Discuss Race and ethnicity in the U.S.

Race and ethnicity are important aspects of inequality and serve as dimensions of health disparity in the U.S. Select one minority group (African Americans, Asians, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders, American Indians and Alaskan Natives, or Hispanics) and create a brief profile of this group that addresses the following questions and points: Describe the demographic characteristics of this group including size, recent growth, and geographic concentration. Use indicators of population health (e.g, life expectancy, infant mortality) to provide an overview of the health of this group.What specific health challenges face this group?What causal mechanisms are most relevant for any health challenges or disparities faced by this group?Suggest one medical or public health intervention that might be used to improve the health of this group. Links to examine:Profile information is available on the Office on Minority Health (Links to an external site.) Click on “Policy and Data” to find Minority Population Profiles.For full credit:Your essay must be 2-3 pages longText should be double-spacedFont must be Times New Roman, 12 ptAll margins must be 1 inchDraw upon material presented in lecture and readings. You may use additional sources as long as you cite them (use APA style). RubricWriting Assignment – Race, Ethnicity, and HealthWriting Assignment – Race, Ethnicity, and HealthCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe the demographic characteristics of this group.10.0 ptsThorough, accurate demographic profile that includes information on including size, recent growth, and geographic concentration5.0 ptsAccurate profile, incomplete information on size, recent growth, or geographic concentration2.0 ptsIncomplete or inaccurate demographic profile10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse indicators of population health to provide an overview of the health of this group.10.0 ptsThorough, accurate overview of group health drawing extensively from material presented in lecture, readings, and online resources5.0 ptsAccurate overview demonstrating moderate use of material presented in lecture, readings, and online resources2.0 ptsIncomplete or inaccurate demographic overview, minimal use of material presented in lecture, readings, and online resources10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWhat specific health challenges face this group?10.0 ptsDiscussion of two or more specific health challenges5.0 ptsDiscussion of one specific health challenge0.0 ptsNo health challenges discussed10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWhat causal mechanisms are most relevant for any health challenges or disparities faced by this group?10.0 ptsDiscussion of two or more causal mechanisms5.0 ptsDiscussion of one causal mechanism0.0 ptsNo causal mechanisms discussed10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSuggest one medical or public health intervention that might be used to improve the health of this group.5.0 ptsProposed intervention demonstrates insight into health circumstances and challenges facing group3.0 ptsProposed intervention appropriate but not particularly insightful0.0 ptsProposed intervention demonstrates little understanding of health circumstances and challenges facing group5.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Presentation5.0 ptsWell‐organized essay free of misspellings and typographical errors; follows parameters described in assignment3.0 ptsMinor organizational problems; few misspellings or typographical errors0.0 ptsPoor organization and numerous typographical errors and misspellings5.0 ptsTotal Points: 50.0