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Using a Health Policy Model to Develop a Change in Policy to Improve the Public's Health
In a Microsoft Word document of 2-3 pages formatted in APA style, you will focus on the methods to develop a change in policy to improve the public's health by using a health policy model.
Suppose you want to initiate a policy of taxing sugared sodas/pop/beverages in your community. In your paper, address each of the following criteria:
a) Use the Longest's policy cycle model to structure your proposed policy.
b) What arguments would you use to make the case for the policy?
c) What argument(s) would your opponents make?
d) How would you go about getting buy-in for your proposed policy?
• What stakeholder groups need to be involved in promoting your policy?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.