The purpose of this paper is to identify a racial or ethnic group, select a health problem, present the status of the problem

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The purpose of this paper is to identify a racial or ethnic group, select a health problem, present the status of the problem

Directions: The purpose of this paper is to identify a racial or ethnic group, select a health problem, present the status of the problem, the social determinants of heath that impact it, discuss the outlook of the problem and what can be done to eliminate it.

Ethnic group options: Americans of Hispanic Origin, African Americans, Asian Americans, American Indians and Alaska Natives or Middle Eastern and North African Americans.

Key Points for Assignment:

  1. The four headings for the assignment are: Introduction, Social Determinant of Health for (Selected Population), (Name of Problem) Reduction and Elimination, Conclusion
  2. You are required to reference your sources.
  3. Paper is to be submitted in APA format/template.

Guide for Headings:

Introduction: Please provide 3-5 general statements about the topic, include purpose statement.

Social Determinants of Health: Define social determinants of health and how they impact communities. Provide a general example. Describe the five domains and provide two detailed examples of each.

Social Determinants of Health and [Selected Group you choose]: Name the ethnic group, describe the current population trends. Choose a health-related problem based on the groups top five cause of mortality or top chronic disease that impacts the group. Discuss two social determinants of health that impact the problem you choose. Discuss future outcomes.

Problem Reduction/Elimination: Discuss three things that can be done to reduce or eliminate the problem. Share two agencies that are working to support the things you discussed. Provide descriptions of agencies/programs.

Conclusion: The conclusion is a summary of the body of your paper. You should have about 2-3 substantial statements from each section (heading) of your paper.

Required Readings and Resources:

McKenzie’s An Introduction to Community & Public Health with Navigate Advantage Access

Chapters 10: Disparate Populations and Community and Public Health – Starts on Page 252

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