An Influential Factor Of The United States

Through personal experience I have learned that an education does truly help you succeed in life. Growing up I have had a good education system and been able to push myself to learn. However, I have met some people who have not been as lucky as me. Around eight years ago, I was twelve years

Beyond where one lives, where one comes from can lead to health inequalities as well, as immigrants are more likely to face poor health outcomes. Bollini and Siem look at this as a social phenomenon using the entitlement approach, which “considers health as the product of both the individual's private endowments and the social environment he or she faces” (Bollini & Siem, 2000). Apart from greater likelihood to be working in poor conditions, immigrants are likely to have less access to healthcare due to “political, administrative and cultural reasons” as well (Bollini & Siem, 2000). These include issues of recent immigrants not yet having the current documentation for state supported medical care in countries such as the United Kingdom and Canada, or for insurance in countries like the United States (Fenta et al, 2007). As well, these services are not always made clear to immigrants, and as they are

Social determinants of health such as schooling, housing, access to food and health care, exercise, and safety are all conditions that are embedded in the environment in which we grow and live. I was born and raised in a healthy and safe neighborhood in Omaha, Nebraska. Omaha has been ranked among one of the top cities in the nation to raise a family, according to multiple sources such as MSN Real Estate, Today Money, and Forbes. Omaha is one of fifteen cities with the greatest amount of Catholic schools per capita with great public school system to choose from as well. I have attended Catholic schools my entire life and was given multiple options for quality schooling in close proximity to my home. In addition to schooling, the low cost of

All Americans do not have equal opportunities to health and the ability to make healthy choices. Barriers to health and healthier decisions are sometimes too high for individuals to overcome even with great motivation. [Roberts Wood Johnson Foundation; commission to build a healthier America 2013].1 Profound influences on health are found to occur outside of treatment facilities where majority spend most of their time. The ability to live a long healthy life is determined by various social factors such as behaviour, community/society, education, income, racial/ethnic groups, the environments where we live, learn work and play. These factors are far from random and seem to be predetermined by various factors within and around the built

Most of us agreed that the social determinants of health (SDoH) are super inter-related and that income is one of the most critical SDoH. Income can drive and have an impact on many of the other SDoH and their outcomes, such as food security and social exclusion. Stephanie and I also agreed that early childhood development is a crucial SDoH. Negative effects during childhood can lead to negative health consequences in later life, thus enhancing quality of life during childhood can be very beneficial in the long run. As Stephanie summarized, it is “important for all of us to start on the right foot and have the same opportunities to grow up healthy.” Moreover, we discussed the connection between poverty and the SDoH. Lacey pointed out that “poverty

The health of a person can vary depending on their social status and ethnic group. People with a lower social status have a disadvantage when it comes to their health. Lower classes don’t always have the luxuries that the upper classes have. The upper class however is able to enjoy more health-related advantages. One advantage that the upper class has is the lifestyle choices that they are able to make involving how they exercise, their diet and their stress levels. The upper class also has the ability to gain knowledge about the newest medical care and also the ability to afford that medical care.

Socioeconomic status and diversity may affect health status in many ways. “Researchers often use singular indicators of socioeconomic status (SES) such as income, education, or occupational attainment interchangeable. However, the interaction among these indicators differ by racial and ethnic group” (Kominski, 2014, p. 86). Individuals with low-incomes and low-income community’s health status are often negatively impacted due to the inability to receive and maintain adequate health services. The psychosocial pathway theory and material deprivation pathway theory analyze the negative effects that may occur with individuals who have low incomes. The overall condition of a community and the diversity of the people who occupy it also have

Since a very young age I understood the importance of having an education. Growing up in a very poor and undereducated neighborhood, I saw education as a way out as opposed to a waste of time. In a community where the educated were poor and the criminals were rich it was very easy to become distracted. I grew up with neither my mother nor father to look up to, as I was raised solely by my grandparents. So many obstacles only pushes me harder. I always looked to myself to be an inspiration to both my family and community that completing college and having a career isn’t as difficult as it may seem.

Health starts in our homes, workplaces, schools and communities. Most of us may think that the state of health is determined by our own behaviors and we are taking the initiatives in taking care of ourselves. By having a balanced diet, getting enough rest, exercising, not taking alcohols and smoking, receiving recommendation of preventive vaccine injection and screening tests, and seeing a doctor when we are sick, these behaviors all have great impact on our health. However, social determinants which are mostly responsible for health inequalities are also involved in influencing our state of health partly.

Having lower education, living in poverty and poor health affects our current lifestyles and society as a whole. “With knowledge, people can make informed decisions about their health and, as a result, are more likely to engage in health-enhancing behaviors” (Hayden, 2009). All of these factors show that not having high standards of socioeconomic status can lead to poor choices. When you are fully equipped with the resources needed to educate yourself on how to make healthy choices leads to a better life. My socioeconomic status contributes positively to my life because I would be classified as middle-class range, I am able to have access to resources to keep my health in great condition. I truly believe that the higher your social status and

Individuals with lower incomes tend to eat more fast and processed food, as well as lacking the resources to gain an adequate amount of exercise daily. Many citizens that have a lower education level tend to use health care resources less than those of higher educational levels. One’s education effects their income, which can sometimes make health care unaffordable and access challenging for those with low incomes. Ultimately, causing a dent in ones health as well as the health of the nation.

Education has been instilled into me growing up as an important part of being successful.Through highschool I have been working hard to put myself in a position to ready myself

Education has always been an important aspect of my life. Although there have been trials and tribulations I have surmounted them. My story is not one of a privileged life not wanting or wishing for anything. Instead it is a dream, a dream to be able to fulfill what is my destiny. On December 14, 2005 I will have my associate's degree; it has been a long time coming, and it is finally here. I have managed to maintain full time work to support myself and my family while attending to school to accomplish one of my life long dreams.

For the most part, I grew up in an environment that valued education, and for this I am grateful. My Mom has worked incredibly hard to keep us in Arlington, despite not really having the means to do so. Neither of my parents went to college, and because of this they placed so stress on education, coincidently they both have worked in the school system. After my Dad passed away, my Mom turned all of her attention to making my sister and I succeed academically, forcing us to go to school and stay on top of school work. Because of the large role education has played in my life, my interests are centered around learning, specifically neuroscience, biology, and public health. Currently, I am hoping to become an epidemiologist or physicians assistant.

The health care profession treats determinants of well being as direct indicators of an individual’s ability to sustain good health. Therefore, this translates directly to pediatrics as the ability of an infant or young child to equally sustain good health. Social determinants of health include stress, social exclusion, social gradient, transport, food, unemployment, addiction, and work. These factors are perceived as of significance because they develop the inequitable divergences in medical outcomes across various social factions. The health care community in the recent decade has done a lot to minimize the health differences through acts, such as The Affordable Care Act (ACA). However, health disparities continue to characterize the American health care system due to its isolation of minority communities. Researchers have informed that health disparities affect persons based on their religion, ethnicity, race, and socioeconomic status. For this, improving health through looking at social determinants needs to focus on non-health social services as much as it does on health care.