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Sepsis in the Community
John Doe
School of Nursing, The University of Texas at El Paso
NURS 4511: Population Focused Care
Dr. Copeland
March 16th, 2022
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Sepsis in the Community
Population
Holistic
According to the Census Bureau (2021) total population at zip code 79902, which surrounds
the hospital setting, constitutes of 21,236 people being 10,306 males and 10,930 females. The
predominant race and ethnicity are White and Hispanic or Latino with 16,885, the minority
groups consisted of African Americans, Asians, and Hawaiian and other Pacific islanders. The
average age of White is 38.5 from both sexes (Male 35.8 & Female 40.9), Hispanic or Latino
average age is 33.9 years-old for both sexes (Male 30.7 & 37 Female), of African American 24-
years-old average (Male 26.2 & 22 Female), Asian 28.1-years-old from both sexes (28.2 Male &
28.1 Female). The average household is very similar for the majority’s groups being White 2.38
(Under 18 is 0.52 & 18 years and over 1.87), and Hispanic or Latino household size 2.54 (0.61
under 18 & 1.93 over 18 years and over). For minorities group African American average
household size is 1.91 (0.35 under 18 years & 1.57 18 years and over), and Asian 2.22 (0.22
under 18 years and 1.99 over 18).
According to the United Sates Zip Codes the median household income in the zip code
79902 is $30,315 which is lesser than other parts of El Paso. The data breaks down into 33%
working full time, 28% part time, and 39% with no earnings. Main sources of income come from
wages and partnership. It’s important to mention that this zip code has a well above average
number of people who do not use a vehicle to commute, using public transportation, bicycles,
and walking as ways for transportation.
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Education in this zip code is very diverse but contains the highest percentages of people
who attended college of any zip code at El Paso. People with less than a high school diploma is
23%, High school graduate 34%, and 6% with an Associate’s degree. People who obtained only
a Bachelor’s degree is 21%, master’s 8%, Professional school degree 4%, and Doctorate degree
2%, meaning that 35% percentage of this zip code have at least a Bachelor’s degree.
Families and singles share the biggest percentage among the population of the zip code
79902. Families’ husband/wife family households cover 33% of the population in this zip code,
single guardian 23%, singles 36%, and singles with roommate 9%. Households with kids
covered 28% while without kids was 72%. The majority age below 21 is 19 with 436, 19-years-
old followed by 20-years-old being 402, and 18 years-old being 334.
According to Churches In, there are in total 10 churches at zip code 79902 being Baptist
(1), Catholic (3), Disciples of Christ (1), Episcopal (2), Lutheran (1), Presbyterian (1), and
United Methodist (1).
Epidemiologic
Vulnerable groups in the zip code 79902 includes adults, older adults, and elderly which
according to Healthy Paso del Norte 15.6% of this population have diabetes both diagnosed and
undiagnosed. Comparing this percentage against other Texas zip codes, 79902 is within the
worst 25% of diabetes in Texas. This is particularly alarming since according to the CDC “This
disease can have harmful effects on most of the organ systems in the human body, which may
lead or cause end-stage renal disease, non-traumatic lower-extremity amputation, and a leading
cause of blindness among working age adults.” (2020). Also, diabetes people are at increased
risk for MI and other cardiovascular diseases, neuropathy, and stroke.
Growth and Development
Sepsis in the Community
John Doe
School of Nursing, The University of Texas at El Paso
NURS 4511: Population Focused Care
Dr. Copeland
March 16th, 2022
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Sepsis in the Community
Population
Holistic
According to the Census Bureau (2021) total population at zip code 79902, which surrounds
the hospital setting, constitutes of 21,236 people being 10,306 males and 10,930 females. The
predominant race and ethnicity are White and Hispanic or Latino with 16,885, the minority
groups consisted of African Americans, Asians, and Hawaiian and other Pacific islanders. The
average age of White is 38.5 from both sexes (Male 35.8 & Female 40.9), Hispanic or Latino
average age is 33.9 years-old for both sexes (Male 30.7 & 37 Female), of African American 24-
years-old average (Male 26.2 & 22 Female), Asian 28.1-years-old from both sexes (28.2 Male &
28.1 Female). The average household is very similar for the majority’s groups being White 2.38
(Under 18 is 0.52 & 18 years and over 1.87), and Hispanic or Latino household size 2.54 (0.61
under 18 & 1.93 over 18 years and over). For minorities group African American average
household size is 1.91 (0.35 under 18 years & 1.57 18 years and over), and Asian 2.22 (0.22
under 18 years and 1.99 over 18).
According to the United Sates Zip Codes the median household income in the zip code
79902 is $30,315 which is lesser than other parts of El Paso. The data breaks down into 33%
working full time, 28% part time, and 39% with no earnings. Main sources of income come from
wages and partnership. It’s important to mention that this zip code has a well above average
number of people who do not use a vehicle to commute, using public transportation, bicycles,
and walking as ways for transportation.
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Education in this zip code is very diverse but contains the highest percentages of people
who attended college of any zip code at El Paso. People with less than a high school diploma is
23%, High school graduate 34%, and 6% with an Associate’s degree. People who obtained only
a Bachelor’s degree is 21%, master’s 8%, Professional school degree 4%, and Doctorate degree
2%, meaning that 35% percentage of this zip code have at least a Bachelor’s degree.
Families and singles share the biggest percentage among the population of the zip code
79902. Families’ husband/wife family households cover 33% of the population in this zip code,
single guardian 23%, singles 36%, and singles with roommate 9%. Households with kids
covered 28% while without kids was 72%. The majority age below 21 is 19 with 436, 19-years-
old followed by 20-years-old being 402, and 18 years-old being 334.
According to Churches In, there are in total 10 churches at zip code 79902 being Baptist
(1), Catholic (3), Disciples of Christ (1), Episcopal (2), Lutheran (1), Presbyterian (1), and
United Methodist (1).
Epidemiologic
Vulnerable groups in the zip code 79902 includes adults, older adults, and elderly which
according to Healthy Paso del Norte 15.6% of this population have diabetes both diagnosed and
undiagnosed. Comparing this percentage against other Texas zip codes, 79902 is within the
worst 25% of diabetes in Texas. This is particularly alarming since according to the CDC “This
disease can have harmful effects on most of the organ systems in the human body, which may
lead or cause end-stage renal disease, non-traumatic lower-extremity amputation, and a leading
cause of blindness among working age adults.” (2020). Also, diabetes people are at increased
risk for MI and other cardiovascular diseases, neuropathy, and stroke.
Growth and Development
