Respond to the following discussion:
A public health issue that could be addressed with a policy change
Smoking is a public health issue that affects millions of people worldwide per year. However, in underserved communities, the effect of smoking is more prevalent and prominent. Smoking is responsible for more than 7 million deaths per year globally, and approximately more than 480,000 deaths per year in the U.S. Data has shown that smoking results in increased comorbidities and mortality rates and is responsible for more than 16 million Americans living with smoking-induced related diseases (Center For Disease Control and Prevention, 2021). Furthermore, the cessation of smoking is a public health issue that could be addressed with a policy change, such as implementing programs that provide support in nicotine withdrawal for smokers.
Importance of Stakeholders
Potential stakeholders that can address this public health issue includes Therapist, Counselors, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration organization, the local & state health departments, and clinics. Furthermore, I would solicit input and gather feedback by forming partnerships with nicotine addicts who have recovered so that they can share their experiences with those who are going through the withdrawal process. Also, I would use surveys to gather information on what methods are effective and what activities or suggestions the smokers would like.
Moreover, It is important to engage with stakeholders in the policy process because a collaborative partnership will be needed to brainstorm, implement solutions, and provide aid to smokers during the withdrawal period. Lastly, the roles and responsibilities that these stakeholders could have in the policy process are providing resources and tools for support and providing an open space that addresses the psychological and nicotine craving issues.
References
Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Smoking & Tobacco Use. https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/fast_facts/index.htm
Respond to the bold paragraph ABOVE by using one of the option below… in APA format with At least two references and a minimum of 200 words….. .(The List of References should not be older than 2016 and should not be included in the word count.) Include at least one scholarly reference and appropriate in-text citations and Address all points on the DQ. One point will be deducted for not addressing each item mentioned above. Remember that presenting someone else’s work as your own is plagiarism.
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Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.
It is important that you cover all the topics identified in the assignment. Covering the topic does not mean mentioning the topic BUT presenting an explanation from the context of ethics and the readings for this class
To get maximum points you need to follow the requirements listed for this assignments 1) look at the word/page limits 2) review and follow APA rules 3) create subheadings to identify the key sections you are presenting and 4) Free from typographical and sentence construction errors.
REMEMBER IN APA FORMAT JOURNAL TITLES AND VOLUME NUMBERS ARE ITALICIZED.
References
American Psychological Association. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th Ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
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