Benchmark – Policy Brief Infographic
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Assessment Description
The purpose of this assignment is for students to create an
infographic to educate the community on the impact of a
public health issue and make recommendations for policy
change.
Research public health issues located on the American
Public Health Association (APHA) website, found in the
topic Resources under “Topics and Issues.” Select a public
health issue related to an environmental issue within the
U.S. health care delivery system and examine its effect on a
specific population.
Based on the public health issue selected, create an
infographic that briefly addresses the following:
• Describe the selected public health issue and its impact
on the community. Include data that demonstrate the
significance of this issue and key risk factors leading to
this issue.
• Discuss ways that the public health issue can be
prevented, including key concepts of epidemiology.
• Explain a policy that currently addresses this issue and
the impact of this policy on population outcomes
including social justice and health equity.
• Propose at least one change to existing policies to
better address this issue. Support recommendations
with appropriate evidence.
• Summarize what steps are required to initiate policy
change. Identify necessary stakeholders required to
initiate policy change (government officials,
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