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PART ONE: Topic: Historical Context of Public Policy Decision Making
Fairchild, Rosner, Colgrove, Bayer, and Fried (2010) describe how public health has moved from a social focus to an epidemiological focus. They assert that in order for leaders and policymakers to address public health issues in the 21st century, they have to know the past before articulating future decisions. Describe the importance of public health history as leaders address issues today. Why is the historical context important to the health disparity program you have identified for your course project?
Use a minimum of three scholarly resources to support your ideas. Be sure to cite your sources using APA style and formatting. Two pages each.
PART TWO: Topic: Key Participants in Decision Making
Public health decisions are made at the federal, state, and local levels. Identify and describe one federal public health law and the key decision makers in getting the law passed. Identify and describe a state or local health law, and explain why it is regulated at the local level.
Use a minimum of three scholarly resources to support your ideas. Be sure to cite your sources using APA style and formatting. Two pages each.