Compare and contrast the health status of a minority group to the national average

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Analyze the health status of a specific minority group. Select a minority group that is represented in the United States (examples include American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander).

In an essay of 750-1,000 words, compare and contrast the health status of the minority group you have selected to the national average. Consider the cultural, socioeconomic, and sociopolitical barriers to health. How do race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and education influence health for the minority group you have selected? Address the following in your essay:

  1. What is the current health status of this minority group?
  2. How is health promotion defined by this group?
  3. What health disparities exist for this group?
  4. Describe at least one approach using the three levels of health promotion prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary) that is likely to be the most effective given the unique needs of the minority group you have selected. Provide an explanation of why it might be the most effective choice.

Cite a minimum of three references in the paper.

You will find important health information regarding minority groups by exploring the following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) links:

  1. Minority Health: http://www.cdc.gov/minorityhealth/index.html
  2. Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH): http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/aag/reach.htm
  3. Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations: http://www.samhsa.gov/specific-populations/racial-ethnic-minority

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Running head: AFRICAN AMERICAN HEALTH STATUS

African Americans Health Status
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AFRICAN AMERICAN HEALTH STATUS

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The underlying goal of health institutions in America is saving lives and protecting
American people. Despite improved health status in America, 36% who make ethnic minorities
groups in Americans are yet to realize enhanced health status benefits. There exists a substantial
burden in high infant mortality rates, reduced life expectancy, burdens in preventable diseases,
high disability rates, and high death rates compared with the health status of non-minorities.
These differences create health gaps and health disparities in administering health among most
African-Americans who constitute 14.5% of American people (African American Health. 2018).
Race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and education influence health status of African-American
people significantly. This work details a health status comparison of African-American with
nationals by contrasting their health status additionally, this work consider each group’s cultural,
social economic and social status.
African-American remain the least healthy minority group in the USA. Although there is
an improving health record for the past decade, about 11% of African-Americans adults lack
accredited insurance health cover while only 4% of nationals remained unsecured on the other
hand. African-Americans are yet to attain favorable health compared to their white race a factor
that continues preventing them from achieving better economic status and reduce existing health
disparities (BlackDemographics.com | H...


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