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1. select an actual example of a public health policy, preferably one with
which you are familiar, or about which you are able to obtain detailed
information.
select an actual example of a public health policy, preferably one with which you are
familiar, or about which you are able to obtain detailed information.select an actual example
of a public health policy, preferably one with which you are familiar, or about which you are
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information/ ?select an actual example of a public health policy, preferably one with which
you are familiar, or about which you are able to obtain detailed information. You will also
need to decide on a peer-reviewjournal (of your own choice) appropriate to the field of
policy which you have chosen. Your analysis should draw on the policy frameworks and
debates that have been canvassed in this topic in order to appraise tlchosen policy in terms
ofthe effectiveness of its development in response to perceived public health ‘problems’;its
actual or likely effects on programmes and practice in the field; and, the extent to which it
takes into account existing research in the area andlor its implications for future
research.The paper based on this analysis should demonstrate a sound knowledge ofthe
literature in the relevantfield, current debates and alternative policy strategies. It should
provide evidence of your ability to analyse the ways in which publichealth problems are
represented in policies and the solutions that are presumed to follow.Specifically, the paper
must address the following assessment criteria, it should:Provide evidence of critical
analysis ofthe processes of policy formulation and development of the policy. In cases
where this information is not accessible to the student it will be necessary to explain why
and to address the implications ofthis for the analysis.Take account of contextual factors
relevant to the policy, for example, workforce and other resourcerequirements, the division
of responsibility for the policy area between sectors, and any education or training
implications.Examine in detail the extent to which the policy has resulted (or is likely to
result) in programmes that address the social determinants of health.Provide
recommendations for the future advancement ofthe policy area and related programmes, in
particular regarding research opportunities, with a view to the reduction of health
inequities in the area You will need to select an actual example of a public health
policy,preferably one with which you are familiar, or about which you are able to obtain
detailed information. You will also need to decide on a peer-reviewjournal (of your own
choice) appropriate to the field of policy which you have chosen. Your analysis should draw

2. on the policy frameworks and debates that have been canvassed in this topic inorder to
appraise the chosen policy in terms of: the effectiveness of its development in response to
perceived public health‘problems’; its actual or likely effects on programmes and practice in
the field; and, the extent to which it takes into account existing research in the area andlor
its implications for future research.The paper based on this analysis should demonstrate a
sound knowledge oftheliterature in the relevant field, current debates and alternative policy
strategies. It should provide evidence of your ability to analyse the ways in which public
health problems are represented in policies and the solutions that are presumed to follow.
Specifically, the paper must address the following assessment criteria, itshould:Provide
evidence of critical analysis ofthe processes of policy formulation and development ofthe
policy. In cases where thisinformation is not accessible to the student it will be necessary to
explain why and to address the implications of this for the analysis.Take account of
contextual factors relevant to the policy, for example, workforce and other resource
requirements, the division of responsibility for the policy area between sectors, and any
education or training implications.Examine in detail the extent to which the policy has
resulted (or is likely to result) in programmes that address the social determinants of
health.Provide recommendations for the future advancement ofthe policy area and related
programmes, in particular regarding research opportunities, with a view to the reduction of
health inequities in the area