Description: Using the public health model, this course starts with identifying a public health problem and discovering changeable factors that will reduce the problem through to developing a policy intervention, its passage, its implementation, and evaluation. Students gain insight on testifying on legislation, commenting on regulations, and assisting implementation.
Learning Objectives: · Interpret results of data analysis for public health research, policy, or practice.
· Design a population-based policy, program, project or intervention.
· Discuss the policy-making process, including the role of ethics and evidence.
· Evaluate policies for their impact on public health and health equity.