C229 KMP task 1 Community Health and Population-Focused Nursing Field Experience C229 K

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C229 KMP task 1 Community Health and Population-Focused Nursing Field Experience C229 KMP task 1 Community Health and Population-Focused Nursing Field Experience Western Governors University B. ... Problem Description: My primary prevention topic is Overweight and Obesity, prevention of overweight and obesity through healthy nutrition and physical activity. Monterey county is the sixteenth largest county in California and is located on the central coast with a total size of 3,771 square miles. Monterey county is 120 miles south of San Francisco and 280 miles north of Los Angeles. Monterey County has a population of 435,232 with the two major ethnicities being Hispanic 58.3% and White 30.3%. The percentage of population under 65 without health insurance is 11.9%. The largest city in Monterey County is Salinas and is the county seat as well. The western and southern peninsula along with eastern portion of Prunedale are the most affluent. Along the coast from Big Sur in the south to Moss Landing in the North, the major economic business is tourism. Monterey county has 8 State Parks/Reserves and 5 National Parks/Forest and Sanctuaries and there are numerous activities and events provided on a monthly basis for community participation. The rich soil of the Salinas valley makes Monterey County the third largest agricultural county in California, and has been known as the salad bowl capital of the world. Monterey County is composed of 13 School Districts with the three largest being: Salinas Union High School District (11 schools), North Monterey C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . [Show More]

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