Benchmark – Policy Brief Solution

Benchmark – Policy Brief Solution

Regarding policy change, the entire process starts with identifying a threat to public health. In this case, the threats that lead exposure poses are explicit. Next, health care professionals, government agencies, community health stakeholders collaborate to identify practical interventions to address the problem. The government is involved in making the policies legal to prevent violation. It also funds many programs such as replacing lead service lines and health education.

Impact on the Health Care Delivery System

Lead exposure implies an increased risk for cardiovascular, kidney, and reproductive health problems. Anemia, slowed growth, and learning problems reduce children’s productivity and quality of life (Parhoudeh et al., 2018). Such health problems increase clinical visits and the overall cost of care. They increase health care professionals’ workload and make illness management in health care organizations and communities highly challenging. Hence, health education and policy interventions are crucial to reducing health care costs and improving people’s productivity.

Conclusion

Regardless of where people live, clean and safe environments are crucial for healthy populations. Unfortunately, lead exposure risks people’s lives since it causes many diseases and reduces people’s quality of life. Children, pregnant women, and adults are affected diversely. Due to the severity of the problem at the community level, practical and lasting interventions are vital. As discussed in this policy brief, policy interventions and health education can help to reduce lead exposure.

References

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Parhoudeh, M., Inaloo, S., Zahmatkeshan, M., Seratishirazi, Z., &Haghbin, S. (2018). Blood lead level in children with neurological disorders. Iranian Journal of Child Neurology, 12(2), 66-72. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5904740/

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