Health Issues In The Black Community Essay

African American women's health, hair politics, and physical activities. Studies show that African American women tend to pay more attention to their hair instead of their health issues. Researches came up with a theoretical argument to figure out why hair matter for some women. They discover that hair presents a barrier to exercise in that the time and economic restrictions involved in maintaining a hairstyle post exercise for physical activity as prohibitive. This study provides some perception about the relationship between hair and health for African American women and suggests that extra attention is justified to address views about beauty ideals and hairstyles as a barrier to exercise (Versey, 2014, p. 2015)

The health of a nation plays an integral part in the overall success and economic well being of a particular country. The United Stated, while pouring more money into the healthcare system than any other country, still stands as a broken system with inadequate care for many citizens. One of the most marginalized groups of people, African American women, continually score alarmingly low on basic measures of overall health. The healthcare discrepancies between white and black women in the United States are alarming, and they reveal flaws in the American health care system as a whole.

By lightening one’s skin and relaxing the unruly curls, Afro-Brazilians believed they were one step to achieving the nation’s approval. From the colonial period through independence and all the way up to the 1970’s hair straightening treatments became ingrained into the black culture. Traditionally, as like in the United States, the hot comb was the fundamental tool used to straighten hair, but Brazil soon turned to chemicals for a more radically (read: permanent) change. Hair relaxers were used to alter the hair’s biochemical structure to unwind curls into straight strands. These hair relaxers dominated the beauty markets, and many times the chemicals were not entirely safe and would harm the user’s skin, and radiate toxic fumes that affected lung function. Similarly, skin bleaching was also a popular trend that’s harmfulness was outweighed by its highly sought after benefits. Although skin bleaching wasn’t technically advertised by the government, there were little restrictions on the industry which made the market full of unsafe products. By altering these two fundamental traits of the black phenotype, people felt as if they were advancing and lifting the black race into something more respectable. The beauty industry within the black community became it’s own subculture and part of daily life. Even those who lived in the favela, or had little income, made a point to always keep their hair polished. Whether it be keeping their hair tied up, flat ironed, or investing in skin bleach, the black race had collectively agreed to buy into euroscintelsim. By (perhaps unconsciously,) supporting this beauty industry they in turn supported a market that only existed to serve as an ansistientis of their natural

The United States is a melting pot of cultural diversity. For a country that was founded by individuals fleeing persecution, it has taken us many years to grant African-Americans equal rights, and even longer for those rights to be recognized. Despite all the effort to eliminate inequality in this country, health disparity among this minority group remains a significant issue. Research in this area has pointed to several key reasons for this gap that center on differences in culture, socioeconomics, and lack of health literacy.

1 . What issues most concerned black political leaders during Reconstruction? Reconstruction brought important social changes to former slaves. Families that had been separated before and during the Civil War were reunited, and slave marriages were formalized through legally recognized ceremonies. Families also took advantage of the schools established by the Freedmen's Bureau and the expansion of public education, albeit segregated, under the Reconstruction legislatures. New opportunities for higher education also became available with the founding soon after the Civil War of black colleges, such as Howard University in Washington, D.C., and Fisk University in Nashville,

Health disparities among African-Americans is a continuing problem that has been seen over many years. African-Americans have higher poverty rates, have lower rates of insurance coverage, and are more likely to be covered by Medicaid, than the White population (Copeland, 2005). This lack of insurance has led many of these individuals, to not seek treatment for illness, due to problem accessing health care (Kennedy, 2013). This leaves African-Americans with little to no treatment, which causes an increase of medical care that will be needed further on in their life or a sooner than expected death, caused by illness (Copeland, 2005).

