Immunodeficiency syndrome
Human immunodeficiency virus
There are significant differences in the quality and span of life between individuals and some populations experience a disproportionate amount of disease burden. This assignment will identify a health disparity and discuss social determinants of health, epidemiology, cultural considerations, and health care literacy.
Assignment Criteria:
For this assignment, develop a scholarly paper that includes the following criteria:
1. Identify and define health disparity related to the advanced practice nurse’s area of practice or chosen specialty.
a. Some examples include asthma, cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, low birth weight, infant mortality, HIV/AIDS, TB, Depression, Schizophrenia, Substance Use Disorders, suicide, homicide.
2. Discuss three social determinants of health.