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Is the EU Closing the Gap on Health.docx
1. Is the EU Closing the Gap on Health Inequities?
Is the EU Closing the Gap on Health Inequities?Category : Bold Essays WritingIs the EU
Closing the Gap on Health Inequities?Order Instructions:DISCUSSION WEEK 8Is the EU
Closing the Gap on Health Inequities?The World Health Organization and European Union
(EU) DETERMINE Consortium has acknowledged gaps in health equities within and
between member countries. A variety of efforts are underway to help close those gaps.To
prepare for this Discussion, review your Learning Resources, particularly the readings from
the DETERMINE Consortium and European Commission and the National Social Marketing
Centre video programs. Select two EU countries on which to focus. Look at efforts in those
countries designed to reduce health inequities and inequality and examine appropriate
outcomes for those efforts. Evaluate the performance of the health systems in those
countries as reflected in population health data for each of the countries. Be sure to access
the CIA country profiles (found within the CIA World Factbook) and WHO websites
provided earlier for the most current resources.NOTE: WHEN ANSWERING THE
FOLLOWING QUESTIONS USE THE DISCUSSION RUBRIC:I. Paper must demonstrates an
excellent understanding of all of the concepts and key points presented in the text(s).II.
Paper should provided significant detail including multiple relevant examples, evidence
from the readings and other scholarly sources, and discerning ideas.III. Paper must
demonstrate well organized, use scholarly tone, contain original writing and proper
paraphrasing, follow APA style, contain very few or no writing and/or spelling errors, and
are fully consistent with graduate-level writing style.NOTE: ANSWER THE FOLLOWING
QUESTIONS BELOW USING THE ABOVE DISCUSSION RUBRIC:1. A brief comparison of the
health status of the two EU countries you selected with that of the U.S.2. Describe two
efforts in those EU countries to reduce health inequities. Explain what lessons can be
learned from the EU efforts you selected that can be implemented in the U.S. nationally or
by individual states.3. Explain how the community you live in might adapt these
interventions. Expand on your insights utilizing the Learning Resources. Use APA
formatting for your Discussion and to cite your resources.NOTE: USE THE FOR FOLLOWING
RESOURCE ARTICLES LISTED HERE:• Gele, A. A., & Harsløf, I. (2010). Types of social capital
resources and self-rated health among the Norwegian adult population. International
Journal for Equity in Health, 9, 8– 16.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.•
Commission of the European Communities. (2007). Together for health: A strategic
approach for the EU 2008-2013 [White paper]. Retrieved from http://ec.europa.eu/health-
eu/doc/whitepaper_en.pdf• Health 2020: the European policy for health and well-being.
2. (n.d.). Retrieved January 16, 2015, from http://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/health-
policy/health-2020-the-european-policy-for-health-and-well-being• European
Commission. (2006). Tackling health inequalities in the EU: The contributions of Various
EU-level actors. Retrieved from
http://ec.europa.eu/health/ph_projects/2003/action3/docs/2003_3_15_rep2_en.pdfRead
pages 1– 17.• Stegeman, I., Costongs, C., Needle C., & DETERMINE Consortium. (2010). The
story of DETERMINE: Mobilising action for health equity in the EU—
Final report of the
DETERMINE consortium. Brussels: EuroHealthNet. Retrieved from
http://eurohealthnet.eu/sites/eurohealthnet.eu/files/publications/DETERMINE-Final-
Publication-Story.pdf
![Is the EU Closing the Gap on Health Inequities?
Is the EU Closing the Gap on Health Inequities?Category : Bold Essays WritingIs the EU
Closing the Gap on Health Inequities?Order Instructions:DISCUSSION WEEK 8Is the EU
Closing the Gap on Health Inequities?The World Health Organization and European Union
(EU) DETERMINE Consortium has acknowledged gaps in health equities within and
between member countries. A variety of efforts are underway to help close those gaps.To
prepare for this Discussion, review your Learning Resources, particularly the readings from
the DETERMINE Consortium and European Commission and the National Social Marketing
Centre video programs. Select two EU countries on which to focus. Look at efforts in those
countries designed to reduce health inequities and inequality and examine appropriate
outcomes for those efforts. Evaluate the performance of the health systems in those
countries as reflected in population health data for each of the countries. Be sure to access
the CIA country profiles (found within the CIA World Factbook) and WHO websites
provided earlier for the most current resources.NOTE: WHEN ANSWERING THE
FOLLOWING QUESTIONS USE THE DISCUSSION RUBRIC:I. Paper must demonstrates an
excellent understanding of all of the concepts and key points presented in the text(s).II.
Paper should provided significant detail including multiple relevant examples, evidence
from the readings and other scholarly sources, and discerning ideas.III. Paper must
demonstrate well organized, use scholarly tone, contain original writing and proper
paraphrasing, follow APA style, contain very few or no writing and/or spelling errors, and
are fully consistent with graduate-level writing style.NOTE: ANSWER THE FOLLOWING
QUESTIONS BELOW USING THE ABOVE DISCUSSION RUBRIC:1. A brief comparison of the
health status of the two EU countries you selected with that of the U.S.2. Describe two
efforts in those EU countries to reduce health inequities. Explain what lessons can be
learned from the EU efforts you selected that can be implemented in the U.S. nationally or
by individual states.3. Explain how the community you live in might adapt these
interventions. Expand on your insights utilizing the Learning Resources. Use APA
formatting for your Discussion and to cite your resources.NOTE: USE THE FOR FOLLOWING
RESOURCE ARTICLES LISTED HERE:• Gele, A. A., & Harsløf, I. (2010). Types of social capital
resources and self-rated health among the Norwegian adult population. International
Journal for Equity in Health, 9, 8– 16.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.•
Commission of the European Communities. (2007). Together for health: A strategic
approach for the EU 2008-2013 [White paper]. Retrieved from http://ec.europa.eu/health-
eu/doc/whitepaper_en.pdf• Health 2020: the European policy for health and well-being.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/istheeuclosingthegaponhealth-230617095412-ad1f5c7e/85/Is-the-EU-Closing-the-Gap-on-Health-docx-1-320.jpg)
