Community Profile Assessment: Plasnewydd

This community profile assessment focuses on the health needs and issues in the Plasnewydd community in Cardiff. It discusses the demographic health needs, key issues, and the potential impact of Brexit or climate change on health. It also suggests evidence-based practices to reduce the impact of these issues.

Community Profile
Assessment
Community : Plasnewydd
Module : Sustainable Public
Health

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY................................................................................................................1
a) Identification of the demographic health needs of the community and critical
analysis of the data in the context of what this means for health.............................1
b) Identification of 2 key issues or areas of interest from section a). A critical
discussion of these issues using a social determinants of health model and other
relevant theoretical frameworks...............................................................................3
c) A critical discussion of the potential impact of either Brexit OR Climate
Change* on the 2 key issues or areas of interest and the implications for health
and/or health inequalities in that community...........................................................6
d) Identification of what the profiled community could do to help reduce the
impact/promote the impact of Brexit or climate change on the 2 key issues or areas
of interest using evidence-based practice ideas........................................................7
CONCLUSION.............................................................................................................8
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
Community assessment can be explained as the process where it is needed to determine
the requirements of the public within the specific area or community. It is necessary to provide
all of the requirements as it will directly allow to uplift the living standards of a public. In any of
the community, where there is the requirement of uplifting the standard, it is necessary to
identify all of the issues which they are facing so that suitable decision can be taken for obtaining
the positive result (Alzarea, 2016). To collect any of the information, it will be necessary to take
the help of different resources of collecting the information i.e., Primary source & the secondary
sources. Both of these sources can easily collect all of the information through which data and
goals can be achieved.
In the context of the assignment, the chosen brought is Cardiff which is the capital city of
Wales. In this respective city there are different communities of people are living and among
them the selected community profile is plasnewydd. Different topics will be discussed in the
essay. Firstly, there will be the identification of the health needs of the community with its
critical analysis. Based on health needs, it will be necessary to determine two key issues where it
will be discussed using a social determinants of a health model. Once, key issues will be
identified, it will be necessary to focus on the potential impact of Brexit or climate change. In the
last question, there will be the identification that how potential impact can be reduced in the best
possible manner.
MAIN BODY
a) Identification of the demographic health needs of the community and critical analysis of the
data in the context of what this means for health.
Demographic health needs can be explained as the process where different community
faces different types of problem-related to health. It is also termed as the study of the public at
large based on their growth, density, distribution, medical issues, and many more. It has been
found that demographers usually face some of the problems at the time of identifying crises
(Barakat and Ucheonye, 2016).
In any of the health care, there is the requirement of different types of health care
facilities as it will directly allow them to identify the problem through which improvement can
be brought within the community. In the present scenario, there are different community which
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has been performing with the help of the health committee to improve the overall health
condition. The main purpose of the community is to identify the problem by the process of
continuous monitoring because it will help to fix out the problem of some of the critical health
issues. In the context of Wales, there are different cities where different community stays among
whom some of the community has been facing the problem which is not allowing to accomplish
the goals. Below, there is a discussion about some of the health problem which is being faced by
plasnewydd who is living within the part of Cardiff (Campbell, et. al., 2019).
Figure 1: Heath level of UK
(Source: Area Information for Plasnewydd)
Firstly, the people who are living within Cardiff are facing the problem related to
Tobacco, Mental Health, Immunization. All of this problem is increasing regularly because it has
been found that people are consuming a higher percentage of tobacco. Due to the higher
percentage of workload, they are unable to take some of the important decision which creates
legal issues form them (Lee, Park and Lee, 2019). Also, other main diseases that are being found
within the community of Plasnewydd are related to diabetes, overweight and obesity, Substance
abuse, and many more. The above-mentioned diagram shows that although people are healthy
but still there are a number of them who have been facing the issue related to their health. It is
necessary to focus on their health level else it might create issues for the public at large.
All of these diseases directly or indirectly create issues for the person because they are
unable to perform the task which they must perform within a specific period. Although, the
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people of the Plasnewydd community are wealthy when it comes to the medical field they are
unable to find about the basis area where they must focus to overcome the challenges. These are
some of the major challenges which they have been facing in the current scenario (Castaner, et.
al., 2018). The problem which has been mentioned has been creating some of the drastic problem
within the community of Plasnewydd. Not only this, as it has been found that the community has
been also suffering from the problem of Cancer. There is a lack of resources available which is
not allowing the people to get a cure from the problem of Cancer (Cardiff and Vale College hosts
launch of ESOL Health and Cancer Awareness Resource, 2018).
