EPISODE 1
This episode asks us the question does our socioeconomic status predispose us to less than adequate health care? We see the dichotomy between those that are on the upper rungs of the societal ladder and those on the lower rungs. Those on the top are in positions of power that allow better access, resources and opportunity while those on the bottom are faced with life stressors and a sense of lack of control of work, family, children, environmental hazards and the fewest resources to help deal with all of those issues mentioned.
Q: This episode showed the widening gap between life expectancy and the stressors that result in higher rates of disease and early death. As we compare our children living in poverty with those of other countries we are remined how vastly different our priorities are on social spending. What do you feel needs to be done to get at some of the underlying issues resulting in our nation's poor health status of our minority populations and how can we work toward heatlh equity?
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I'm excited that we are launching this series this semester. Kudo's to Vivian! I really want you to dig deep with your answers and think of how you would face these issues as future health professionals. I want to see a good dialogue back and forth. All I ask is everyone to respect other's opinions!
~Kairise~
Q: Do we think our countries drive to help other nations (i.e. increasing number of immigrants) and our promise to everyone to have a piece of the pie, inhibiting us from structuring and successfully allowing universal health care?
This is a very interesting topic to me because it seems everyone seems to blame "the immigrants" for the lack of job etc. Most immigrants i have come in contact with including myself come to the US, work very hard and contribute to the economy. If you contribute to the economy through taxes and being a responsible citizen then it makes sense to have a "piece of the pie". I moved here 10 years ago with nothing with my family and haven't gotten anything free. What i have gotten and appreciate is the many opportunites to work hard and make a living for myself.
I do not feel that is the issue with our broken healthcare system. In reforming our health care system there seems to be three area that have to be addressed and that is affordability and control of cost, accessibility and availability for all... (eguity across the board.
1. I have never been without healthcare (thank the Lord and my parents) but this 'equality for all', at this point, only seems possible by via government regulation. If that's the case, do we believe the government should be allowed to place caps and regulate, us, the people? If yes, what kind of society is this going to turn into? I thought this was a democracy?!?!
2. I agree with you ladyb, in regards to having the same rights as those who pay their taxes and put on their pants the same way you do. BUT, I do say this...you ('you' meaning the world...and YOU ladyb)
would NEVER find it EXPECTABLE for two parents who are struggling financially and have marital problems, to bring another child into the world when they already have (5) at home. What I am saying is, our economy is struggling financial and our society is divided ("marital problems") because the U.S. has an "African-American" president. So, how do I (U.S.) help migrating immigrants when I (U.S.) can't help myself. In the same breath, I would like to say, "I stand by what I have written. BUT, I, as an individual, love thy neighbor, but I can't do for them if I can't do for myself nor can they, first."
Well,I am new to your system, my passion right now is my country's(in Africa)healthcare. However, I think the problem of American healthcare system is that of policy.The current healthcare policy unnecessarily spends so much on tertiary prevention(80%) rather than primary prevention(1%).Solution:(1)Teach & encourage people to live a healthy lifestyle; invest more on preventing illhealth.(2)Control cost.Healthcare doesnt necessarily need to be free, but it can be affordable & accessible.(3)Make healthy socioeconomical and health policies, there by reducing stress(avarage American is living under continuous stress/high Cortisol level).
Result from these changes: (1)Strong immunity,reduced frequency of illhealth,better health,reduced number of people that depend on free healthcare.(2)Better marriage/family life.(3)Better society.
Thank you and may God help us.
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