Research and discuss 1 public health issue in the United States today. | Homework Help

Phase 4 IP

4 to 5 pages APA due 3/15/2017

Research and discuss 1 public health issue in the United States today. Write a paper that aIDresses the following:

Explain why it is a public health issue and what is currently being done to aIDress it at the local, state, and federal levels.

Discuss any applicable health policies and regulations that may be in place to aIDress the issue

Phase 5 IP

8 to 9 pages APA due 3/22/2017

Examine and research 1 chronic disease (e.g., heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, obesity) and write a paper that discusses the following:

A comparison of 2 health care policies that are in place (either at the state or federal level) that aIDress the disease

The impact the disease has had on the U.S. population and health care system as a whole

Strategies that are in place to educate and promote prevention of the disease through public health at the federal and state levels

Any challenges and progress to date that has been made in preventing and reducing health risks associated with the disease

2–3 strategies that may increase awareness, education, and prevention of that disease