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In this internal assessment (done at school, not in an exam), you pick a real New Zealand health issue — things like youth drug use, domestic violence, gambling, or discrimination — and write a detailed analysis of it. You need to explain what the issue is and why it matters, identify the main factors driving it, and recommend practical strategies to make things fairer and better for the people affected. Everything you write must be backed up with real evidence from reliable sources like government websites, health organisations, or research published in the last five years. Note: suicide and eating disorders are specifically off-limits as topics.
What to do, grades and common mistakes
- ·Choose a real New Zealand health issue that affects a specific group or community and is a matter of public concern (e.g. youth alcohol use, domestic violence, gambling, mental health in schools).
- ·Explain what the issue actually is — how common it is, who it affects, and why it matters for people's wellbeing and for society as a whole.
- ·Explain the main factors that drive or worsen the issue (for example: social, economic, cultural, environmental, or political factors).
- ·Recommend specific strategies that could reduce harm and create fairer outcomes for the people affected.
- ·Back everything up with real evidence — statistics, quotes, or examples from credible and up-to-date sources (government ministries, recognised health organisations, recent research journals).
You explain what the health issue is and why it matters, describe the main factors that influence it, and suggest some strategies to improve outcomes. Your points are supported by relevant evidence.