NSG 4068 Week 1 Project – Using a Health Policy Model to Develop a Change in Policy to Improve Public Health Conclusion

In summary, the health policy is dynamic, and nurses play an important role throughout the entire process. It is necessary to identify supportive and opposing arguments, develop ways to gain public and other stakeholder support and follow a structured process to ensure its successful execution. Public health can greatly benefit from this sugared beverage tax policy proposal. A reduction in sugared beverage consumption can prevent a multitude of harmful diseases and improve the overall health and well-being of the American population.

References

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Healthy Food America. (n.d.). Taxing sugary drinks. Retrieved from http://www.healthyfoodamerica.org/taxing_sugary_drinks

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