The purpose of this health disparity assignment is to gather data, analyze the information, and develop a plan to decrease health disparities in a local county. You will construct a graphic representation and then develop a solution for a specific health problem of a vulnerable population.
Construct a 5- to 8-page APA-style paper, plus the graphic representation as an appendix, using at least 3 peer-reviewed journals in addition to the statistic websites.
Address the following as you prepare your paper:
Using the most recent U.S. census data, create a demographic profile of the entire United States, the state of Georgia, and a county of your choosing using the following information:
Population
Racial/ethnic composition
Percentage of the population represented by various age groups, gender, and marital status
Percentage of the population at or below the poverty level
Leading causes of death
Construct a graphic representation comparing the demographics of the assigned county to the entire state of Georgia and the entire United States. (A graphic representation is a graph, pie chart, or colored map.) The content of the paper must include the following:
Introduction
Explanation of the statistics
Answer to the following questions:
Is there a difference in the demographics between the county and the state?
Is there a difference in the demographics between the county and the United States as a whole?
Are the differences related to the Social Determinants of Health? Why or why not?
Propose a solution to an identified health disparity.
Identify a specific racial/ethnic minority population present in the county.
Select a prominent health problem within the identified minority population.
Discuss the present status of the problem and the nature and future outlook of the problem.
Propose a solution to reduce or eliminate the health problem. (Integrate current health services and referral agencies in the county as part of the solution.)
Consider all aspects of client management decision making (financial, accessibility to resources, compliance, ethical, and desired outcome).
Support the chosen solution with evidenced-based practice.
Conclusion
Reference Page
Appendix
Note: This paper is worth 20% of your final grade. Plagiarism will result in a zero for the assignment. (When submitting the paper through a plagiarism website there may be a slightly higher than normal similarity percentage due to the statistical content.)
