READ THE ALL INFORMATION LISTED HERE AND ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS. THE AREA THAT SHOULD BE LOOKED UP AND ADDRESED IS HINDS COUNTY IN MISSISSIPPI
Explore the Indicators link https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/data/indicators.htm (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.)and the County Rankings & Roadmaps ( http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/ (Links to an external site.) ) websites. Look specifically MISSISSIPPI and HINDS COUNTY of residency. Identify and provide a summary of the following areas of information:
Demographics
Leading Causes of Death
Vulnerable Population
Access to Care
Leading Health Behaviors, Clinical Care, Social and Economic Factors, and Physical Environment
Assess Policies and Programs in Place to Improve the Health Outcomes of the Community
On the Health Indicators site, compare your state numbers to those on the national level, gender, ethnicity, and the trend. Are we making progress?
In a summary, reflect the impact of these factors on the mortality, morbidity, and health outcomes of the community. Are there any additional policies and programs you feel would also help improve health outcomes? What action can you take to see this come about? How do you see this impacting the profession and role of the doctoral prepared advanced practice nurse? Give insightful reflections of knowledge gained from this assignment. Statements should demonstrate a critical appraisal and summary of the information provided.