Scientific Writing
Written for public health courses in professional writing and research design, these literature reviews explore the influence of cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic factors on important health problems. Please click the links below to download the full literature reviews.
Literature Review: Tobacco Use Among American Indian and Alaska Native Youth
This literature review examines the tobacco use risk factors that disproportionately affect American Indian and Alaska Native youth. Specifically, the review looks at the negative impacts of racial and ethnic disparities, historical trauma and discrimination, and regional and geographic influences.
Literature Review: Examining the Risk Factors for Increased Cardiovascular Disease Mortality in Rural Populations
This article explores the role of barriers to care and the social determinants of health in cardiovascular disease outcomes for rural populations.
These pieces highlight my ability to:
- Perform an extensive review of academic literature from reputable databases
- Synthesize findings from a wide variety of sources in a clear, effective manner
- Identify themes and gaps in existing literature
Chase Reece, BSHP '24 