Special Topics in Public Health
Researching Federal Initiatives
There are numerous federal initiatives in place to address current public health issues in environmental health, emergency preparedness and response, and injury prevention. Educating the public and developing health promotion programs are essential for improving the nation's health and lowering healthcare costs associated with injury and disease.
Using the readings for this week, the South University Online Library, and the Internet, research various federal initiatives that have addressed public health issues. Respond to the following:
What federal initiatives are in place to address current public health issues? Explain in detail with a minimum of two examples.
What are the outcomes of these initiatives? Explain with examples.
Are there some issues that are not being adequately addressed? Explain giving examples from your research.