The Public Health Policy Paper is designed to engage the student to identify political influences and health policy development opportunities in healthcare-focused policy and regulatory environments. Additionally, one will explore and familiarize themselves with research techniques and information sources for local public health issues. Finally, the student will become competent in advocacy principles for local health issues by comparing various arguments related to the chosen topic.

1. Identify a current public health issue in New Jersey state.
2. Research the issue in professional sources.
• At least two evidence-based research articles
• At least two current event articles (at most 5)
• Summarize the research.
• Evaluate the pros and cons of each side of the issue