Health Assessment

Assignment Instructions Choose a National Health Problem: Select a current, significant health issue in the U.S. (e.g., diabetes, opioid crisis, obesity, cardiovascular disease, etc.) with support from evidence-based research. Identify Populations at Risk: Describe which populations are most affected by this health problem, including demographic, geographic, or socioeconomic details. Discuss the importance of patient-centered and culturally competent care. Discuss Population Impact and Health Care Costs: Explain how this issue impacts population health and contributes to healthcare costs on a systemic level. Propose Solutions: Identify evidence-based strategies for disease prevention and list resources available for health education, support services, and community engagement to improve patient safety and quality improvement. Use Authoritative Sources: Incorporate current data and insights from reputable sources such as the CDC, WHO, and Healthy People 2030. Reflective Component: Reflect on the needs of at-risk populations and discuss the significance of teamwork and collaboration. Requirements: – 2-3 page paper (Do not include reference page) – Minimum of three academic/professional sources – Use proper citations (APA format)