Instructions:
From the assigned readings in Mason et al. and the assigned topical readings:
Identify a vulnerable group and select 2 theoretical explanations linking specific social determinants to health inequity in this population.
Identify at least 2 interventions that can mitigate poor health attributed to social determinants. How do these interventions differ from your usual primary prevention strategies?
This essay is not intended to be a research paper, although ideas or data from additional sources may be discussed. It is essential to use proper APA citation for all materials referenced. Please make sure you follow the grading rubric for the Short Essays in your Course Syllabus. Complete and submit this assignment by Day 4 at 11:59 pm.
Assigned Readings: draw on the following resources to support your essay questions: See below read and watch Online #7, #8 and #9.
7. Watch any 3 of the following short videos (MO 2,3):
Culture of Diabetes – Native Americans and Futurelessness
Federal Indian Policies and Health
Diabetes Industry and Native American Health
Cultural Loss – Impact on Native American Health
8. Frohlick & Potvin – The inequality paradox: The population approach and vulnerable populations. (pp.216-221). (MO 2,3)
The Inequality Paradox_The Population Approach and Vulnerable Populations.pdf
9. Pacquiao & Douglas (2019). “Place” and health (pp.3-22). Article found in Supplemental Resources Link to left (MO 2,3)
Place and Health_Pacquiao 2019.pdf
Submission Instructions:
Kindly follow SafeAssign requirement per syllabus. You will be able to resubmit your assignment multiple times until the due date/time if needed. Two points will be deducted for each page over the designated length of the paper.
Late papers are subject to a loss of 5 points per day. No assignment will be accepted after 3 days from scheduled due date unless PRIOR arrangements have been made with the faculty prior to the assignment(s) due date. All modules must be completed to pass the course.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
Grading criteria include:
1. Evidence of knowledge of assigned reading material [25%]
2. Analysis based in critical thinking [25%]
3. Original thought based on reflection on assigned material, personal experience and
any relevant outside sources [25%]
4. Writing efficacy, grammar, and citations [25%]