Why is the definition of health important to health policy? Define the term “target population” as it relates to health policy. How do societal influences impact the identification and definition process of policy?

Process of Identification & Definition
Review the World Health Organization’s (WHO) definition of health in Chapter 7 of your textbook. Then, write a research paper fulfilling the following requirements.

• Why is the definition of health important to health policy?
• Define the term “target population” as it relates to health policy.
• How do societal influences impact the identification and definition process of policy?
• Research a healthcare organization and highlight how their policies align or misalign with the WHO’s definition of health.

The paper

• Must be 4 to 6 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must use at least four scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
• Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.