Assignment: Disparate Populations and Community and Public Health
For this assignment, Disparate Populations and Community and Public Health - let’s look at how this plays out in cu
ent events.
First, you will need to read the full article I have provided in the link (see below). To begin with - you will summarize the article. Then, you will respond to the following questions in a thoughtful and critical manner.
1. How does this article relate to disparate (minority) populations' health? Provide a summary.
2. What are at least 2 steps that can be taken to impact this problem?
3. What are at least 2 concepts that have led to this problem?
4. What is your reaction to this article? Please relate your reaction to what we are learning in our class, and how it affects you personally.
Your responses to the questions and summary should be at least 3 pages in length (double spaced) and no longer than 4 pages, PLUS a work cited page.
The Relationship Between Social Determinants of Health and Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Mortality
Or here is the direct link:
https:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7785288/pdf/40615_2020_Article_952.pdf
Use these links for supporting resources:
APHA COVID-19 and Equity
Social Determinants of Health and Health Disparities: COVID-19 Exposures and Mortality Among African American People in the United States
COVID-19: Shedding light on racial and health inequities in the USA
Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities Related to COVID-19
Fighting the health inequities laid bare by COVID