Close the health gap presented by Michael Marmot discussed the implications of the social determinants of health on the life expectancy, overall health, and quality of health for those who are at greater risk of social determinants of health. Marmot discusses the implication of the social determinants of health in a variety of countries such as the United Kingdom, United States of America, and Canada. Although each country has its own unique culture and population, all are impacted by social determinants of health in similar ways. The first significant thing that struck me during this speech was when Michael Marmot stated that social determinants of health are rarely mentioned in governments, except for the ministry of health. I think why
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The rates of suicide among First Nations communities is 5 times higher than the national average. An inquiry found that the girl was cared for by her mother, who suffered from mental illness, she was physically, emotionally and sexually abused. Marmot discussed the factors that play a part in the high suicide rates among aboriginal communities, these include education, quality of social services, the amount of community control, access and quality of health services, and most importantly cultural continuity. What was interesting to learn was that higher rates of cultural continuity in First Nations communities equaled less youth suicide rates. From watching this section of Marmots presentation, it is clear to see how Canada’s colonization policies have impacted First Nation communities. By increasing control and providing opportunities to embrace one’s culture the suicide rates can be …show more content…
What was more shocking was that the government rarely discusses the impact that the social determinants have on the health of the population. I defiantly believe that the government needs to consider population health, health promotion and the social determinants of health more often as they all have the greatest impact on health. From high rates of suicide in First Nation communities in Canada to riots in the poverty-stricken communities of America, something needs to be done to address in inequality seen in these powerful
The rates of suicide among First Nations communities is 5 times higher than the national average. An inquiry found that the girl was cared for by her mother, who suffered from mental illness, she was physically, emotionally and sexually abused. Marmot discussed the factors that play a part in the high suicide rates among aboriginal communities, these include education, quality of social services, the amount of community control, access and quality of health services, and most importantly cultural continuity. What was interesting to learn was that higher rates of cultural continuity in First Nations communities equaled less youth suicide rates. From watching this section of Marmots presentation, it is clear to see how Canada’s colonization policies have impacted First Nation communities. By increasing control and providing opportunities to embrace one’s culture the suicide rates can be …show more content…
What was more shocking was that the government rarely discusses the impact that the social determinants have on the health of the population. I defiantly believe that the government needs to consider population health, health promotion and the social determinants of health more often as they all have the greatest impact on health. From high rates of suicide in First Nation communities in Canada to riots in the poverty-stricken communities of America, something needs to be done to address in inequality seen in these powerful