Wk 2 – Discussion – Social Determinants of Health [due Thurs]

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students, or additional posts your faculty makes in this discussion thread.

Be sure to see the Discussion Grading Rubric for discussion requirements, including the need to cite scholarly sources for your posts.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Explore Healthy People 2020 to learn about social determinants of health.

The Public Broadcasting Service had a series on social determinants and inequalities and how they affect health that is very enlightening and helps one to see the many different factors that affecting the health of various populations.

Choose an hour of the videos here: http://www.pbs.org/unnaturalcauses/

Hover over each of the hours to see the topics covered and click on one that interests you.

Then watch the video clips listed under the description of that video for excerpts from the video.

You can also read the video transcripts if you wish.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Post your thoughts regarding one of more of these videos and social determinants of health from PBS and how they relate to health issues in your practice or community.

Discuss why addressing the social determinants of health is especially important as a community/public health nurse.

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates or to additional posts made by your instructor. Be constructive and professional in your responses.