Policy Analysis

This assignment will be the first of the two-part policy process assignment in which you will identify and analyze a public health policy. The first assignment is a policy analysis essay and the second assignment will be a redevelopment of the same policy. Visit the National Conference of State Legislation website and select a policy of interest to you. Examples of public health policies include HPV vaccinations, allocation of resources for epidemics, and tobacco and smoking to name a few.

Instructions
For this assignment, do the following:

Describe a public health issue and an existing policy related to that issue. Discuss the series of events that led to the development of the policy, including epidemiological data that substantiated it.
Analyze how current policy impacts outcomes for the public health issue and the key stakeholders.
Evaluate who has the greatest interest in the implementation of the policy.
Include the alternatives that were considered before this policy was implemented.
Evaluate whether the policy is achieving its goals and identify the parts of it that are less effective.
In relation to the public health policy, analyze how cultural values and practices impact its effectiveness.
Identify the ethical dilemma or trade-offs policymakers must consider regarding this policy.
Review the scoring guide before developing and submitting your assignment to ensure you meet all evaluation criteria.

Additional Requirements
Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:

Written communication: Written communication is free from errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Your paper should demonstrate the current APA style and formatting.
Number of resources: Include a minimum of three resources, appropriately cited throughout your paper and in your reference list.
Suggested length: 23 typed and double-spaced pages, not including the title page and reference list.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.

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