Briefly scan the health assessment information from (www.countyhealthrankings.org, www.vdh.virginia.gov, and www.cdc.gov/brfss/smart/smart_data.htm) to get a more detailed picture of the health status of Virginians in that specific locale or region. Then, look more closely at the health data concerning 1 of the 5 health ranking determinants that if improved, could lead to Virginia receiving a better health ranking in the future. Following the principles of epidemiologic inquiry, answer the following questions regarding the information you uncovered about 1 health determinant in the selected county or community. 1) Person: Describe the population expressing the determinant o How many (percentage of population or rate) are described by this determinant? o How is the determinant expressed in the population (age, gender, education, socioeconomic status, or other characteristics)? o Compare segments of the population (who has the most/least, at greatest/least risk)? 2) Place: Describe the location with regard to the determinant o Is the determinant seen more in urban or rural regions? o What other characteristics define the prevalence of the determinant in the region (housing, geography, topography, etc.)? o Compare other locations with the one you selected (how does prevalence compare in neighboring counties, the state, or the nation)? •3) Period: Describe the time trends of the determinant o Over the past few years, has the prevalence rate decreased or increased or stayed about the same? (i.e., is it getting better or worse?) o Compare the time trends of the state and the nation with those of your location. Are they better, worse, or similar? •4) Conclusion: From the information you gathered about the health determinant, describe a priority population within the locale you investigated in which to address the health determinant of focus.

Describe how the time of onset of a depressant drug relates to abuse potential and how duration of action relates to the risk of withdrawal symptoms.

What is the purpose for Birthing Centers in purpose in the health care industry?

1. ·  Identify the populations who use the facility.
2. ·  Identify key characteristics of the facility.
3. Explain waht makes Birthing Centers so unique.

Epidemiological Description about BREAST CANCER – section should discuss why your group’s assigned topic is a public health issue. -Specifically, discuss the extent of your assigned public health issue occurring at the state and national levels.

-Please discuss any disparities that exist demographically (ex. by race, gender, age, etc.).

-Note: Students may incorporate figures and tables from the scientific literature into this section, but the items must be appropriately titled and cited, and accompanied by narrative text. In other words, DO NOT copy and paste a table or figure into the paper and leave the instructor to interpret it. Instead, provide a paragraph discussing/highlighting essential data from the figure/table that supports your efforts to describe the extent of your assigned health issue. Otherwise, all other applicable tables and figures should be placed in an appendix after the paper references.

Who are the main payers for long-term care (LTC) industry? What are some of the main financial challenges that the long-term care (LTC) industry is facing?