A serious problem that exists among Māori in New Zealand is Testicular Cancer. It affects young men from all backgrounds and there is little research on what risk factors there are. The encyclopaedia Britannica online defines Testicular Cancer as a “disease characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells within the testis, the reproductive organ that produces sperm. Testicular Cancer represents only one percent of all cancers in males, but it is the most common malignancy in men between ages 15 and 35.”1 Whether or not Testicular Cancer is the most serious health problem among Māori is arguable and additional health related problems should be discussed before coming to a conclusion. First of all, Testicular Cancer creates significant damage on
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This is because it originates in a very vulnerable part of the male anatomy. Consequently, this takes quite a toll on their confidence. Furthermore, in 2010 a paper published in the International Journal of Cancer showed that Māori have the highest rate of Testicular Cancer in New Zealand. Māori men are about three times more likely to have Testicular Cancer than Pacific New Zealanders.3 The concern about Māori having more cases of Testicular Cancer is that they are the indigenous people of New Zealand. Thus, Māori hold a culture and language that is relatively rare, therefore needing to be preserved. To do this all aspects of Māori wellbeing should be attended to, which means so there will always be those around who can teach future generations their culture and preserve it for the future. Furthermore, Māori are woefully overrepresented in nearly all categories of concern, such as welfare support, public housing and criminal misconduct. Thus, the financial burden and emotional toll that they incur could overwhelm their families, creating profuse turmoil in their personal lives that they may not be able to overcome. Therefore, it can be seen that the psychological and physiological impact, particularly on Māori is …show more content…
Additionally, the absence of research surrounding the reasons behind development and how to prohibit the causes of Testicular Cancer which is an origin for concern. Conversely, understanding the difference between Māori and other ethnicities Mental Health in terms of their psychological state, needs more focus. Finally, the difference between diagnosis and treatment for Māori mental health because of their reluctance is another significant need for focus. Therefore, as suggested by the evidence, the Mental Health profession should be the main focus of New Zealand health in 2016 instead of Testicular Cancer because there is a lack of knowledge of Māori psychological state of mind which allows for many Māori. It is therefore recommended that in 2016 the New Zealand government allocates more funds to the Mental Health sector so it can improve the worrying statistics surrounding
This is because it originates in a very vulnerable part of the male anatomy. Consequently, this takes quite a toll on their confidence. Furthermore, in 2010 a paper published in the International Journal of Cancer showed that Māori have the highest rate of Testicular Cancer in New Zealand. Māori men are about three times more likely to have Testicular Cancer than Pacific New Zealanders.3 The concern about Māori having more cases of Testicular Cancer is that they are the indigenous people of New Zealand. Thus, Māori hold a culture and language that is relatively rare, therefore needing to be preserved. To do this all aspects of Māori wellbeing should be attended to, which means so there will always be those around who can teach future generations their culture and preserve it for the future. Furthermore, Māori are woefully overrepresented in nearly all categories of concern, such as welfare support, public housing and criminal misconduct. Thus, the financial burden and emotional toll that they incur could overwhelm their families, creating profuse turmoil in their personal lives that they may not be able to overcome. Therefore, it can be seen that the psychological and physiological impact, particularly on Māori is …show more content…
Additionally, the absence of research surrounding the reasons behind development and how to prohibit the causes of Testicular Cancer which is an origin for concern. Conversely, understanding the difference between Māori and other ethnicities Mental Health in terms of their psychological state, needs more focus. Finally, the difference between diagnosis and treatment for Māori mental health because of their reluctance is another significant need for focus. Therefore, as suggested by the evidence, the Mental Health profession should be the main focus of New Zealand health in 2016 instead of Testicular Cancer because there is a lack of knowledge of Māori psychological state of mind which allows for many Māori. It is therefore recommended that in 2016 the New Zealand government allocates more funds to the Mental Health sector so it can improve the worrying statistics surrounding