A Public Health Issue Related to an Environmental Issue

Investigate a public health issue related to an environmental issue within the U.S. healthcare delivery system and examine its effect on a specific population.

Describe the policy health issue. Include what population is affected, at what level it occurs, and evidence about the issues supported by resources. Create a problem statement. Provide suggestions for addressing the health issue caused by the current policy. Describe what steps are required to initiate policy change. Include necessary stakeholders (government officials, administrator) and budget or funding considerations, if applicable. Discuss the impact on the health care delivery system. Include three peer-reviewed sources and two other sources to support the policy brief.