Using the community-as-partner model to complete a community health assessment, the nurse gathers birth and death statistics for the community. What does this represent in the community core?
A) History of the community
B) Demographics and ethnicity
C) Vital statistics
D) Values, beliefs, and religion
Ans: C
Vital statistics include birth and death statistics. Demographics and ethnicity include age, sex, race, and ethnicity data. All ethnic and racial groups have values and beliefs that interact with each community system to influence the people's health.
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