Your second project for the semester will allow you to analyze the chapter about health disparities in your textbook. You will evaluate critically the chapter and address the need to address health disparities in America. Health in the United States is a complex and often contradictory issue. On the one hand, as one of the wealthiest nations, the United States fares well in health comparisons with the rest of the world. However, the United States also lags behind almost every industrialized country in terms of providing care to all its citizens. The purpose of this essay is to help you understand health disparity and identify key details from one of the readings below.
Readings to use to write essay:
Read Chapter 2 in the textbook and the following information on social determinants of health to write your essay:
HealthyPeople.gov 2020 Social Determinants of Health website:
Goals of Paper:
Identify the causes of health disparities.
Demonstrate an understanding of health disparities and the social determinants of health.
Demonstrate the ability to use correct spelling and grammar.
Demonstrate the ability to interpret statistics that aid in comprehension of the material.
Process and Questions to Consider:
The chapter makes a claim that race and ethnicity disparity exists in the United States in terms of life expectancy and infant mortality rates. What specific facts are stated to support this claim?
The chapter claims that African Americans have a higher incidence of several diseases. What diseases are specifically mentioned to provide examples and support of this claim?
According to the reading, what is the strongest indicator of a person’s morbidity and mortality experience?
Why is diversity in healthcare significant?
Gender disparity also affects health issues. What are some specific ways women are affected in the health industry?
What are some possible solutions for achieving equality in healthcare?
Does the main idea of the chapter successfully complete the author’s intentions and primary objectives?
What is the primary goal of the chapter, based on the author’s intentions?