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    United States accesses the health and nutrition status of the population through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and national centers (CDS). However, for health concern of the US population CDS conduct the survey based on dietary intake of zinc. It held with the different population that includes infant, pregnant women, adolescent and adult who are non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic blacks, and Mexican Americans. The study shows mean of the non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black and

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    An underserved are a population group that experiences significant health disparities. Health disparities are differences in health status when compared to the general population, often characterized by indicators such as higher incidence of disease and disability, increased mortality rates, lower life expectancies, and higher rates of pain and suffering. Rural risk factors for health disparities include geographic isolation, lower socio-economic status, higher rates of health risk behaviors, and

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    Intro Population health planning is based on the social model of health, aiming to improve the health of entire populations and reduce inequities, recognising that environmental, economic, social, cultural and behavioural factors contribute to health and wellbeing. Identifying causes of poor health is critical, as addressing these causes is the main method of improving population health outcomes. As the range of possible causative factors is vast, and are often interdependent, population health planning

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    Population health is a new term that has evolved within the realm of healthcare. There are several definitions of population health, but in many ways, the descriptions are very similar. Several definitions of population health state that it is as a term used to analyze health outcomes, influence individuals, and to improve the health of the population by assessing social determinants. The present-day definitions state that population health as the health outcomes of a group of individuals, including

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    week’s assignment is on how health determinants affect a population’s health, I do understand what health is which is being at a states of wellness or free from illness or injury. Or as close to that state as possible because a patient can have a chronic condition and still be at a state of good health just not as good as a person who is free of disease, injury or illness. And I know a determinant is something that determines or effects the outcome of something. So a health determinant to me would be

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    Population Health and Related Costs Sugar-sweetened beverages have high caloric values and low nutritional value. The positive association between SSB consumption and cases of increased weights and risks for diabetes has certainly drawn public attention. Other medical problems that are correlated include “metabolic syndrome, hypocalcemia, kidney stones, increased blood pressure, hypertension, and coronary heart disease” (DeSantis). According to a study commissioned by the World Health Organization

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    plan, program, or project on the health of a population and the distribution of those effects within the population. HIA provides recommendations on monitoring and managing those effects (Health Impact Assessment, 2015)” Healthcare providers counsel their patients on ways to keep in good physical health. Similarly, Health Impact Assessments (HIA) offers the same guidance to communities. This information helps societies make educated choices about refining public health by means of community planning

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    Describe the population demographics and health issues based on national, state, and/or local data (use sources below) 1. Prevention Issue: avoidable ER visits 2. Population: Seniors 65 years or older 3. Setting: Seniors living in the community in select independent facilities in Montgomery County, Maryland with Medicare with 2 or more emergency room visits within 6 months. Describe the population demographics and health issues based on national, state, and/or local data (use sources below) Avoidable

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    Discussion: How does an ACO serve as a lynchpin for managing population health? Population health emphasizes on the on health issues of total populations at community level, state level or at country level and public health programs attempt to maximize preventive care at primary, secondary and tertiary levels. Traditionally, physician practices are involved in treatment procedures of acute problems and left with little time to address on preventive care and chronic care needs. To contain the costs

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    Population health is the health outcome of a specific group of individuals (Whiteman, 2017). Health outcomes vary among different groups in the population for many reasons (Rosario, 2017). This can be grouped by age, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and geographic location, just to name a few. Population health can be looked at by the health patterns and outcomes of the specific population, specifically those at high-risk, and the interventions and policies that can link these two together

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