In short, although several people are living within the city of Cardiff but still they are
facing lots of health issues where strict actions are not being taken which is increasing the issues
at a greater speed (Smith and et. al., 2016). It will be necessary for NHS working with Cardiff
should take some of the action which can allow them to overcome from this respective problem.
b) Identification of 2 key issues or areas of interest from section a). A critical discussion of these
issues using a social determinants of health model and other relevant theoretical
frameworks
It is necessary to understand the various impact upon community which arises due to the
increase of health issues daily. Similarly, in the case of the Plasnewydd community, the number
of cases is increasing related to medical issues. Among many problem which has been identified
within the premises of Cardiff in Plasnewydd community (Gómez-Olivé and et. al., 2018). The
most bigger problem which they are facing is related to Cancer and Immunization. Some of the
common issue behind the increase in the number of cases are explained below:
Cancer: It is among the serious nature of the problem which is being faced by the people
of Cardiff. Whenever any of this health problem occurs, it is necessary to determine the age
group in which these types of problems are mainly faced. These types of problems are mainly
faced among the people who have been not able to take care of their health. It is being seen
within the age group of 40 to 65 years where they mainly see about the effect and different
decisions taken by the people (Verrecchia, Thompson and Yates, 2019). The rate of cancer is
around 865 out of 10000 people which is not a good record in itself as compared to other regions
of the UK and wales. Even living standard is creating the problem as people are unable to get the
services from health care center which they mainly face in number of situation. As per NHS, it
has been found that the consumption of unnecessary products such as alcohol, high power
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medicines, using Tobacco products is the main reason for increasing the number of cases daily.
Also, the ratio of smokers in this particular region is around 29% which shows that people are
careless towards their health which is has a direct impact on the increase in cases related to
cancer every year. Even there are a very limited number of patient who has been getting the
treatment because it is among the disease where high expenses are charged (Lokon, Sauer and
Li, 2019). There are also some of the cases which are seen at the early stage of life. Although, it
is not a transmission disease but still it has been creating some of the serious issues within the
medical field due to which people have to suffer. Looking at the situation as many people die
daily, it will be necessary to understand how those problems can be resolved. Here, proper
planning should be done because that direct emphasis on obtaining a positive outcome.
Immunization: The problem of immunization mainly takes place where any of the
people do not perform any of the work as per there health level. Here, people mainly face the
infection which does not allow them to have a proper diet (Mmuoegbulam, Antai and Asikong,,
2018). In the Plasnewydd community, it has been found that this sort of problem is increasing
day by day. It is because people living within Cardiff some excessive amount of foundation
which is not letting them to reduce unnecessary expenses. This has been the problem NHS has
been a concern and need to take some of the serious steps through which positive outcomes can
be obtained (Winkler and et. al., 2019).
After having a detailed analysis of about mentioned information about different medical
issues being faced by the community of Plasnewydd in Cardiff. It will be necessary to use some
of the possible frameworks which can allow us to determine the necessary impact (Ogola,
Njenga, Mhando and Kiggundu, 2015). There are mainly two types of specific regions that have
been creating its impact all of Plasnewydd. The impact has been mentioned below:
Lifestyle and behavior of citizens of Plasnewydd (Cancer): It is one of the areas which
has affected the community of Plasnewydd the most and even it has been the main reason behind
the increase in death ratio daily. Some people have been taking some of those tobacco products
from the early age of their life due to which they are not able to deal with the situation at the age
of 40 to 65 years (Mason and Lang, 2017). The lifestyle which has been adopted by the people is
quite expensive and bring those expenses within are not healthy for life. On the other side, when
it comes to the behavior of the public in the Plasnewydd community, they are not taking the
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medical issue in a serious manner which is the main reason that number of death cases is
increasing daily which is causing just because of cancer.
Immunization due to Drinking Alcohol then requirement in Plasnewydd, Cardiff: It is
necessary to understand in this respective situation that people are facing lots of issues which are
formed just because of drinking (Parisi et. al., 2019). The impact of drinking is seen that the
immunization system has been reducing day by day and it is not allowing to keep the
environment healthy (Van de Pas and et. al., 2017). It is necessary to understand for the people
that they should be able to take some of the precautions to reduce the percentage of problems
that they are facing in the current situation.
Talking about the CSDH concept frameworks, it can be easily said that it is among one of
the most crucial framework. It is because determining the health problem in it is quite an easy
task as compared to other frameworks (Reddy and et. al, 2017). Talking about this particular
frameworks, it is among the framework where different factors and stages are included which
has been mentioned below:
Structural determinants/social determinants of health inequities:
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 Socio-economic and Political Context: It is explained as the most important process
which consists of several structures as well as social determinants. It has a direct impact
on health inequality. Talking about education, health, social, and protection, this is the
factor that has directly increased the number of cases of cancer. It is among the reason
which has created the problem of health in Plasnewydd community within Cardiff (Rosa
et. al., 2016). When it comes to culture and societal values which are being carried by the
Plasnewydd community is allowing them to earn a massive capital for living a healthy
life (Bekker and et. al., 2018). But, after having a detailed analysis of the file, it can be
easily determined that there is a presence of health inequalities. Socio-economic Position (Social Class, Gender, and Ethnicity (racism)): While talking
about the present scenario of the Plasnewydd community, they have invested their money
in the different field which is allowing them to earn in huge amount which has simply
raised the level of the social class of the people (Pradyumna, Egal and Utzinger, 2019).
