A policy analysis’s purpose is to advise a decision maker regarding a specific course of action on a public policy decision.

A policy analysis’s purpose is to advise a decision maker regarding a specific course of action on a public policy decision. For this assignment, conduct critical research on an existing policy of your choice, either at the local, state, or federal level. Develop a short, written policy analysis of a public health issue. Refer to the resource “Guidelines for Preparing a Brief Policy Analysis” when preparing this assignment, and include the following in the policy analysis: Problem Statement: A problem statement should be a clear and concise question identifying the public health problem addressed in the study. The problem statement should be one or two sentences maximum.

Background of the Problem: This section should include factual information and evidence necessary to understand the public health problem, describe why the public health problem is essential, and explain why the issue needs attention. The landscape of the Problem: This section provides the overall context for the analysis by identifying key stakeholders and the factors that must be considered when analyzing the problem. Include both of the following: a) key stakeholders (should identify the specific key stakeholders relevant to the policy analysis), and b) key factors (should provide the overall context of the issue, including political, economic, practical/feasibility, and legal/ethical factors) Available Options for Action: This section should analyze 3-5 options for a policy course of action, including the benefits and drawbacks of each course of action. Discuss the evidence and ethical implications of each option.Recommendation: This section should describe one of the previously described options as the recommendation. Clearly identify the recommended option and why it was selected over the other options. Describe why it is the best option despite potential drawbacks, and address ways to reduce negative aspects of the recommendation. Describe this policy recommendation’s potential for public health or health equity.