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Reflection1: introduction and public health policy vs individual liberty

Public health laws are any laws that have important consequences for the health of defined populations. They derive from federal and state constitutions; statues, and other legislative enactments; agency rules and regulations; and policies of public policies.

The overwhelming majority of public health interventions are intended to benefit the whole population, without knowingly harming individuals or groups.

Discuss the delicate balance of public health protection versus individual liberty.

Suppose a public health policy, such as quarantine, violates an individual’s liberty. Do you believe it must satisfy all of the justificatory conditions in order to be considered ethically acceptable? Why or why not? Defend your position