Select two cities or states and compare how each addresses a shared public health issue (e.g., lead abatement, climate adaptation) using the EPHS as a comparative framework. Task: Research how City/State A and City/State B assess, communicate, and respond to the public health issue. Examine how they use data, enforce laws, or engage communities. Analyze what’s working well in one place that the other could adopt. Length: 2–3 full pages (excluding references) Optional: Students may include 1 figure or table to summarize comparisons (does not count toward page count) Formatting: Font: Arial Font Size: 12-point Line Spacing: 1.5 spaced Margins: 1 inch on all sides Document Type: Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx) File Naming instructions: Name your file exactly as follows: Example: “Module XX, S. Stahr” Use your first name initial followed by your last name. Replace “XX” with the correct module number before submitting. Assignments that are not saved as a Word document or are not named correctly may receive point deductions. Citations: All factual statements, data, policies, programs, statistics, or descriptions of public health actions that are not your own original analysis or reflection must be supported with citations. Students are required to include APA-formatted in-text citations throughout the paper and a complete APA-formatted reference list at the end of the document. Your own reflections, interpretations, and comparative analysis do not require citations; however, any claims based on external sources must be cited. Failure to include appropriate in-text citations and a reference list, or failure to follow APA formatting, may result in point deductions and may be reviewed under academic integrity guidelines. Organization: Introduction Briefly describe the public health issue and the jurisdictions selected EPHS-Based Comparison Use the 10 Essential Public Health Services to structure your comparison Focus especially on areas like assessment, communication, data use, law enforcement, and community engagement Findings & Analysis Identify key similarities and differences Highlight what is working well and transferable Conclusion Reflect on the influence of governance, resources, and context on public health implementation Context: “Jurisdiction” = a government or organizational unit with legal authority over a geographic area (like a state health department, city health department, tribal nation, etc.). “Cross-jurisdiction” = looking across two or more of those units. “Analysis” = comparing them based on defined criteria (like the 10 EPHS). “Cross-Jurisdiction Analysis” means comparing how different public health jurisdictions (such as states, counties, cities, or countries) approach the same issue or function, to identify similarities, differences, strengths, weaknesses, or best practices.