Find an article in the news media (e.g., The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, NPR, etc.) that focuses on a current or emerging public health issue that requires policy or systems change in the United States, California, Los Angeles County, or City of Long Beach. The news article must be published within the last three months.
The paper should identify and discuss the following prompts:
1. Element of Concern
Identify the current or emerging public health issue. Discuss what is the problem.
2. Element of Public Health Value
Discuss why it matters. Discuss the importance of the problem. Discuss who is affected?
3. Element of Policy
Discuss a solution. Discuss what should be done. Discuss what policy or system change is needed.
Discuss what will happen if nothing is done.
Discuss who opposes or supports the change and why.
4. Describe at least two characteristics of health advocacy and policy that are highlighted in this current or emerging public health issue.
5. Discuss the role of public health advocacy and policy as it relates to this current or emerging public health issue.
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