Use of Health care statistics
Think of your local community. What health-related issue currently affects a large number of people within your community? How could research help address this issue? How would you go about articulating a plan to obtain more data on the health-related issue you identified?
This is an opportunity for you to explore the practical application of how to articulate a plan to obtain data on a health-related topic, specifically in your community. Please respond in first person, share personal experiences, and ask questions to further develop your understanding of how evidence-based practice can affect health-related issues at the community level.
Please make it 150 words
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