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Analyze the heath status of a specific minority group. Select a minority group that is represented in the United States (examples include American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander).
In an essay of 750-1,000 words, compare and contrast the health status of the minority group you have selected to the national average. Consider the cultural, socioeconomic, and sociopolitical barriers to health. How do race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and education influence health for the minority group you have selected? Address the following in your essay:
1. What is the current health status of this minority group?
2. How is health prmotion defined by this group?
3. What health disparities exist for this group?
4. Describe at least one approach using the three levels of health promotion prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary) that is likely to be the most effective given the unique needs of the minority group you have selected. Provide an explanation of why it might be the most effective choice.
Cite a minimum of three references in the paper. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA style guide.
Minority groups are the peoples who are economically,socio-culturally,literally and ethnically back-ward people we can see in every nation.In U.S maority are of them are white americans,black americans are considered as minority group.
1.The current health status of the minority group are less than average when compare with the majority group,why because there is a social discrimination and disparity between the minority and majority.When comparing with the past to the present there is some changes overtime we can see.There is a lot of improvements in the health status of the minority people.Then also health status of minority group are bad,they are not aware of the health programmes and health care approaches for the prevention and treatment of disease.Because of this reason we can see a higher incidence of mortality and morbidity among the minority groups.
2.The health status of the minority are very poor.Mainly they are not aware about the community programmes related to health and other health related approach.The government is also not that much concerned about the health status of the minority group.These groups are backward among the literacy,socio-economic status,culture and occupation.Most of the people in this group are uninsured or lack of health insurance.There is a also a discrimination between the white and black.Because of the these status these groups are practicing unhealthy life styles and results in preventable diseases.Lack of appropriate access and care that results in morbidity and mortality among them are very high.First of all the govt has to take an initiation over this group through by conducting health programmes and marketing of health care approaches or strategies through the using of medias etc.The government has to take initiation of insuring the minority people and steps to reduce the discrimination among them.
3.
Although they are minority group,in the health care aspects we can see the health disparities among these groups
*Because of lack of socio-cultural values no one is taking initiation over them to promote to participate in health promotion programmes
*Because of ack of educational back ground they are also not aware about the importance of screening,timely check-ups and insurance
*Because of lack of income among these group they cant approach to the multi-speciality hospitals for accessing care,and they dont have any insurance or lack of insurance
*Lack of health care resources among the rural community areas
*Lack of innovative approach and technologies to improve the health status among minority group
4.
The most problematic or preventable condition among the minority group is diabetes.They are not aware about the prevention and health promotion programmes for the diabetes.
*Primary prevention
We can prevent this worst condition as much as possible by conducting health programmes in the community and take initiation for the full participation among them.These programmes include the health education regarding the promotion of healthy diet and healthy life styles to prevent diabetes
*Secondary prevention
Take initiation to make an arrangement of screening and diagnose in the initial stage for the people in the minority group who are at risk for diabetes by blood test for diabetes such as glucose test and other blood test to confirm the diagnosis
*Tertiary prevention
This include take prompt action to treat the diabetes by administer insulin,control the blood sugar by diet and exercise,and screening to avoid complications of diabetes such as diabetic foot,retinopathy etc if complications occur promote them for rehabilitative care and prevent them for other fatal complications