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Excellent points made in support of your observations and proposed…
Excellent points made in support of your observations and proposed solutions. For your revised submission next week, develop to the full, required length (you are currently several hundred words short). Be sure that you are fulfilling each requirement established on the assignment sheet.
For this final project you will continue with the social issue that you selected (health and wealth) and you will do an essay where you discuss your perspective. You will use the ideas and information from the summary-response and the quote log to create your case study.
Purnell, J. Q. (2015). Financial health is public health. In L. Choi, D. Erickson, K. Griffin, A. Levere, & E. Seidman (Eds.), What It’s Worth: Strengthening the Financial Futures of Families, Communities, and the Nation (pp. 163-171). Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. http://www.strongfinancialfuture.org/essays/financial-health-is-public-health/
Clay, R. A. (2001, October). Wealth secures health. Monitor on Psychology, 32(9), p. 78. http://www.apa.org/monitor/oct01/wealthhealth.aspx
Sapolsky, R.M. (2018). The health-wealth gap. Scientific American, 319(5), pp. 62-67. http://ezproxy.umgc.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edb&AN=132271091&site=eds-live&scope=site
Content
Describe a “real life” instance of your selected social issue in a professional or a personal setting.
Discuss your perspective on your selected social issue, including the reasons for your viewpoint.
Discuss how your core values inform or influence your perspective on your selected social issue.
Demonstrate that you are really thinking about your issuedon’t settle for easy answers, don’t pretend that conflicting evidence doesn’t exist, and don’t feel that you have to take an either-or position.
Discuss the complexities of your selected social issue. For example, do not just conclude that using academic language is always good, or that government surveillance is always bad, or that wealth automatically leads to health. Think about the intricacies of these issues and how they play out in everyday life.
Organization
Include an introductory paragraph, where you clearly outline a “real-life” instance of your social issue and you give a thesis statement that indicates your perspective (see Part 2: Writing Your Introduction for an example).
Include 3-5 body paragraphs where you include details, examples, and quotes from at least three of the course readings and two additional readings to help you develop and support your key points (see Part 3: Writing Your Body Paragraphs for an example).
Include one body paragraph where you discuss how your core values inform or influence your perspective on your selected social issue (see Part 3: Writing Your Body Paragraphs for an example).
End your essay with a concluding paragraph where you restate your thesis, summarize your key points, and leave the reader with the “so what?” ( see Part 4: Writing Your Conclusion for an example).
Case Study Project
The unequal distribution of wealth is a pervasive social issue that has significant implications for public health. Research has consistently shown that people with higher incomes are generally healthier than those with lower incomes (Clay, 2001). This inequality contributes to health disparities, making it difficult for individuals to access healthcare, proper nutrition, and a safe living environment. Poverty, in particular, is associated with increased stress levels, which can lead to a range of adverse physiological outcomes (Sapolsky, 2018).
One example of the impact of wealth on health is the relationship between socioeconomic status and childhood development. According to Purnell (2015), poverty negatively impacts child health and development, starting from a young age. Children from low-income families are more likely to experience adverse outcomes such as low birth weight, developmental delays, and poor mental health. These negative outcomes can have long-lasting effects on a child’s health, education, and future opportunities.
My perspective on this issue is that wealth inequality is a significant social problem that has far-reaching consequences for public health. As someone who values fairness and equity, I believe that everyone should have access to basic resources necessary for a healthy and fulfilling life. This includes access to healthcare, healthy food, and safe living conditions. I believe that addressing wealth inequality is critical to achieving this goal.
However, I also recognize that addressing wealth inequality is a complex issue. There are many factors that contribute to wealth inequality, including systemic discrimination, unequal access to education and job opportunities, and political factors such as tax policies. Addressing these underlying issues requires a multifaceted approach that involves collaboration across different sectors of society.
My core values of fairness and equity inform my perspective on this issue. I believe that everyone should have access to basic resources necessary for a healthy and fulfilling life, regardless of their income level. I recognize that there are conflicting viewpoints on this issue and that it is essential to consider all perspectives to arrive at an effective solution. For example, some argue that addressing wealth inequality should be left to market forces, while others believe that government intervention is necessary to ensure fair outcomes.
One real-life example of the impact of wealth inequality on public health is the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has disproportionately affected low-income communities and communities of color, highlighting the significant impact of poverty on health outcomes. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), individuals from low-income communities are more likely to contract COVID-19 and experience severe outcomes such as hospitalization and death (CDC, 2021).
To address wealth inequality and its impact on public health, there are several potential solutions. One potential solution is to increase access to healthcare for low-income individuals through government-funded programs such as Medicaid. Another potential solution is to increase access to healthy food options in low-income communities through initiatives such as farmers’ markets and community gardens. Additionally, increasing funding for affordable housing and infrastructure improvements in low-income communities can help to create safe living conditions and reduce exposure to environmental toxins.
In conclusion, the unequal distribution of wealth is a significant contributor to health disparities. Wealth inequality makes it difficult for individuals to access basic resources necessary for a healthy life, such as healthcare, nutritious food, and safe living conditions. Addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach that involves collaboration across different sectors of society. By considering all perspectives and working together, we can create a more equitable society where everyone has access to the resources they need to thrive.
