Hispanic Health Disparity Problem

The Problem

The Hispanic Population in the Dallas area has a significant gap in health care compared to the Caucasian population in Dallas.

Statistics for Dallas County

Proposed Solution

Create a educational pamphlet that address the health disparity issues of the Hispanic community.

Desired Results

The desired result of creating a instructional pamphlet is that a measurable amount of Hispanic Americans will utilize local clinics for not only preventive care but treatment for current health care problems.

Desired Results

In addition to seeing a measurable amount of the Hispanic community utilize clinics the desired result is that the Hispanic community can live healthier lives to help eliminate the health disparities that exist in the community.

How Success Will Be Measured.

Before Pamphlet Distribution Data Points

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One year After Pamphlet Distribution

How many patients were being seen in clinics in the target area? What are the statistics on most frequently diagnosed diseases? What it the preventative care numbers before pamphlet distribution?

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What are the numbers after pamphlet distribution for clinic visits? How do the statistics differ on admissions of frequently diagnosed diseases. Are more people using preventative care?

Cost Of Pamphlet
Cost to Mail Pamphlet to All residents in South-West Dallas Area: $3641.96 ( Using U.S. Postal Service Every Door Direct) (USPS, 2012). Cost to make Initial Pamphlet : Free ( Several Local Medical Doctors on Board to Help With Creation)

Medicare spends on average $7,665 more for a person with diabetes (Novo Nordisk, 2012). Per capita medical expenditures are $13,243 for people with diabetes compared to $2,560 for people without diabetes (Novo Nordisk, 2012).

Projected Effects of Pamphlet

Saving at least $7,665 if just one individual is help and millions if the community as a whole can be helped.

By Introducing a educational tool in to the community we are helping the city of Dallas save millions of dollars that could be used for road construction, schools, and a numerous amount of other things the community needs.

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