Rather than focus on the treatment of chronic disease, policies that influence population health tend to emphasize prevention and wellness; the reduction or elimination of waste and the eradication of health disparities based on race, ethnicity, language, income, gender, sexual orientation, disability and other factors. The reasoning is that good health belongs to the whole, not just an individual. (New York State Dept. of Health, n.d.)

Regardless of political affiliation, every citizen has a stake in healthcare policy decisions. Hence, it is little wonder why healthcare items become such high-profile components of presidential agendas. It is also little wonder why they become such hotly debated agenda items.

Consider a topic (mental health, HIV, opioid epidemic, pandemics, obesity, prescription drug prices, or many others) that rises to the presidential level. How did the current and previous presidents handle the problem? What would you do differently?

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Abortion is a highly sensitive and controversial health topic that has remained a focus of population and public health for the last several decades. It is largely political and ethical social determinants that affect the issue of abortion. Healthcare providers cannot simply provide abortion services to patients requesting them without first considering their own personal ethics surrounding abortion as well as following federal and state laws regarding abortion. Therefore, the population’s ability to access abortion services is determined by political factors of the federal and state governments and by the moral and ethical factors of healthcare providers.……Please click the icon below to access entire solution at $5