NURS 110 Health Promotion Paper
The purpose of the paper is to explore the concepts of health, wellness and health promotion then review a current health issue, relate
the topic to Healthy People 2030, and evaluate an online resource dedicated to promoting the healthy behavior or reducing the health
issue/consequence.
This is collaborative assignment. You will work with another student on this assignment. You and your partner will submit a single
paper.
Directions
Reread Chapter 3: Health, Wellness & Health Disparities. Search other sources, paper and/or electronic, (i.e., textbooks, journals,
health organizations, websites) for definitions and descriptions of key health terms. How would you define the terms health, health
promotion and health disparities?
Select a Health Issue. Some examples are listed below. A health issue may also be chosen from the Healthy People 2030 Website,
(https://health.gov/healthypeople), or another website or textbook. Email Dr. Allen if you are unsure of your selection or have a
question.
Health Issues
Cancer (select a specific type)
Diabetes
Heart Disease or Stroke
Mental Health Illnesses (select one)
Obesity and Overweight
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (select one)
Explore the Home Page. Under the OBJECTIVES & DATA menu, explore: Browse Objectives, Leading Health Indicators,
Overall Health and Wellbeing Measures, and Social Determinants of Health. Thoroughly explore your topic.
Review the risk factors. Describe the factors based on the six risk factors for illness from the Taylor textbook: Age, Genetic
factors, Physiologic factors, Health habits, Lifestyle, and Environment (Taylor, Lynn & Bartlett, 2019).
Review the epidemiologic data for the health issue. Include the incidence, prevalence, morbidity and mortality of the health issue.
Incidence – The number of people who are diagnosed or develop the health issue each year.
Prevalence – The number of people who are living with the health issue.
Morbidity – The number of people who have altered health or functioning because of the health issue. ALSO, the rate of disease in
the population.
Mortality – The number of people who die each year because of the health issue.
Go to https://healthfinder.gov/Default.aspx or another website that provides health promotion materials for patients. Select a patient
handout or website article that promotes a healthy behavior in order to reduce the health issue or attempts to reduce the health issue.
Why is this resource appropriate for the topic? How does this resource discuss or talk about the health issue? Is this resource a
good fit for a patient?
Paper Expectations
provide the reader with an overview of the topic. Why is health promotion related to this health issue important?
Do the following.
iii. Social Determinants of Health
iii. Social Determinants of Health
health issue.
Healthy People 2030. Describe:
(Include this paragraph in your main paper):