?
How would you comfort yourself?

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