(1) The social ecology of health model identifies five levels of influence on health: interpersonal, intrapersonal, organizational, community, and societal. (2) The theory/model chosen by the student to analyze their assigned focus area of environmental health was the social ecology of health model. (3) The student explained how their chosen theory/model relates to environmental health at the community and societal levels by influencing policies, infrastructure, and socioeconomic factors impacting environmental health issues.

1. Analyze a Health Theory or Model
Analyze a Health Theory or ModelAs a health professional, it is important to understand the
theories and models that underlie your work. They can be indispensible in guiding your
decisions and actions. In this Discussion, you will apply a health theory or model to the
levels of influence in the social ecology of health model.To prepare for this Assignment:
Review the models and theories from Chapter 4 of the text and Part 2 of Theory at a
Glance.Select one model or theory that you studied this week that coincides with one of the
five hierarchical levels in the social ecology of health model.• Reflect upon how the model
or theory explains a health condition associated with the previously Healthy People
assigned focus area.Assignment: Write a 1-page comprehension response to the
following:(1). In your own words, describe one way that the chosen theory explains your
Healthy People assigned focus area, ( assigned area Environmental Health). Use terms from
the model or theory in your explanation, and be sure to cite your sources appropriately.(2).
Now state the hierarchical level or levels (i.e., interpersonal, intrapersonal, organizational,
community, and society) in the social ecology of health model that corresponds with your
chosen theory. Please explain why it is related to the hierarchical level(s).(3). Be sure to cite
your supporting documentation appropriately in correct APA format.References:Coreil, J.
(Ed.). (2010). Social and behavioral foundations of public health (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks,
CA: Sage.• Course Text: Social and Behavioral Foundations of Public Health• Chapter 4,
Behavioral and Social Science TheoryThis chapter explains health theories and models that
are dominant in the field. It also maps each theory or model to a level of the social ecology of
health model. Key concepts in social science research and practice are also
addressed.Chapter 6, The Social Environment and HealthThe social environment (human
groups, social systems, and institutional settings) is analyzed in the context of the social
ecology of health model.Article: National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services. (2005). Theory at a glance: A guide for health
promotion practice. Retrieved from
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/cancerlibrary/theory.pdfThis week, read Part 2:
Theories and Applications (pp. 9– 31).Article: Pasick, R. J., Burke, N. J., Barker, J. C., Joseph,
G., Bird, J. A., Guerra, C. (2009). Behavioral theory in a diverse society: Like a compass on
Mars. Health Education and Behavior, 36(Suppl. 1). Retrieved from the Walden Library
databases.Course RubricsDiscussion postings and responses demonstrate a full
understanding of the concepts and key points presented in the text/s and Learning
Resources.Postings provide significant detail, including at least two relevant examples,

2. evidence from the readings, discerning ideas, and/or personal insight. All of the discussion
postings and responses contribute to the quality of interaction by offering stimulating
thoughts and probes.Postings provide evidence that the student has read and considered
one or more of other colleagues’ postings and synthesized key comments and ideas.The
postings respectfully offer suggestions, questions, constructive feedback, or opposing
viewpoints.Postings contribute something new to the discussion.