Process of Identification Definition
Review the World Health Organization’s (WHO) definition of health in Chapter 7 of your textbook. Then, write a research paper fulfilling the following requirements. WHO definition of health: health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Why is the definition of health important to health policy?
Define the term “target population” as it relates to health policy.
How do societal influences impact the identification and definition process of policy?
Research a healthcare organization and highlight how their policies align or misalign with the WHO’s definition of health.
The paper
Must be 4 to 6 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must use at least four scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
Must document all sources in APA style
Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style
The course text.
McLaughlin,C.P. & McLaughlin, C.D. (2014) Health Policy Analysis: an interdisciplinary approach (2nd ed.). Sudbury MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers. Print ISBN 9781284037777.
