The community description can tell the CHN about the internal functions of the population. For example; gaining knowledge of, age, gender, ethnic groups, educational level, income, prominent illness/disease, life expectancy, health care access, and if the population have health insurance or are without coverage all shape and determine community need and compliance to health promotion. The statistics about community aid the CHN in development and delivery of specific needs and its execution all the services supplied.
Age Population
Birth to 19 years 29.3%
20 to 39 years 28.4%
40 to 59 years 28.4%
60 to 79 years 11.9%
80 years and over 2.2%
This population is highest in children under 19 years of age. The primary …show more content…
In the zip code 85007 a large population of Hispanic ethnic group is prevalent and the CHN should arrange for education material in Spanish, while speaking in Spanish to promote trust and confidence within the community is most beneficial. The CHN must have knowledge of ethnic group’s common illnesses and susceptibility for certain diseases. For example, African American’s experience high blood pressure with greater propensity than Caucasians, while Hispanics acquire Type II Diabetes at a higher rate.
Education enrollment
Grade And
Public School Attainment
Private School
Preschool 100% 0%
Kindergarten to 12th grade 96.2% 3.8%
College (undergraduate) 72.3% 27.7%
Graduate School 79.3% 20.7%
CHN should coordinate education with care in the school system. Working with the education system allows for an opportunity to screen children for common childhood conditions and provide immunizations. Finally, promoting positive relationship with the populations can enable the CHN to discuss the importance of continuing education beyond high school encouraging and changing the population’s poverty level over time. .
Income Range Income Percentage
Less than $10,000
$10,000 to $14,999 21.6%
11.0%
$15,000 to $24,999
$25,000 to $34,999 15.0%
10.0%
$35,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $74,999 10.5%
10.7%
$75,000 to