Population health

Discussion Post on Community Health

Instructions: write 2-3 full paragraphs by answering the following questions.

Use APA 7^th 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

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