Apache Junction Case Study

Communities are sometimes largely unaware that social factors rather than medical ones, such as income, and employment status, shape our health. Our health is also determined by the health and social services we receive, and our ability to attain high education levels, food and safe housing, among other factors.

During the evaluation of the objectives in the (LHI) and the analysis of the perceived health of the community, three key factors were identified as potential health problems including children exposure to a second hand smoke, obesity among adults, and limited access to dental care. The identification of the LHI perceived as problems was based on personal observation and perception from community members.

Another strategy would involve utilizing data from existing public sources to assess the health and safety needs of the people of Utah County. The main elements of the collected data would involve the identification of the key health indicators and the corresponding risk factors. I would also collect information related to the impact of the social, economic and the environment on the health status of Utah inhabitants. The key sources of data for the assessment of needs of Utah populations would include US census bureau, healthy people 2020, environment public health tracking program, department of mental health and substance abuse and Utah hospital discharge database. Other sources of information for the need assessment would include the indicator based information system indicator for the public health department and Utah’s healthcare access survey (Niederdeppe, Bu, Borah, Kindig & Robert, 2008). I

There is growing research into what has become known as the social determinants of health; the central claim arising from this research is that “various social factors have a strong influence on population health and on inequalities in health outcomes across social groups”. (Preda & Voigt, 2015) Social determinants of health are conditions in the environments in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality of life outcomes and risks. Conditions such as social, economic, and physical in various environments and settings such as school, church, work, or neighborhood have been referred to as “place”. (HP 2020) According to Healthy People 2020 (2016) understanding the relationship between how population groups experience “place” and the impact of “place” on health is fundamental to the social determinants of health. Healthy People 2020 (2016) have developed an approach to social determinants by organizing a “place-based” framework, reflecting five key areas of social determinants of health. Each of these five determinant areas, economic stability, education, social and community context, health and healthcare, neighborhood and built environment; reflects a number of critical components that make up the underlying factors in the arena of social determinants of health. Differences in social, economic, and environmental circumstances lead to health inequalities that are socially produced and therefore

A community’s health can be established through a myriad of differing factors. Three specific factors that will help to determine the health of the county in which I live are community safety, disaster preparedness, as well as an analysis of the population. The community under review, Merced, is located in central California and made up of seventeen cities and communities whose individual populations do not exceed more than 75,000 and covers an area of approximately 1,972 square miles (United States Census Bureau, 2010) with a total population of approximately 255,793 people in 2010 (Merced County California, 2012).

neighborhood segregation, and other environmental factors within communities. The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”.

Summit County has several factors leading to poor access to comprehensive, quality health care. The poverty rate is 16%, the unemployment rate is 7.2%, and the uninsured rate is 14.1% (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012). There is also a high obesity rate of 28.4% . (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012). According to Milio's framework for prevention (2014) the people that make up these statistics show that lower income, uninsured individuals have a poor health status compared to employed, insured individuals. Therefore, they are at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease. It is also interesting to mention that in Nancy Milio's research she found that most people, whether low, middle, or upper class, will choose the easiest option available the majority of the time (Nies & McEwen, 2015). People making unhealthy choices such as smoking, abuse of alcohol and/or drugs, eating poorly, and remaining physically inactive, pose the greatest risk to heart disease. These lifestyle choices lead to obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol which are the main causes of cardiovascular

The purpose of this paper is to assess the town of Lusby, Maryland to determine any environmental concerns that could be a potential or real health risk to the community. A windshield survey was conducted by driving around the town to assess the environment, including air, water, and land. The location and surroundings, including manmade and natural, were identified and taken into consideration during the driving tour. Also assessed where the people themselves by observing community vitality and general appearance, social and economic conditions, health resources, social functioning, and attitudes toward health. Insufficiencies will be identified and diagnosed to help the community thrive to maintain or improve health.

After my research of the neighborhood and, statistic facts it is clear that the Kings County population environment is very upkeep however, the community does not rank well using the healthcare assets accessible to them. There is a moment destitute and neediness level populace inside of this county. The insights and registration are tackled the region all in all, and not singular towns inside of the area. Consequently, the main source of death among the Kings County populace was heart disease and, cancer I feel as though based on the statistics of insured individuals it is determined that either the population is not utilizing the health care coverage and, or health resources that are in place for the community. I can honestly say that based on my community assessment that a major factor that always seems to matter is the high income families compared to the lower income families. According to the statistics it is evident that the numbers declined on topics such as health issues like Obesity and, childhood obesity, due to the fact that the higher income counties were able to provide a more healthy eating habit for their families where as the low income families tend to eat more affordable foods such as fast

The social determinants of health are the social, physical, ecological and environmental factors that affect a community in which individuals work, relax, and live and which ultimately determine the health and wellbeing of these communities (McMurray & Clendon, 2015). It is important for communities to be aware of the determinants that affect the individuals in the community in order to provide appropriate support networks and health services and resources to maintain health. The aim of this report is to outline and discuss some of the determinants affecting the Morisset-Cooranbong community in NSW, Australia. The determinants discussed are the availability of Health Services and Resources, Social Support Networks to support individuals in the community, and also some of the issues affecting the local Physical Environment.

Through the investigative models of epidemiological research, physical observation, and subjective assessment, significant data related to the status of Roseburg, Oregon, has been revealed. This data shows pertinent information related to the economic state of the city,

Multiple rural areas such as Mariposa are at a vast disadvantage compared to a urban city as San Francisco. In Mariposa, residents do not have a easy access to healthy markets and a safe community to be physically active. For example individuals in San Francisco have easier access to facilities such as gyms and facilities to work out in. While Mariposa’s citizens do not have easy access to facilities and do not have a safe area to go out for a run or walk(Urban Versus Rural Health Unite.com). Which leads to many individuals in San Francisco to become much healthier and are less likely to face heart diseases, diabetes and being obese. On the other hand individuals in Mariposa are much more in risk for heart diseases, cancer, stroke, and becoming

Research displays associable health behaviors in rural areas; “Rural adults are more likely than their urban counterparts to: smoke, abuse alcohol and other substances, be physically inactive, be obese, and have poor access to healthy foods. These poor health behaviors contribute to health disparities, such as disease incidence and lower life expectancies.” Cultural Care Connections, Rural Health (2015). These health behaviors are proven facts, which causes many acute and chronic problems in the rural community. The overflow of these problems without proper medical attention or resources, to endure these problems in the rural communities, are subjected to an increasing mortality rate for rural hospitals who experience these conditions.

Priority #2: Improving health management and avoiding chronic disease. Chronic diseases including alcohol, diabetes, and obesity/overweight are prevalent issues among the residents. American Indians and Alaska Natives have the highest age-adjusted prevalence of diabetes and have increased complications such as new blindness, end-stage renal disease, and amputation (Coconino County Public Health Services District, 2016). Additional concerns include binge drinking, smoking, chewing tobacco, and e-cigarettes (Coconino County Public Health Services District, 2016). These behaviors not only prohibit a healthy lifestyle, but are also major risk factors for heart disease (Coconino County Public Health Services District, 2016). Despite the prevalence of alcohol abuse in the city, there are no detox centers within six hours of travel. This makes it extremely challenging, even for those who have the desire to quit.

Abstract The following is an assessment of an Eastern Washington Community known as Chelan/Douglas Counties which will lead to a community diagnosis. This community diagnosis is based on publicly available statistical data gathered using the concepts of epidemiology of birth rates and leading causes of death and assessing the communities determinants of health from the websites of the Chelan/Douglas County Department of Health, the Washington State Department of Health, the World Health Organization, the Federal Centers for