D224: Global and Population Health A. Description of Location and Subpopulation Community/Location: The community I chose for my subpopulation that is affected by social determinants of health is the community where I work, Birmingham, AL. Birmingham was born thought the iron and steel industry. Birmingham is the only place in the world where all the ingredients for making iron are present- coal, iron ore, and limestone, all within a ten-mile radius (Home - Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau - Alabama, n.d.). The city bloomed so rapidly in an uncertain time that some people considered it “magic,” earning the city it’s most notable nickname the “Magic City.” This is followed by the nickname the “Steel City.” Per city-data.com Birmingham has an estimated population of 209,403 in 2019. It is estimated that 47.1% (98,620) are males and 52.9% (110,783) are female. The city is home to many different ethnic groups such as non-Hispanic whites, African Americans, Hispanic or Latino, American Indians, and two or more race residents. Per the United States Census Bureau African American account for 68.7% of the overall population in Birmingham and non-Hispanic whites account for 25.1%. The subpopulation I will be focusing on are those living at or below the poverty line. Specifically, the African American population since they comprise 68.7% of Birmingham’s total population. Of that 29.6% (41,258) of African Americans in Birmingham live at or below the poverty line. The median age is estimated to be 36.7 years old with a median household income of $36,753. The median household income for Birmingham is $15,000 below the Alabama state average. The Census Bureau notes that of people twenty-five and older 87.9% are high school