This document provides instructions for an assignment analyzing the health status of a minority group in the United States. Students are asked to select a minority group, compare its health status to national averages, and discuss factors like culture, socioeconomics, and education that influence health outcomes. They also must analyze health promotion approaches for the group and recommend a prevention level strategy that could be most effective.

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Assignment Health Promotion Among Diverse
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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

2. 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:
What is the current health status of this minority
group?
How is health promotion defined by the group?
What health disparities exist for this group?
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.

3. You will find important health information
regarding minority groups by exploring the
following Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) links:
Minority Health:
http://www.cdc.gov/minorityhealt/index.html
Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations:
http://www.cdc.gov/minorityhealt/populations/r
emp.html
Prepare this assignment according to the
guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in
the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the
rubric prior to beginning the assignment to
become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
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