Example of how health data can influence policy development

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Assignment:

The development of the ban on smoking in public areas is a great example of how health data can influence policy development and what an important role it plays in solidifying health regulations. "Policy research is a tool to generate, gather, and disseminate information that informs the actions of policymakers" (Porche, 2012).

Tax increase on cigarettes has been one of the most intensive and aggressive public health interventions. Can you please analyze the health and economic implications of a tobacco tax increase on health disparity such as smoking?

References

Porche, D. J. (2012). Health policy: Application for nurses and other health care professionals. Boston, MA: Jones and Bartlett.

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