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
Follow this outline when writing the policy brief:
Identify issue.
Background information -
(a) Population effected;
(b) Local, state or national level; and
(c) Evidence about the issues supported by resources
Problem statement.
Suggestions for addressing the issue (solutions) -
(a) Including necessary stakeholders (government officials, administrator); and
(b) Include budget or funding considerations, if applicable
Impact on the Health Care Delivery System
Include three peer-reviewed sources and two other sources to support the policy brief.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide.