Health inequity is unfair, unjust and avoidable causes of ill health. This journal assignment is to analyze a current issue noted in the media related to health inequity. Social determinants of health contribute to health disparity. For this journal: 1. Identify the health inequity and health disparity noted in the media and cite the source. 2. State the incidence, prevalence and severity of this health disparity that you have identified among subpopulations that are socioeconomically disadvantaged as well as medically underserved in either rural or urban communities. 3. Find two evidence based articles related to your specific issue. 4. Analyze the effect of social determinants on the quality of health related to this inequity. 5. Apply the EBP articles to the current issue in the media that you have identified: Is it relevant? Accurate? What would you add to the media presentation? Does the media accurately portray the health disparity? 6. What specific community/public health nursing interventions could be effective in addressing this issue, specifically addressing all levels of prevention? 7. How does this issue relate to Mercy and Jesuit values?
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Health disparity is a preventable cause of ill health. This journal assignment will investigate a recent media story about health inequalities. They contribute to health disparities. This journal: 1. Cite the media’s mention of health injustice and disparity. Explain the extent of this health discrepancy among socioeconomically disadvantaged and medically underserved subpopulations in rural or urban settings. 3. Find two evidence-based papers on your topic. 4. Examine the impact of social determinants on health disparities. 5. Apply the EBP articles to a current media issue: Is it useful? Accurate? What would you add to the video? Representation of health disparities by media Where can I get more information about community/public health nursing interventions for this issue? 7. How does this concern Mercy and Jesuit values?