Public Health Law and Policy

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1.How does Brownson et. al., (2009) define evidence-based policy? Discuss the three domains of evidence.

2. Recently, a number of agencies adopted a public health policy supporting legislation to ban the use of artificial trans fats in restaurants and bakeries nationwide. Discuss the evidence basis for the policy. Apply Bronson’s approach in examining three domains to determine the evidence basis for the policy.

References: At least two references must be included from academic sources (e.g. peer-reviewed journal articles) and include required readings. Quoted material should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is critical thinking). When material is copied verbatim from external sources, it MUST be enclosed in quotes. The references should be cited within the text and also listed at the end of the assignment in the References section (APA format recommended). See https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ for guidance. You are writing and developing a graduate level paper. Proper formatting and referencing is important.

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