Population Selection & Epidemiological Data Analysis

Healthy People 2030 objective focused on reducing maternal mortality and eliminating racial disparities in pregnancy-related deaths.Introduction

In this assignment, you will select a specific population experiencing health disparities and conduct an epidemiological analysis to understand the scope and impact of a health issue within that group. This foundational work is your first step toward developing a targeted intervention proposal and crafting a compelling pitch aimed at improving health equity within an integrated care setting. The data you gather here will guide your analysis of root causes and inform the design of an intervention that is evidence-based, culturally responsive, and tailored to the needs of your chosen population.

Directions

Requirements at a Glance:

• Length: 2 – 3 pages (not including title page or References)
• Sources: 2 – 3 sources of recent data, within the past 5 years.
• Format: APA format, with title page, in-text citations, and References
• Model: View a
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1. Select Your Population and Health Issue

• Choose a population group that experiences notable health disparities. This could be defined by race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender identity, disability status, geographic location, or another relevant social identity.
• Consider intersectionality how overlapping identities (e.g., race, gender, socioeconomic status, disability) and systemic factors together influence health outcomes for your population.
• Identify a specific health issue or disease that disproportionately affects this population. Examples include diabetes in Native American communities, maternal mortality among Black women, or asthma in low-income urban children.

1. Gather Epidemiological Data
2. Research and collect quantitative data to describe the health issue within your chosen population. Aim to include the following:

• Prevalence and/or incidence: How common is the health issue? How many new cases occur?
• Mortality and morbidity rates: How many deaths or disease complications occur due to this condition?
• Trends over time: Has the situation improved, worsened, or remained stable?
• Comparisons: How does the populations health outcome compare to other groups or the general population?
• Additional relevant statistics: Hospitalization rates, access to care, or any other epidemiological measures related to your health issue.
• Where possible, include data reflecting intersectional groups (e.g., Black women, low-income LGBTQ+ youth). If such data are limited or unavailable, note this limitation and discuss its impact on understanding health equity.

1. Use Credible Sources

• Utilize at least 2-3 reputable sources such as government health databases (CDC, WHO, NIH), peer-reviewed journal articles, or reports from recognized health organizations.
• Provide full citations for your sources.

1. Analyze and Summarize Your Findings

• Write a concise report (approximately 2 – 3 pages) that:
• Describes your chosen population and health issue.
• Presents key epidemiological data with context.
• Highlights any notable disparities or trends that emerge from the data.
• Explains how intersectional identities and social determinants may influence the epidemiological patterns you observe.
• Explains why this data is important for understanding the health equity challenges faced by this population.

Submission

• Your paper should be written in APA 7 format and must include a title page with disclosures as directed and a References page. Use the Writing Center’s
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• Use the
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• Submit your report as a Word document or Google Doc to this assignment folder. Naming protocol: LastName_course#_briefnameofassignment
• Reminder regarding Google Docs and non-Microsoft programs (Pages, etc): Save your document as a PDF to preserve formatting when uploaded to Canvas.
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• This assignment will automatically be submitted to Turnitin.com when you upload it to the Assignment Folder. The acceptable similarity score for a document submitted to Turnitin here at CGI is 15%. You can review the Turnitin score from the Submission Details area in the assignment folder.
• Reach out immediately to your instructor if you have any concerns or questions about this assignment.

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence and Writing Tools

Remember to disclose any tool or technology that significantly contributed to the writing process or directly influenced the paper’s content.

In an APA-formatted paper, a disclosure is considered a type of author note. These are titled as Author Note and are typically placed on the bottom half of the title page. See the APA Manual, 7th edition, page 35 for more information.

When disclosing the use of tools, indicate the tool used, whether it was a paid version and what kind, and how the tool was used. If no tools or artificial intelligences were used, state that as well.