II. Problem in the Community (30 points): THE WHAT OF YOUR PROPOSAL –What is the problem that
you identified
Research the literature and describe one major problem (healthcare issue) you have selected for
this community.
this community.
See https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/community
The population (this is the “who” or people) that are affected by this problem within this
community? Elderly, minorities, women, men, children, etc Who does this problem affect
community? Elderly, minorities, women, men, children, etc Who does this problem affect
Describe the problem in depth and cite the evidence that supports the problem (e.g., NYC
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene website, CDC, & WHO, Healthy People, United
Nations, community newspaper articles, evidence-based scholarly journal articles).
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene website, CDC, & WHO, Healthy People, United
Nations, community newspaper articles, evidence-based scholarly journal articles).
Describe the community issue/illness/disease in detail and the scope of this health problem in
the local community and/or globally.
the local community and/or globally.
Describe how it is affecting the community. Include references to any recent newspaper or
Internet sources about this health problem in the community or any unfortunate recent
community health/disaster event.(These are secondary sources)
Internet sources about this health problem in the community or any unfortunate recent
community health/disaster event.(These are secondary sources)
Compare and contrast the problem to national and global community health data.
Describe the role of nursing in addressing this healthcare problem.