Background
Describe in detail the proposal being addressed, background on the topic (which often includes giving
national, state, and/or local level data about the problem your team is addressing), why it is being pursued,
proposal decision-makers and other stakeholders who may have jurisdiction or input on the decision,
relevant laws or policies, a timeline for the decision-making process, and how the world would be different if
the proposal was implemented (e.g. who, what, where, when, why).
Include any relevant statistics on the proposal that highlight its salience and why it's a relevant topic on
which to conduct an HIA.
Present the ‘Case for HIA by answering the following questions:
- Is the proposal associated with potentially significant health impacts/disparities that would otherwise be
unconsidered or undervalued by decision-makers/ - Is it feasible to conduct a relevant and timely analysis of the health impacts of the proposal? (It was
decided that it is not feasible based on the scope and the amount of time given in the semester for the
project) - Are the proposal and its decision-making process potential open and receptive to the findings and
recommendations of a health impact analysis? (Yes)
Sample Solution