From Health Protection to Community Development

A Written Critique ( 2500 words) of Community Development, incorporating a critical appraisal of the approach as it contribution to public health practice.

*provide a brief outline of the key theme

*what does the theme tell us about how health is viewed, defined and conceptualised

*what assumptions are being made about the nature of health ( for example to promote health, prevent disease)

*how is the theme underpinned by current policy ( locally, nationally or internationally)

*how is the theme delivered in practice ( what approaches are generally undertaken)

* Critically what does research tell us about this as an approach and its contribution to the public health?

* what are the ethical issues to be considered?

*what ideas do you have ( underpinned by literature) that could shape this approach in the future?