Select an ethnic minority group that is represented in the UnitedStates (American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black/AfricanAmerican, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander).Using health information available from Healthy People, the CDC, andother relevant government websites, analyze the health status for this group.
In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words, compare and contrast the healthstatus of your selected minority group to the national average.Include the following:
Describe the ethnic minority group selected. Describe thecurrent health status of this group. How do race and ethnicityinfluence health for this group?
What are the healthdisparities that exist for this group? What are the nutritionalchallenges for this group?
Discuss the barriers to healthfor this group resulting from culture, socioeconomics, education,and sociopolitical factors.
What health promotionactivities are often practiced by this group?
Describe at least one approach using the three levels of healthpromotion prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary) that islikely to be the most effective in a care plan given the uniqueneeds of the minority group you have selected. Provide anexplanation of why it might be the most effective choice.
What cultural beliefs or practices must be considered whencreating a care plan? What cultural theory or model would be best tosupport culturally competent health promotion for this population?Why?
Cite at least three peer-reviewed or scholarly sources to completethis assignment. Sources should be published within the last 5 yearsand appropriate for the assignment criteria and public health content.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APAStyle Guide