A school nurse planning a health promotion program at the school focuses on changing the determinants of health that, according to the CDC, account for 70% of premature deaths in the United States.
The determinants that account for 70% of premature deaths are:

The level of health literacy in the group should be an initial major concern for these nurses.

Health literacy refers to the ability of individuals to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.

In a low socioeconomic community, the level of health literacy may be lower than average, which can impact the effectiveness of a health promotion program.

By understanding the level of health literacy in the group, the nurses can tailor their program to meet the needs and abilities of their clients.

Choice B is not the answer because computer resources and access to the internet for health promotion may not be a major concern initially.

Choice C is not the answer because the primary communicable diseases that are present may not be a major concern initially.

Choice D is not the answer because the number of health professionals in the community may not be a major concern initially.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.

It would be the most reliable source for data on the health of the Iraqi people.

Choice A is incorrect because the Kaiser Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on national health issues and the U.S. role in global health policy.

Choice B is incorrect because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a national public health institute in the United States.

Choice C is incorrect because the Department of Health and Human Services is a department of the U.S. federal government responsible for protecting the health of all Americans.