Comparison of Communities Discussion Board Posting:

1. Conduct two community assessments – one on the area that you have selected

to do your community assessment, and one in an area that is in contrast to your

community (for example, if you select an urban area to conduct your

assessment, conduct one in a suburban or rural area. Can also use a different

town, county, state, etc.).

a. What were the major similarities between these two communities?

(Identify at least 5 and provide rationale)

b. What were the major differences between these two communities?

(Identify at least 5 and provide rationale)

c. How may these differences impact the health of the communities?

2. Post the above responses to the discussion board