Week’s Discussion

Select a practice problem related to the below readings. Read the related chapter.

Bemker, M. A. & Ralyea, C. (2018). Population health and its integration into advanced nursing practice. DEStech Publications, Inc.

• Pediatric Issues (Chapter 7)
• Gerontology and the Aging American (Chapter 8)
• Military and Care for Veterans (Chapter 9)
• Chronic Disease (Chapter 10)
• Obesity – Opportunities Across the Continuum (Chapter 10)
• Population Health in Trauma and Mental Health (Chapter 12)
• Substance Use Disorders (Chapter 13)
• Infectious Diseases as a Population Health Issue (Chapter 14)

Reflect on the above reading and address the following.

• Provide a brief statement introducing the selected practice problem.
• Identify the social determinant risk factors for the selected practice problem.
• Describe a related Healthy People 2020 Goal.
• Describe one evidence-based intervention to address the Healthy People 2020 goal.
• Define one measurable objective to address the Healthy People 2020 goal.