The Community Health Assessment : Community Overview (Census tract)  should include a draft of the following components of the Community Health Assessment Paper below  

 

I. Assessment Focus Select a census tract representing a neighborhood located in your area. Gather a broad range of assessment data pertaining to this location. 

II. Identify the defining geopolitical entity to be assessed (census tract). 

III. Population Characteristics A. Demographic characteristics (sex, age, race, and ethnicity, including income, employment, education levels). B. Comparisons over time (2000 and present) and to larger relevant populations, such as the city you live in, the county, state, or nation.