Essay On Health Disparities

They were way too many health disparities that are happening around the world. It definitely pulled on my heartstrings, I feel grateful that I have more health opportunities than others. However, it does not sit well with me that depending on what country a child will not have the same rights or conditions of quality of life as children here. Moreover, the inequality in our country, which African Americans account for almost half of HIV infections with no biological reason is an alarming matter. What hits home for me was the fact 80% of noncommunicable disease was in low-middle income family. I know all too well how a burden like that can cause a strain to a family financially and emotionally. I grew up the youngest of seven from a family of Vietnamese immigrants. My parents escaped a communist country with no belongings or money, yet have been given the chance to start anew here. We were not the wealthiest family, but my parents managed to give us all the necessary …show more content…
To help diminish health inequalities we need to develop strategies and implement plans to tackle area that needs help the most. Essentially, in areas with high rates of obesity and diabetes, because it exposes people with a decline of mental and health behaviors. While working with disadvantages like poverty, racial segregation, and lack of access to health, could be a challenge to overcome health disparities. I know Rome was not built in one day, Detangling health disparities would require a lot of resources and active participation within the community in order to be effective. There are organizations like the Houston Department of Health and Human Services, which is committed towards eliminating health disparities for vulnerable populations. Their mission is to protect and promote the health and well being to all Houston residents through advocacy, education, and community-based health