Public health statistics are often less reported by socioeconomic factors such as income or education (Braveman, Cubbin, Egerter, Williams, & Pamuk, 2010). I questioned why is that? If they did, it would give us a better understanding of how living below poverty line or not living at a favorable economic threshold, impacts an individual’s health. In the same token, it will allow individuals in government and the health industry, to better institute policies that address the health disparity that exist among members in our society.
Several studies reflect that families with low incomes are more likely to consume sugary drinks, salty snacks and foods with high trans-fat. While, children and adults with high incomes, consume much healthier foods, such as fruits, vegetables and have a wider option of foods (Krueger & Reither, 2015). Statistics show that children of parents with less than a high school education, were thirty-point four percent more likely to …show more content…
For instance, a Hispanic patient who speaks very little English, will feel more comfortable speaking with a nurse or physician who shares the same language or cultural heritage, than someone who does not. It allows the individual to express themselves freely and not feel worried about the person understanding them or not. Although sharing the same language or culture does not guarantee a better health care delivery, but it’s a start. It’s a matter of understanding that our society is becoming widely diverse and in dire need of individuals who go the extra mile to study and understand the various cultures that exist within our society, to reduce the health disparities that exist. It’s a matter of ensuring that each patient is left with a clear understanding of their conditions, medication or next course of action, through constant interaction with the patient, follow ups or finding someone who speaks their
Several studies reflect that families with low incomes are more likely to consume sugary drinks, salty snacks and foods with high trans-fat. While, children and adults with high incomes, consume much healthier foods, such as fruits, vegetables and have a wider option of foods (Krueger & Reither, 2015). Statistics show that children of parents with less than a high school education, were thirty-point four percent more likely to …show more content…
For instance, a Hispanic patient who speaks very little English, will feel more comfortable speaking with a nurse or physician who shares the same language or cultural heritage, than someone who does not. It allows the individual to express themselves freely and not feel worried about the person understanding them or not. Although sharing the same language or culture does not guarantee a better health care delivery, but it’s a start. It’s a matter of understanding that our society is becoming widely diverse and in dire need of individuals who go the extra mile to study and understand the various cultures that exist within our society, to reduce the health disparities that exist. It’s a matter of ensuring that each patient is left with a clear understanding of their conditions, medication or next course of action, through constant interaction with the patient, follow ups or finding someone who speaks their