University of Delaware Public Health Policy Proposal Letter

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This week you will apply your knowledge of health behavior models to address needs in a priority population. Compose a 1-2 page letter to a local representative advocating for health policy in support of one of the following goals:

  • Preventing smokeless tobacco among middle and high school students
  • Smoking cessation for pregnant women
  • Alcohol counseling and treatment after first DUI (driving under the influence) offense
  • Primary prevention of alcohol misuse among college undergraduates

Provide background information to describe the need for this health policy change. Include a description of relevant statistics, morbidity/mortality rates, health equity concerns. Base your proposed policy change on one of the health behavior theories discussed so far in this course.

Even though this letter is not written in APA format, citations and references are still required.