Assignment - The Health Problem -Health Policy Link

Topic: Tobacco dependency threatens the health of many Americans and it poses a preventable burden to the health care system.

Provide a short name for the health problem and the short name of the federal legislation.

Describe and provide details about the health problem. Indicate in detail who is most impacted by this health problem. This section must include how the problem impacts patients, health provider professionals, health organizations, and government. Note the human and financial costs. Use in-text citations for all statistical references.

Summarize the health problem as recognized by Health People 2020. Note how the health problem you identified fits within the HP2020 framework. Use in-text citations as needed. Does another governmental document identify and describe the problem? If so, indicate the source. Hypothesize about why this specific societal health problem might have been excluded from HP2020.

Indicate the government's response to the health problem you selected. Select one piece of legislation or public policy. In this section include the Bill Number or the citation from the statute with the section.

Describe the scope of the legislation and the anticipated impact.

As of the date of submission, what is the status of the legislation in the health policy cycle?

In your findings, would you say the health policy adequately addresses the health problem you identified?

What resource would a health organization use to check for updates on this policy?