Alcohol is also problematic for the African American population. Alcohol is one of the most significant problems among African Americans and leads to more violence, abuse, isolation and social consequences among black women when compared to white women (Donatelle, 2003). African Americans tend to have more of an alcohol problem as a population whole compared to whites but tend to consume less alcohol overall (Donatelle, 2004). Excessive, long term alcohol intake can lead to enhanced risk of developing cancer, a damaged central nervous system and harmful effects to the cardiovascular system (Donatelle, 2004). Since African Americans are already at more risk for developing cancer and cardiovascular disease, alcohol would enhance the risk of developing these disease and thus would reduce their overall health.

The vision of The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) to help provide the American people have a healthy life equally. By increasing awareness throughout the nation on the prevalence rates and impact of health disparities on individuals and communities The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) helps reduce and encourage elimination of health disparities. The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) has a direction on developing and conducting research, publication of findings, train and public education to better minority health and minimize health disparities. In achieving those goals The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) must enhance its research and create a culturally knowledgeable workforce, develop researches on factors that influence health disparities and must reach out to communities to provide any new information that was identified in the recent researches and lastly educate the public.

Health care providers receive little or no training on issues of race and racism. As a result, awareness of racism and its impact on health care delivery is low. Until racial issues are honestly addressed by members of the health care team, it is unlikely that we will see significant improvements in racial health care disparities for Americans. Barriers to racial health care equity therefore includes the health care system (insurance, funding), the patient (poor health literacy, fear, mistrust), the community (awareness, advocacy), and the health care providers (bias, attitudes, expectations, stereotyping). Nelson, (2016).

The government funds healthcare for many demographics in the U.S . . the access to healthcare ranges in care from racial background and ethnics. Hispanics are less likely to receive healthcare coverage because of the demographics. Hispanics may not be able to afford healthcare as to why they do not receive it. Language barriers between Caucasian’s and physicians may hinder diagnosis of conditions. Caucasians are less likely to get checked for colon cancer or high blood pressure from a healthcare provider. African American is usually checked for this disease. African Americans are more likely to have one of these diseases so being checked by a phycians is common. Individuals that live in neighborhoods that are less fortunate do not know information

Women believe hair is an essential part of life. Different races have different hair textures and styles majority of the style comes with stereotypes. Women believe hair is a way of bringing out their personality or raising their self-esteem In the African American population hair is controversial topic. Some embrace the natural beauty of hair while others enhance it with more chemicals, weaves, locks and braids. African American hair has started issues within the corporate workplace. This paper explains how African American women’s natural hair is viewed in the corporate

Locks for Cause offers awareness of cancer and its effects on children patients. Through this awareness the community can learn appreciation for their good health and efforts to maintain their health. Students at Nova can come to the realization that their health should not be take for granted. The events Lock of Cause hosts, such as For Hair's Sake, give students an opportunity to help the community through a simple haircut. This will allow student to learn ignore social norms and gain self-confidence by contributing to the children patients who experienced hair loss. Locks for Cause allows for students to better themselves mentally and physically through awareness and contribution through the annual

I agree with the need to find a common ground when conducting a community health assessment. Unfortunately, the reality of the situation is prioritizing community health action plans an economic factor is involve in the process. Health care expenditures are on the rise, many non-profit organizations are merging with for-profit organization to remain in a community. The hardest hit by these mergers are the rural communities, since many non-profit organization simply cannot afford to operate in many of these areas. How does economic considerations figure into setting community priorities? In your opinion, should economic considerations and those projected future economic consideration affect how your CHA is conduct and the overall decision-making

The seminar had an emphasis on Health, which had multiple professionals whom gave us their insight in their concentrations of work. The presentation benefited everyone in the audience, in which they gave us some of their personal advice to succeed as students and in our own personal lives. The panel consisted of Dr. Patricia Carter, Dr. Jaime Davis, Dr. Reginald Baptiste. All three of these doctors brought up the University of Texas slogan, “What starts here changes the world.” They added to it, by saying changing the world cannot happen if you are not healthy, then linking both “changing the world by being healthy.”

A Community Health Epidemiology Study with Community Diagnosis HGT Community Health Practicum/HAT1 Erika J. Schnell, R.N. 11/05/2012 Western Governor’s University