Discussion Post on Community Health
Instructions: write 2-3 full paragraphs by answering the following questions.
Use APA 7th edition
1. Newark, NJ has been identified as a vulnerable population. Using the data sets, give 3 examples of health disparities affecting the population that are linked to the sociodemographic characteristics for the population. (1 – 2 paragraphs).
2. Propose 3 health interventions directed at reducing the impact of social determinants on the vulnerable population of Newark, NJ. (1 – 2 paragraphs). Refer to Databases: US Census and NJ SHAD
You might use additional resources to support the discussion, but the following readings should be used first (2-3 of the following):
Readings:
SHAD:
https://www-doh.state.nj.us/doh-shad/community/highlight/report/GeoCnty/7.html?PrinterFriendly=x
https://www-doh.state.nj.us/doh-shad/community/highlight/report/GeoCnty/7.html?PrinterFriendly=x
PUB.Med: Transcending the known in public health practice: the inequality paradox: the population approach and vulnerable populations
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18172133/
Healthy People.gov
https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/social-determinants-of-health