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Ideal Chemical Policy

A chemical policy must identify and define the health problem, then describe an initiative that provides comprehensive solutions that address the presented health and environmental issues. However, it is also important that it highlights limitations of and counterarguments for the solution. For instance, in the consumer right to know policy regarding chemical hazards, several items were listed against the solution. This is significant in creating effective policies because it recognized the limitations of our solutions for public health issues. When we acknowledge that there are fallacies, we can continue to improve our policies and regulations as well as monitoring, and reporting processes. Realizing that policies are imperfect motivates public health professionals to enhance their efforts to refine these processes. Listing potential arguments from dissimilar perspectives opens opportunities for goal-setting. With these public health priorities, we can work to better comprehend the primary issues within the system, which can also help us determine how the public health field can further its efforts for the benefit of the population. Furthermore, it allows us to address the concerns of other parties who have viewpoints opposite of ours. This is crucial in public health because there are multiple factors that affect human and environmental health. When we understand others’ perspectives, then we can identify and implement solutions that are beneficial for the entire population.

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  1. JudyJudeOctober 16, 2018 at 8:30 PM

    Public health professionals collectively can enhance health policies to reduce harm on consumers and the environment. This mentality can definitively benefit the entire population and the environment alike.

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  2. Antonio SorianoNovember 9, 2018 at 6:59 PM

    It is our responsibility as future public health professionals to take preventative measures to protect the health of populations. Your reflection on our role on public health professionals is important to consider as we progress in our careers.

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