NUR/PNR 172 Health Disparities Writing Assignment When addressing the Health Disparities assignment, please focus and answer the following: 1. Define and explain the concept of health disparity 2. Discuss why health and health disparity matter to a nurse. (generalized or specific to your topic). 3. Clearly describe the health disparity chosen and discuss how health care and personal health interrelate with your chosen health disparity issue as well as the specific factors (determinants) contribute to the health disparity chosen. (Support the disparity with at least one peer reviewed cited source.) 4. Identify groups that are most affected by the health disparity you chose and state how you arrived at this conclusion. 5. Evaluate how health disparities impact people in the local community. 6. Identify at least 3 key initiatives to address your chosen health disparity topic. 7. Identify current challenges to addressing your chosen health disparity. 8. Create a reflection that includes what was learned and how it will affect your nursing practice.
