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Community Health and Population-Focused Nursing Hillsborough County, Florida is the 4th largest county in Florida. It is comprised of 1,048 square miles of land and 24 square miles of inland water area for a total of 1,072 square miles located midway along the west coast of Florida. It has a diverse culture of people cohabitating in a large community. Assessing the community allows you to see a broader picture of diversity and layers of multicultural issues that affect the community as a whole. Population Economic Status Assessment Hillsborough County is an average sized county for all intents and purposes with a population of approximately 1,316,298 people. The county is also average in income …show more content…

The elderly have special needs for medical devises/equipment ranging from ambulatory devices to oxygen; hence limiting their ability to evacuate quickly or extended survival for an unknown amount of time without electricity Races that fall into the poverty level are more likely to be affected by disasters since they tend to be less prepared for disasters due to their economic hardships. The most likely of injuries to occur during a disaster is a soft tissue injury such as an abrasion, puncture wound, cuts and fractures. Fires and electrical shock due to hazards conditions could result. Chronic disease, such as ESRD, heart conditions, behavioral or psychological disorders. Windshield Survey Tool Housing and commercial buildings: -10% built 2010 or later, 25% built 2000 to 2009, 65% built 1999 or before. -98% use electricity for heating fuel -80% detached not connected to each other -85% of homes are constructed from block, the rest from wood material. -houses are similar in age and architecture -some solar panels observed - houses have front and back yards mostly fenced -general condition of the housing is well maintained structurally and ascetically a Commons: -hangouts= parks, restaurants - Group of people gathering at the hangouts males and females between ages of 16-45. Meeting time after dusk. No restrictions on age or race or gender Transportation:

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