Provide a brief description of the two health indicators you selected, citing specific sources.
- Explain how the U.S. ranks on these indicators compared to other nations.
- Explain two factors that might influence those rankings and the relative standing of the U.S. compared to the other nations.
- Determine which two states rank the best and which two states rank the worst for those indicators. Describe factors you believe might contribute to those relative rankings among the states.
References Readings
- Wilkinson, R., & Pickett, K. (2010). The spirit level: Why greater equality makes societies stronger. New York, NY: Bloomsbury Press.
o Chapter 4, "Community Life and Social Relations" (pp. 49-62)
- Centers for Disease Control. (2011, January 14). Health disparities and inequalities report-United States. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 60(Suppl.), 1-116.
o Pages 3-17 are required; the remaining pages are optional.
- Bezruchka, S. (2010). Health equity in the USA. Social Alternatives, 29(2), 50-56.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
- Central Intelligence Agency. (n.d.). The world factbook. Retrieved February 19, 2014, from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html