In the early 19th century the United States was fighting the battle of infectious diseases. Infectious diseases were the leading cause of death during this time period killing well beyond five hundred thousand people. Single organisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi cause these diseases. During this time period many people migrated to American cities. The migrations cause certain areas in the states to become over populated and unsanitary. Many people who migrated to America were low class families who had little to no income. With lack of finical help and poor hygiene it put these people at risk for infection. This issue caused numerous of problems air pollution and unsanitary living conditions that led to health issues.
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Many people that are at risk have bad habits that they do every day. For an example a person who smokes cigarettes, as soon as they wake up they reach over and grab that pack of cigarettes. Their habit is routine and not only put them at risk but those around them as well. Another example would be individuals who do not participate in physical activity. Inactive people are at a greater risk for obesity and diabetes.
Depression plays a major role in the disadvantage of a healthy lifestyle. There are many depression triggers that can cause someone to become depressed. It is how a person deals with the depression that can be unhealthy. For an example depression may cause impairment to their daily activities like personal hygiene and eating. It can also cause a person to smoke, drink, or use drugs.
In order to understand the barriers to a healthy lifestyle there must be a clear understanding on what determines health. The determinants of health are biology and genetics, individual behavior, Social Environment, and the psychical environment. Biology and genetics includes the sex of the individual. The sex of a person plays a part in the health outcomes. How the body is made during the genetic process also plays a part in a healthy lifestyle because an individual can be born unhealthy or with a birth
As time has emerged …show more content…
Many people that are at risk have bad habits that they do every day. For an example a person who smokes cigarettes, as soon as they wake up they reach over and grab that pack of cigarettes. Their habit is routine and not only put them at risk but those around them as well. Another example would be individuals who do not participate in physical activity. Inactive people are at a greater risk for obesity and diabetes.
Depression plays a major role in the disadvantage of a healthy lifestyle. There are many depression triggers that can cause someone to become depressed. It is how a person deals with the depression that can be unhealthy. For an example depression may cause impairment to their daily activities like personal hygiene and eating. It can also cause a person to smoke, drink, or use drugs.
In order to understand the barriers to a healthy lifestyle there must be a clear understanding on what determines health. The determinants of health are biology and genetics, individual behavior, Social Environment, and the psychical environment. Biology and genetics includes the sex of the individual. The sex of a person plays a part in the health outcomes. How the body is made during the genetic process also plays a part in a healthy lifestyle because an individual can be born unhealthy or with a birth