Zika is a very dangerous virus that has affected 4,863 people in Brazil so far. This is an alarming number that will only increase in the challenging years ahead. The amount of Zika cases has shot up rapidly ever since the first case was reported in early 2015. Zika could have a lasting, negative impact on Brazil if the government does not fix the issues causing the virus to spread. Zika spreads rapidly in Brazil because of its limited health care, inadequate education, and substandard living conditions.
Zika is spreading rapidly in Brazil is because of the country’s limited health care. The health care network in Brazil rarely reaches the 29,148,958 people of the country’s population living in rural areas (“Urban”). When such a large portion …show more content…
Any virus becomes more dangerous when no one knows how to prevent it. Brazilian health officials have realized there is no cure, but has discovered ways to prevent it, such as to avoid pregnancy until the virus is contained. The problem is that only a small percentage of the population is being informed of these findings. Families living in slums without access to the Internet do not have the luxury of searching for the Zika fact sheets the government posts online. Children in schools are not taught what they can do to prevent Zika from spreading. Until the Brazilian government finds ways to inform all of their people, Zika will continue to spread throughout the country. “School is compulsory for all children between seven and 14 years of age. However, this is seldom enforced, as many children live in rural areas or have to work to make money for their families instead of spending time at school. Public schools often lack plumbing and heating and the structures are dilapidated and neglected” …show more content…
Brazil’s health care network rarely covers rural areas, and treatment for Zika is rarely affordable. Brazilian education lacks proper education on Zika and how it is transmitted. A large percentage of Brazilians live in slums without access to proper sanitation and clean drinking water, leading to the spread of viruses like Zika. If Brazil can improve health care, provide better education, and can improve living conditions, Zika will no longer spread in Brazil and could be
Zika is spreading rapidly in Brazil is because of the country’s limited health care. The health care network in Brazil rarely reaches the 29,148,958 people of the country’s population living in rural areas (“Urban”). When such a large portion …show more content…
Any virus becomes more dangerous when no one knows how to prevent it. Brazilian health officials have realized there is no cure, but has discovered ways to prevent it, such as to avoid pregnancy until the virus is contained. The problem is that only a small percentage of the population is being informed of these findings. Families living in slums without access to the Internet do not have the luxury of searching for the Zika fact sheets the government posts online. Children in schools are not taught what they can do to prevent Zika from spreading. Until the Brazilian government finds ways to inform all of their people, Zika will continue to spread throughout the country. “School is compulsory for all children between seven and 14 years of age. However, this is seldom enforced, as many children live in rural areas or have to work to make money for their families instead of spending time at school. Public schools often lack plumbing and heating and the structures are dilapidated and neglected” …show more content…
Brazil’s health care network rarely covers rural areas, and treatment for Zika is rarely affordable. Brazilian education lacks proper education on Zika and how it is transmitted. A large percentage of Brazilians live in slums without access to proper sanitation and clean drinking water, leading to the spread of viruses like Zika. If Brazil can improve health care, provide better education, and can improve living conditions, Zika will no longer spread in Brazil and could be