Populations have many different components. Below are some factors that can help you define your population.
Census Categories |
Examples |
|---|---|
| Age | Adults, Teens, Infants, Children, Seniors, etc. |
| Race/Ethnicity | African American, Hispanic, Caucasian, etc. |
| Nationality | Salvadorean, Chinese, Filipino, Egyptian, etc. |
| Language | English, Spanish, Chinese, HIndi. etc. |
| Religion | Catholic, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, etc. |
Care Circumstances |
Examples |
|---|---|
| Diagnosis | Fever, breast cancer, laryngitis, hip fractures, etc. |
| Insurance categories | Medicare, Medicaid, etc. |
| Care location | Hospital, in-home care, hospice, etc. |