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Translating evidence to policy

As a result of reading this chapter, you will be able to: identify the challenges that arise in translating research findings to public policy; understand the frequently cited barriers to evidence-based public health policy making from the perspective of legislators; take steps to bridge the gap between evidence and policy formation.