Discuss the impact of health disparities in state college

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For this week's journal, consider the impact of health disparities in State College, PA. Examine the local health department website, such as the Pennsylvania Department of Health,

Pick one chronic illness or disability that affects this local area (town, county, or region) and discuss the following:

Statistics and information on:

Likelihood of development
Etiology
Prognosis
Access to healthcare

How does my community compare to the national statistics discussed in this lesson?

Locate 1 of each of the following in this local community, state college PA. Make sure to include a link or contact information for each.

healthcare services,
community resources,
support groups,

Initiatives specific to COVID-19, such as testing, vaccination, or public awareness campaigns.

*COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted people with disabilities and is a topic of ongoing consideration when analyzing health disparities.

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