Before reading about your region, did you believe that it had better, the same, or worse health outcomes compared to other regions? Why?

DISCUSSION ESSAY

Briefly review and familiarize yourself with the following documents. These will help inform your answers for Task 2.

• 3-4-50: Chronic Disease in San Diego County
• Identifying Health Disparities to Achieve Health Equity in San Diego County: Socioeconomic Status

Task 2

Answer the following questions:

1. Which region do you live in (North Coastal, North Inland, North Central, Central, South, or East)? 1 point
2. Before reading about your region, did you believe that it had better, the same, or worse health outcomes compared to other regions? Why? 3 points
3. What are examples of health concerns that are experienced by people in the region where you live (e.g., obesity, asthma, diabetes, heart disease, etc.)? 3 points
4. What behaviors are more or less common among people in your region (e.g., food and beverage consumption, physical activity, tobacco or substance use, violence)? 5 points
5. Which groups (people, not regions) have better health outcomes, and which groups have worse outcomes? 3 points
6. What are some steps that you think your region can take in closing these health disparity gaps? 5 points