Assessment #1
Conduct a windshield survey to identify a population and its primary health concern. Develop a 3–5-page report that explains demographic changes for a population and describes the health disparities and social determinants of health that can affect the population.
Note: The assessments in this course build upon each other. You are strongly encouraged to complete them in sequence.
· Competency 1: Explain the principles and concepts of disease prevention and health promotion for diverse and vulnerable populations.
. Describe a vulnerable or diverse population living within a neighborhood or community.
. Describe health risks and health care needs for a vulnerable or diverse population.
· Competency 3: Apply basic epidemiological concepts, data analysis methods, tools, and databases to determine the effectiveness of health promotion and disease prevention initiatives for diverse and vulnerable populations.
. Explain demographic changes for a vulnerable or diverse population.
· Competency 4: Examine the ethical, legal, and economic factors related to health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations.
. Identify health disparities and social determinants of health that can affect a vulnerable or diverse population.
· Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the health care professions.
. Describe the overall condition of a neighborhood or community.
. Write content clearly and logically, with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
. Correctly format paper, citations, and references using APA style.