Use the following pointers to guide you in developing your paper:

• Provide a clear, specific, definition of your topic. For example, your topic can be on CHD, obesity, or smoking.
• How does this topic or health behavior relate to the leading health indicators/focus areas/goals of Healthy People 2020 document? This document can be found at Healthy People 2020
• How is this topic or behavior relevant to community health? How is this topic relevant to other national health campaigns or national health initiatives?
• If you are writing about a health behavior, what is the prevalence of this behavior in the United States and your state? Does prevalence differ by gender, race, age, socioeconomic status? Provide some statistics here.
• Describe the significance of this topic/health behavior in America today. Discuss any diseases and/or societal problems caused by this behavior. Are there any financial costs or costs to society associated with this topic/behavior?
• Describe the risk factors associated with this topic/behavior. What factors lead to this health behavior or disease?
• How can the risk factors be controlled or prevented? How can the negative outcomes be prevented? What are the current recommendations for preventing premature morbidity/mortality in this area? Are there any programs that have shown to be effective in the literature?

Please identify a minimum of three organizations or healthcare agencies either nationally or locally that provide programs, funding, or resources to address this issue

• For this paper, include a brief one-page summary and reference list.