Explain why it is a public health issue and what is currently being done to address it at the local, state, and federal levels.

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Research and discuss 1 public health issue in the United States today. Write a paper that addresses the following:
• Explain why it is a public health issue and what is currently being done to address it at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Discuss any applicable health policies and regulations that may be in place to address the issue.
• APA formatted with 2 scholarly references
Assignment Objectives
Evaluate the effect that public health has on the delivery of healthcare
Compare and contrast the effects that various health policies and regulations have made on healthcare systems
Analyze the correlation between the performance of health systems and population health status