Health Disparities Research PaperOne of the goals of Healthy People 2020 is to reduce health disparities among populations
Health Disparities Research PaperOne of the goals of Healthy People 2020 is to reduce health disparities among populations.Select one of the leading health indicators as identified by Healthy People 2020 and write aresearch paper of 750-1,000 words on the health disparities related to that condition. For thehealth indicator selected, the paper should include a discussion on the following:Health Problem1. Definition of the problem2. Descriptive epidemiology (person, place, time)3. Etiology (causes, risk factors)Health Disparities1. What disparities do we know exist for this disease?2. Why do these disparities exist?3. What explanations have been offered or supported?4. What research questions have not been studied that may provide new, insightfulinformation regarding this health problem?Public Policy1. Why is it an important public health problem?2. What are some social, political, or economic barriers in our current health care systemthat impede disease prevention and health promotion for this health problem?3. How would you educate/disseminate information about this health problem to the public?(target group, financial constraints)4. How could one of a health administrator/manager’s general policies or policies specific tothis health condition impact the health status of the target population?You are required to use a minimum of three scholarly resources.Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, locatedin the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade theassignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment tobecome familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of theassignment.You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. 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