Impact of an environmental public health issue and make recommendations for policy change.
Based on the public health issue selected, address the following:
1. Describe the public health issue. Include the following information:
(a) what population is affected,
(b) at what level does it occur (local, state, or national), and
(c) evidence about the issue supported by resources.
2. Discuss how the public health issue is addressed by the current policies.
3. Include what changes you would propose to the existing policies. Describe what steps are required to initiate policy change.
4. Identify the necessary stakeholders required to initiate policy change (government officials, administrator) and explain the importance of their role, such as budgeting or funding.
5. Discuss the impact on the health care delivery system.
