Part 1

Part A

Underuse Versus Overuse: A Paradox – 3 pages with at least 2 scholarly references.

• What is the paradox of excess and deprivation in U.S. health care?
• What current legislation may be contributing to this paradox?

• Identify at least two such federal or state laws.
• Describe the characteristics of these laws that could influence health care equity.
• Cite evidence to support your conclusions.

Describe your experiences with, or observations of, this paradox within a community.

Part B

Medical Indigence 3 pages with at least 2 scholarly references.

• Who are the medically indigent?
• Is being poor the same as being medically indigent? Explain.
• How could health policy focus on providing care for the medically indigent?

• Provide credible evidence from peer-reviewed sources to support your assertions and conclusions.

Describe how medical indigence is viewed or addressed in a community, organization, or state.

Part C

Defining Global Health- 3 pages with at least 2 scholarly references.

Using the Kebede-Francis Four Country Model, select a country from the least developed and one from the most developed categories. Compare and contrast the factors that contribute to the development of both countries. Include a discussion of the responsibilities of the most developed country to those countries in the developing and least developed categories.

Part 2

Part A –

Current Global Health Issues-3 pages with at least 2 scholarly references.

Identify a country with poor health outcomes that has been featured in recent world news reports. Apply socioeconomic factors, such as the Gini index, to the country and use this to analyze the contributing issues to the reported health problems.

Part B

World Health Organization – 3 pages with at least 2 scholarly references.

Choose and discuss one major program sponsored by WHO. Analyze how the program supports the mission of WHO and the outcomes the program has achieved. Include recommendations for improvement of the program.

Part C

Nongovernmental Organizations – 3 pages with at least 2 scholarly references.

Discuss the role of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the provision of health care services or the support of health care research. Identify one international NGO and provide an analysis of the programs it supports and its effectiveness. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the presence of NGOs in the provision of health care services.

Part D

Country Case Study 5-7 pages with 3-5 references

In this assignment, you will be taking a broad look at the country and its quality of health of your choice. The country case study provides the foundation for a successful field experience. Exploring the country for yourself allows for an individualized focus and will enable you to have a thorough understanding of global health issues in the country for which you are planning your field experience.

Address the major points in your case study of the country chosen for your field experience:

• Political or governance structure, with analysis of current policies impacting health.
• Socioeconomic status, including the Gini index.
• Demographic profile.
• Key measures of community wellness against local, regional, and national criteria.
• Major health issues analysis, including burden of disease.
• A summary the epidemiological issues.
• An analysis of the state of the country based on the social determinants of health.

Writing Requirements

• Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting.
• Number of resources: Minimum of 3–5 resources.
• Page length: 5–7 pages.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.