Problem
Discuss the public health law or policy and describe its impact on a community, including its ethical implications. Examples could include laws/policies targeting smoking, obesity, healthy mothers and babies, vaccinations, etc. Include the following:
• Describe the law or policy and why it was passed.
• Discuss at what level the law or policy has been passed (the federal, state, or local level) and how it is being implemented.
• Discuss who the law or policy targets and how they are being impacted.
• Evaluate the efficacy of the law or policy. Include evidence demonstrating success or failure.
• Discuss the law or policy's ethical implications. Do you think this law or policy is fair and ethical? Is it being applied fairly and ethically? Are decisions being made for the common good consistent with the Christian worldview? Defend your responses.
• Explain if there have been any unforeseen or unintended consequences.