Discussion Post: What is the role of globalization in the interaction of the environment with human health? (Completion time: 60 minutes)
This activity will help you explain how globalization influences the interaction of the environment with human health.
Step 1: Create a 250-350 piece of writing that includes all the following points:
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Describe how nations, peoples, and economies are becoming increasingly interconnected and interdependent.
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Describe the positive and negative impact and processes of globalization on health.
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The risk impact of economic globalization on human health.
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All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. See the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library for instructions: APA citation resource (references are excluded from word counts).
Step 2: To share your work, click on the button at the bottom of the screen labeled 'Add a new discussion topic.' and include the title "Discussion: What is the role of globalization in the interaction of the environment with human health?" in the subject line.
Step 3: To complete the activity, you will need to comment on at least one other post made by your peers in a respectful and professional manner. Be sure that your post engages your peers' discussion by including a reflection upon learning, sharing insight into the interaction of human health with the environment and how it is influenced by globalization, providing your perspectives on the impact of globalization, or asking insightful questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply back. To post a reply, click on the particular discussion, then click on 'reply'.
OPTIONAL Step 4: Interact (10 minutes)
If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”