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Technics In South America Essay

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While in the US, people with South America heritage have restricted health care. Having no insurance, being illegal and speaking a different language are some arguments that contribute with the lack of health care. Preventive technics are not popular in some countries; people only go to see the doctor when having an emergency. However, I would encourage people to take preventive medicine seriously by showing them the importance of preventive techniques to avoid complications in the future. During counseling, the interaction must be formal, reserved but friendly at the same time. South Americans are used to sit and stand closer than people from the US. Thus, I would sit closer to my Latino patients to give them the confidence they need to feel comfortable. Direct eye contact, a sign of respect …show more content…

I think the South American population would benefit from this objective because many of them come to the US looking for better opportunities. Most of them do not have the resources to pay for medical care, and lowering the cost of insurance would make them more likely to get a medical plan. People who migrate from South America are not used to receive preventive medicine, and it can be the cause of many complications at older ages.
Another goal that would benefit the population from South America is improving the healthy development, safety and well being of adolescent and young adults. As mentioned before, family is very important among countries in South America and they try to move together to the US. Therefore, it is important to focus on the younger people because they are the future of the US. Educating and counseling adolescents and young adults can contribute with a decrease in overweight and obesity rates. Mental health is a topic that must be taken into consideration. Assisting adolescents with everyday problems can decrease violence

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