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Alternatives, 29(2), 34-40.)))))))).

assignment question

Can stress ever be a positive social determinant of health? Explain how,

with at least two references from the literature (10 marks)

ln whatway is stress a negative social determinant of health? Give

evidence from the literature with at least 7 references and give one “real life” example of stressl impacting on health (40 marks)

In addition 10 marks will be awarded for correct referencing, presentation and grammar (10 marks) Due Date: Week 11 Thursday 8th May 5
pm Total marks forthis assessment60 marks; word limit: 2, 2000 words Submission Details: Aa Turnitin Rationale This assignment is
summative in nature, that isto say it gives the participant the occasion to showthey have grasped the importance ofthe social
determinants of health in particular situations.

a) Have you shown that you have reflected on the literature to show whether stress can ever be a positive social determinant of
heahh?

Also if you have explained how this can be so (with at least two referencesfrom the literature) (10 marks)

b) Have you shown

that stress a negative social determinant of health? Give evidence from the literature with at least 7 references and give a “real life”
example of stress impacting on health (40 marks)-

Do you state the question at the beginning? – Did you answer the questions? – Did

ou give evidence of your position? – Do you make a conclusion? – 10 Marks will be deducted for poor referencing and presentation
llgrammar etc) Please review the marking rubric on the next page which shows howthe marks will be awarded and are weighted against the above

criteria.

Resources In addition to the readings suggested you are encouraged to use the library and internet and to become familiar It is
advised that students wishing to use Turnitin as a learning tool to check referencing need to submittheir draft essaysto Turnitin at least
5 days before the deadline submission date.

assignment criteria

1. Question stated at the beginning and student has discussed how

stress can be a positive social determinant of health using a minimum of2 references ( 10 marks)

2. Student has clearly demonstrated how

stress can be a negative social determinant of health using a minimum of7 references and a ‘real life’ example of how stress impacts
health is provided (40 marks)

3. Essay is well written and structured with few grammar errors, referencing errors and a conclusion is

provided (10 marks) Mark forthis assignment Out of 60