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    Demonstrate understanding of key  public health concepts from the reading without simply reiterating what is in the reading.
    Describe your reaction to the reading.  What questions did they prompt?  How did you feel about them?  What else would you like to know about the reading?  Why do you feel that way?
    Conclude assignment with a clearly written question or comment that would provoke discussion among people.  Your question may be featured.

This is the reading:

    http://digitaledition.chicagotribune.com/infinity/article_share.aspx?guid=8246db31-a36d-499d-b24b-c8db7f226786