Student 1 need reply comment minimum 150 word
One thing I would consider, just based off of the modules for this week’s lesson on vulnerable populations, is to make individuals living under a certain percentage of the federal poverty line a protected class of people. Doing so would allow for more legislation providing protections for this group and remove a roadblock to protecting a vulnerable group. This is also a form of redistributing resources. Legislation ensuring that resources are more equitably distributed (including creating funds specifically dedicated to protecting vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, the poor, and people of color) could prove to begin to reverse health inequities.
Public health officials could have a very large role in providing testimony to the importance of these protections. By increasing the public awareness around the importance of protecting vulnerable populations, as well as increasing the amount of official policy recommendations suggesting these protections, public health officials could actually play some of the largest roles in creating this social change. As we’ve seen since the early days of the COVID pandemic, there is a level of mistrust from the general public towards public health officials and a high level of concern about the economy. If economists were on board and provided similar testimony, I believe this would go a long way towards increasing public perception of public health protections. The average person could support this testimony by voting for legislation and leaders that increase protections for vulnerable populations.
In terms of limits, I think it is important to center the vulnerable individuals. For some populations, namely people of color and low SES populations, this should be relatively easy. For the elderly and children, this may prove to be more difficult. While there are certainly competent experts amongst the age range considered to be “elderly”, the opinions of the most vulnerable would need to be sought. For children, experts in the child and adolescent health community would need to be trusted to act in the best interest of the population they serve and to center the voices of the most vulnerable. Through my interactions with this community, I would hope and expect this to be the case.
Student 2 need reply comment minimum 150 word
Protections for vulnerable people such as children, the elderly, the poor, and people of color must be taken seriously for their health to be prioritized and to have the ability to reach the highest attainment of physical health that other populations have access to. In terms of protections for children, certain laws are already in place. This does not mean that children always have access to the healthiest environments so it is important for public health officials to be engaged with communities, more so families, in order to estimate the health of this population. In the module, I liked the idea of free home assessments for families who are worried about indoor air pollutants. I think that another way we could prioritize children’s health is through schools and after-school programs. There could be after-school programs focused on physical activity and nutrition for children.
In terms of the elderly, public health officials should prioritize social engagement with isolated seniors. In the reading by Lopez and Goldoftas, they talked about extreme weather circumstances where the elderly were isolated and unable to get help. I know in some cities there are programs where youth can have an elderly ‘buddy’ where they call them daily or do an activity once a week with them to get them out of their house. I think that programs like that are important so that the elderly feel connected to their community and have someone looking out for them if their family is out of state. The reading also talked about engaging with the elderly and making a plan for emergencies so that if something occurred, this population would not be left on their own. Part of emergency preparedness done by public health officials should pay special attention to isolated seniors.
People who are living below the poverty line should be given special protections to ensure that their health does not deteriorate. Public health officials should have resources available for those who might not be able to afford them or even have methods in which they can provide care in the community, rather than having citizens find ways to come to a health center, as that could pose transportation, cost, and childcare issues. Health care is something that everyone should have access to, regardless of their ability to pay. Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals can play a part in this by possibly volunteering time or health resources to assist those most in need.
For people of color, there have been injustices in terms of residency, education, income, vocation, and more. Public health officials can help protect this population by making sure that communities of color are not left out of community benefits, like access to clean water. Leaders of towns should also prioritize making sure that communities of color have their voices heard and their needs addressed. This is a population that often lacks political power and voice, yet often suffers the most. Politicians need to hear the voices of all the people that they are serving, not just those that hold the power.
Public health professionals are not the only ones who can help protect these vulnerable populations. Healthcare professionals, educators, social workers, law officials, and more can actively work to protect these populations. Raising awareness about the specific needs of these populations is a start, but real action needs to be taken. There are certain limits ranging from costs to manpower. However, raising awareness will include gaining community support and hopefully others who are passionate about helping protect these populations. Another limit that is important to pay attention to is recognizing whose voice is heard. These are vulnerable populations and it would be wrong to assume a voice for them. If they have needs, we need to let these populations determine them, not an outside source.
