Advocacy Letter for ChangeThis week you will be required to write a letter. This
Advocacy Letter for ChangeThis week you will be required to write a letter. This assignment is focused on health education and promotion and providing you with a more specialized and relevant exploration of how health-related issues can be addressed through education, advocacy, and policy change. Please follow the instructions below.Assignment Overview
write about the health issue or environmental issue that affects our health:
-High rates of childhood obesity in your community (BOISE, IDAHO)
Research and analyze this issue:
conduct research on the chosen health issue
gather data, statistics, and examples related to the issue
what are some existing policies, systems, or environmental factors contributing to the issue
Identify a Health Education and Promotion solution:
propose a specific change in health education and promotion efforts that could help address the issue
for example:
developing a comprehensive school-based nutrition education program
implementing mental health awareness campaigns on campus
promoting physical activity and health eating through community programs
Who is the target audience:
identify a specific organization, stakeholder, or decision-maker who has the authority to implement the health education and promotion change
Letter Structure
Introduction
Begin with a concise introduction that explains the issue and the purpose of the letter
Problem Description
Provide a detailed description of the issue, including statistics, real-world examples, and the impact it has on individuals or the community
Proposed change
Clearly outline the proposed change in health education and promotion efforts
Benefits of the change:
Present the benefits of implementing the change, including its potential positive outcomes
Supporting evidence:
use data, research findings, expert opinions, or case studies to back up the proposed change
Call to action:
encourage the organization, stakeholder, or decision-maker to take action and explain how they can do so
Conclusion:
Summarize the main points and reiterate the importance of the proposed change
For those who would like to use a general formatted letter, please click on the link below. I have created a general letter which allows you to enter all the information needed to ensure you meet the expectation of creating a letter. I have listed the letter structure in this as well. You must choose a target audience to address the letter to which can include an organization, stakeholder, or decision-maker who has the authority to implement change. This can be Idaho’s governor, mayor, the President of the U.S., United Nations, a specific health department, school or school district, or anything else you feel would fit the role to make change on your topic. You do not have to have an address for this letter.
Generic Letter format.docx Generic Letter format.docx – Alternative Formats
Formatting and Style
Times New Roman or Calibri, size 12
1″ margins
Double spaced
USE APA format for citations and reference page – Need to find at least 2 references
Length- 2-4 pages of written content (does not include works cited page, cover page, etc.)
You do not need a cover page, abstract, etc. Just the paper and reference page is required
NO headings , essay style