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The relationships between the government, medical field, and society are extremely interrelated in regards to the creation of health policies. As a result of these relationships, problems in the United States are addressed very slowly - address in regards
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The relationships between the government, medical field, and society are extremely interrelated in regards to the creation of health policies. As a result of these relationships, problems in the United States are addressed very slowly, even if sufficient information is available to suggest immediate attention. This paper addresses some of the factors contributing to this effect with cigarette smoking as an example. The United States government, with full knowledge that cigarette smoking is now the "single most preventable cause of premature death in the United States,"1 has been hesitant to impose regulations on smoking because such involvement could be construed as revoking the rights of citizens. If a government mandates certain behaviors, or a lack of certain behaviors, citizens, especially those who engage in the activity, may feel deprived of their rights as an individual. Conversely, if citizens who do not engage in the activity are negatively affected by...
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