To Discuss:

Topic : Global Determinants of Health

This Unit addresses global issues in health promotion. Read the required reading for Unit 10 including the articles and required websites.

Because of the diversity of cultures, and an expanding migratory global population, you as a masters prepared registered nurse may be challenged with patients who are at risk or suffering from various conditions, such as tuberculosis or malnutrition.

You may also be involved in natural disaster preparation or response, communicable disease outbreak care or bioterrorism management.

For this discussion, you will address a global health issue of your choice and identify related health risks for a particular group or patient.

Include statistics for your choice/s. Include strategies you could utilize to help you incorporate the client's cultural preferences within the education, prevention, or treatment plan. Consider the roles of interprofessional resources in your post.

Avoid other topics present in the discussion as you make your choice so that the discussion is varied and robust.

Please review the Discussion Board Participation grading rubric under Course Resources in the Grading Rubrics section.

This is important information that will ensure that you earn maximum points. Your postings should be qualitative and provide substantive depth that advances the discussion.

Things to remember:

• Discussion post is at least 200 words.

• Answers all questions with opinions/ideas creatively and clearly. Supports post using several outside, peer-reviewed sources.

• 3 References, try to find resources that are 5 years or less

• No errors with APA format 6thEdition