You have accepted a new role as a public health nurse in your county health department. You want to become more familiar and knowledgeable about the most current county mortality statistics and how they compare to state and national statistics. Using secondary sources of data, complete the Community Assessment Form (Word) (Links to an external site.).
There is no rubric for this assignment. Points will be added based on the completeness of your answers.
NUR 703: Health Promotion for Populations
Assignment 2.1: Community Assessment
You have accepted a new role as a public health nurse in your county health department. You want to become more familiar and knowledgeable about the most current county mortality statistics and how they compare to state and national statistics. Using secondary sources of data, complete the form below:
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| Leading Causes (2) of Death in the U.S. | 1.
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| Leading Causes (2) of Death in your state | State:____________
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| Leading Causes (2) of Death in your county | County:__________
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| Life Expectancy for White Adult Males in the U.S. | |||
| Life Expectancy for Black Adult Males in the U.S. | |||
| Life Expectancy for White Adult Females in the U.S. | |||
| Life Expectancy for Black Adult Females in the U.S. |
- Describe the most significant health behaviors, socioeconomic and physical environment factors that negatively impact the health of your county and state population.
- 2. Make one recommendation related to a health priority for your county based on the Healthy People 2030 objectives.