Race is an important aspects of inequality and serves as a dimension of health disparities in the U.S.
Select one minority group (African Americans, Asians, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders, American Indians and Alaskan Natives, or Hispanics) and create a brief profile of this group that addresses the following questions and points:
- Describe the demographic characteristics of this group including size, recent growth, and geographic concentration.
- Use indicators of population health (e.g, life expectancy, infant mortality) to provide an overview of the health of this group.
- What causal mechanisms are most relevant for any health challenges or disparities faced by this group?
- Suggest one medical or public health intervention that might be used to improve the health of this group.
Links to examine:
- Profile information is available on the Office of Minority HealthLinks to an external site. website. Click on “Policy and Data” to find Minority Population Profiles.
For full credit:
- Your essay must be 2-3 pages long
- Draw upon material presented in lecture and readings
- Text should be double-spaced
- Font must be Times New Roman, 12 pt
- All margins must be 1 inch
- You may use additional sources as long as you cite them (use APA style)