Assignment Overview
Assess the population health for a selected
community. Statistics from valid, reliable sources such as legitimate
population health-focused organizations, governmental agencies, local and state
health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the
U.S. Census Bureau are appropriate sources to validate assessment
findings.
Do not include websites where the accuracy and
reliability of data are questionable (e.g., do not rely upon .com websites).
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Create a 3-5 page paper to
address the elements listed below.
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Include a minimum of four
scholarly sources, current within 5 years, to support your work.
See attached rubric for specific, required criteria within each section of the paper.
1. Provide an introduction to the paper.
2. Synthesize information gathered in order to summarize the findings of
your population health assessment, including the following.
a. Demographic “snapshot” of the population (distribution of age, sex,
ethnicity, marital status, household type)
b.
Leading morbidity and mortality
findings
c.
Concise findings regarding assessment
of key social determinants impacting population health in the community (health
and healthcare, social and community context, education, economic stability,
neighborhood and built environment)
3. Provide an analysis of your assessment findings and describe key
supports and barriers to health that were identified within the region.
4. Identify one priority population health risk or disparity that was identified
through the assessment. Include evidence from the population assessment to
validate the noted concern. Recommend one population-focused solution to
address this concern.
5. Provide a conclusion to the paper.