Intermediary determinants/Social determinants of health: Material circumstances: The people living within the premises of Cardiff have a very
busy schedule in which they have a high pressure to complete any of the work. Looking
at the situation people are unable to maintain a healthy diet which is the main reason
behind an increase in the case of immunization (Shen, 2015). As people are unable to
take a healthy diet and even culture which they follow wish to take more alcohol products
which reduces the power of immunization. Behaviors and Biological Factors: The biological factor has been one of the most
important areas of an increase in the problem of immunization. It is because some people
don't provide all of the necessary information to their children and there is no guidance to
them (Mutch and et. al., 2018). It is the reason which automatically increases the cases of
immunization in Plasnewydd community of Cardiff.
 Psychosocial factors: In the present scenario, some people have are some people who
have been performing the activity which is not healthy for the diet. There is the concept
of using alcohol products to reduce the pressure from mind. While talking about the
Plasnewydd community, it is necessary to understand they carry lots of pressure just
because of their culture and working style where they have to face the problem (Skellern,
Hutchinson and Dunn, 2016). They are not able to perform their work as per the
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requirement because of the negative in their life (Blomstedt and et. al., 2018). It is being
crucial to quit related to alcohol so that immunization power can be improved.
c) A Critical discussion of the potential impact of either Brexit OR Climate Change* on the 2
key issues or areas of interest and the implications for health and/or health inequalities in
that community
There has been a huge impact of Brexit in different parts of the UK. It has raised the
number of problems for people which is not letting to take some of the important decisions
through which target can be achieved. It is one of the reasons that pressure on the local public
has raised and they are under the situation of depression. There has been a huge problem that has
been faced by people as conducting the business activity is not an easy task anymore. But, still,
there are many trading activities are being conducted at higher pressure(Smee, et. al., 2016). In
the context of the Plasnewydd community, the people of this community are mainly involved in
the activities of business. Just after the effect of Brexit, they have been not getting the
opportunity to earn the profit which they are willing to earn and it is one of the reasons that
people are facing issues. The major issue is paying a higher amount of taxes, lack of available
resources, new plan and policies are being made. As people are forced to work harder just after
the end of Brexit, and it not letting the people spend their time as per the required manner
(Varghese et. al., 2015). It is one of the reasons that they are not allowed to focus on health and
immunization power is reducing day by day among the people. Also, pressure in focusing the
people to consume the percentage of alcohol. These are some of the common problem which is
being faced by the effect of Brexit over Plasnewydd community in Cardiff (Harris and et. al.,
2018).
d) Identification of what the profiled community could do to help reduce the impact/promote the
impact of Brexit or climate change on the 2 key issues or areas of interest using evidence-
based practice ideas
to reduce some of the problem related to Brexit, it is necessary that different types of
decision must be taken through which this respective problem can be solved. Here, it will be
important for the NHS to start or bring some of the latest technology through which they can
give better treatment for cancer patients. Not, only this but there is another problem as well
which says that people must try to start several types of campaigns under which they will get the
offer to guide people that how they can focus on their immunization system (Warner and
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Christenson, 2019). They can also guide people about the side effect of those food products
which are not healthy for the diet of a people. It will also be crucial to focus that developing a
healthy opportunity for the public will simply give better strength to overcome the situation.
Here, NHS can also plan by focusing on the specific reason behind the death ration of cancer
patient, premature death. People don't have a good educational background which can be
improved in it (Schantz, 2017). Helping qualitative education them to overcome from the
problem related to cancer and immunization or even premature death of the children.
As, there are some decisions has been taken by the government of Cardiff like not allowing
the people to use any of the smoking product. In the same manner, they can start this concept of
alcohol product because it will give them the idea that whereby they need to deal with the
problem (Shen, 2015). Also, there will be less probability of a negative impact upon
immunization and cancer patients.
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CONCLUSION
From the above writing, it can be included that health conditions within the different parts of
Cardiff, Wales are not favorable. It has been creating lots of issues for people of Plasnewydd
community, where people are mainly suffering from the problem of cancer and immunization.
Demographic health needs must be used so that they can allow them to improve the overall level
of health through which targets can be accomplished. There are different factors of Brexit which
will have increased the number of problems but with the help of effective planning some of the
effective solutions can be obtained through which problem can be resolved.
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