considers the relationship between law and health policy and it is fairly easy to see this linkage when we think about statutes and regulations that lead to standards for achieving good health or those that monitor health system institutions or personnel. But many laws are not necessarily designed to affect health specifically but do have a significant impact on the health of individuals and populations.
For this discussion, you will consider some laws that can affect health but were not designed with that purpose. Provide some specifics about the law(s) and how they have the potential to impact the health of individuals and populations in positive or negative ways. Be sure to specifically demonstrate the laws’ impact(s) on health and substantiate your conclusions about this. Why is it critical to understand these linkages and how can law be used as a tool to advance health equity?