Unit III Journal
October 17, 2022Microsoft Access And Excel 200 Words Minimum
October 17, 2022Student 1 need reply comment minimum 150 word
One thing I would consider, just based off of the modules for this week’s lesson on vulnerable populations, is to make individuals living under a certain percentage of the federal poverty line a protected class of people. Doing so would allow for more legislation providing protections for this group and remove a roadblock to protecting a vulnerable group. This is also a form of redistributing resources. Legislation ensuring that resources are more equitably distributed (including creating funds specifically dedicated to protecting vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, the poor, and people of color) could prove to begin to reverse health inequities.
Public health officials could have a very large role in providing testimony to the importance of these protections. By increasing the public awareness around the importance of protecting vulnerable populations, as well as increasing the amount of official policy recommendations suggesting these protections, public health officials could actually play some of the largest roles in creating this social change. As we’ve seen since the early days of the COVID pandemic, there is a level of mistrust from the general public towards public health officials and a high level of concern about the economy. If economists were on board and provided similar testimony, I believe this would go a long way towards increasing public perception of public health protections. The average person could support this testimony by voting for legislation and leaders that increase protections for vulnerable populations.
In terms of limits, I think it is important to center the vulnerable individuals. For some populations, namely people of color and low SES populations, this should be relatively easy. For the elderly and children, this may prove to be more difficult. While there are certainly competent experts amongst the age range considered to be “elderly”, the opinions of the most vulnerable would need to be sought. For children, experts in the child and adolescent health community would need to be trusted to act in the best interest of the population they serve and to center the voices of the most vulnerable. Through my interactions with this community, I would hope and expect this to be the case.
Student 2 need reply comment minimum 150 word
Protections for vulnerable people such as children, the elderly, the poor, and people of color must be taken seriously for their health to be prioritized and to have the ability to reach the highest attainment of physical health that other populations have access to. In terms of protections for children, certain laws are already in place. This does not mean that children always have access to the healthiest environments so it is important for public health officials to be engaged with communities, more so families, in order to estimate the health of this population. In the module, I liked the idea of free home assessments for families who are worried about indoor air pollutants. I think that another way we could prioritize children’s health is through schools and after-school programs. There could be after-school programs focused on physical activity and nutrition for children.
In terms of the elderly, public health officials should prioritize social engagement with isolated seniors. In the reading by Lopez and Goldoftas, they talked about extreme weather circumstances where the elderly were isolated and unable to get help. I know in some cities there are programs where youth can have an elderly ‘buddy’ where they call them daily or do an activity once a week with them to get them out of their house. I think that programs like that are important so that the elderly feel connected to their community and have someone looking out for them if their family is out of state. The reading also talked about engaging with the elderly and making a plan for emergencies so that if something occurred, this population would not be left on their own. Part of emergency preparedness done by public health officials should pay special attention to isolated seniors.
People who are living below the poverty line should be given special protections to ensure that their health does not deteriorate. Public health officials should have resources available for those who might not be able to afford them or even have methods in which they can provide care in the community, rather than having citizens find ways to come to a health center, as that could pose transportation, cost, and childcare issues. Health care is something that everyone should have access to, regardless of their ability to pay. Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals can play a part in this by possibly volunteering time or health resources to assist those most in need.
For people of color, there have been injustices in terms of residency, education, income, vocation, and more. Public health officials can help protect this population by making sure that communities of color are not left out of community benefits, like access to clean water. Leaders of towns should also prioritize making sure that communities of color have their voices heard and their needs addressed. This is a population that often lacks political power and voice, yet often suffers the most. Politicians need to hear the voices of all the people that they are serving, not just those that hold the power.
Public health professionals are not the only ones who can help protect these vulnerable populations. Healthcare professionals, educators, social workers, law officials, and more can actively work to protect these populations. Raising awareness about the specific needs of these populations is a start, but real action needs to be taken. There are certain limits ranging from costs to manpower. However, raising awareness will include gaining community support and hopefully others who are passionate about helping protect these populations. Another limit that is important to pay attention to is recognizing whose voice is heard. These are vulnerable populations and it would be wrong to assume a voice for them. If they have needs, we need to let these populations determine them, not an outside source.
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