Assignment
Details:
Select a public health issue and write a 750-1,000 word policy brief that provides a brief summary of the issue, options to solve the issue, and the best way to solve this issue. Select a public health issue from one of the following American Public Health Association websites: Climate Change or Topics and Issues.
Follow this outline when writing the policy brief:
1. Identify issue.
2. Background information - (a) Population effected; (b) Local, state or national level; and (c) Evidence about the issues supported by resources
3. Problem statement.
4. Suggestions for addressing the issue (solutions) - (a) Including necessary stakeholders (government officials, administrator); and (b) Include budget or funding considerations, if applicable
5. Impact on the Health Care Delivery System
Include three peer-reviewed sources and two other sources to support the policy brief.
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.