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Problem
Community Assessment: What resources exist within the systems of Elizabeth City NC? Consider health and social services, educational services, safety, religion, and politics, among others.
A. Identify resources at the local level. What influences these resources? Why are they considered social determinants of health?
B. Identify resources at the regional level. How are the influences on these resources different than the influences on resources at the local level? Justify your reasoning.
C. How are healthcare resources in both the local and regional areas around Elizabeth City NC influenced by healthcare policy? Provide support for your answer.
D. Are the healthcare resources in Elizabeth City NC different according to the varying demographics? Why or why not? Be sure to support your answer using research or data.
E. Analyze Elizabeth City NC based on data collected from reliable resources. For example, you might utilize data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Community Health Status Indicators website, or even recent census data.
F. What are the strengths and weaknesses of Elizabeth City NC community that would be integral in the formulation of a community health strategy? Support your answer with data and research.
G. What barriers have been identified that may impact successful implementation of that strategy? Support your answer with data and research.
H. What areas of opportunity exist for improving the health of the community? Support your answer with data and research.