** Ethics of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention** Case: Taxes, Consumption and the Public He. Question
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** Ethics of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention**
Case: Taxes, Consumption and the Public Health – Increasing taxes on cigarettes to limit consumption highlights the tension between the claim that individuals have a right to purchase products that give the m pleasure even if they produce illness and the public health claim that there is an obligation to inhibit behaviors that can predictably be the cause of morbidity and mortality. In this instance, the tax-induced increase in prices does not represent a prohibition but the creation of an economic burden that leaves individuals formally free to choose.
Identify the ethical issues related to the above case and explain why they are issues.
Referring specifically to the documents, “Principles of the Ethical Practice of Public Health” and “Skills for the Ethical Practice of Public Health,” identify specific ethical principles that would be most effective when applied to the ethical issues in this case scenario and justify the choices. In evaluation, explain the consequences of these ethical principles as well; in other words, the barriers or costs of applying these actions as opposed to others.
Explain how a public health administrator, would apply these principles in this situation (i.e., What actions would be most effective?). Are these actions in alignment or in conflict with individuals personal values? Briefly explain individuals response. Be specific and provide examples.
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** Ethics of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention** Case: Taxes, Consumption and the Public He
