Those who lack education will be ignorant to the ramifcations related to prenatal care. Majority of the time minority women have less formal education as compared to their white counterparts. The lack in education results in a domino like effect in relation to prenatal care. They will be inexperienced about pregnany as a whole including prenatal care and will lack good parenting techniques. The lack in education and experice results in lower levels of trust in medical care.
Obesity- obesity is a huge problem in America today. Not only with adult but children obesity is also becoming a big concern. A prediction was made last year which made an estimated that if the obesity rates continue to grow as rapidly as they are all 50 states could reach rates over 40 percent by 2030. Thirty-nine states could possibly reach rates above 50 percent, and 13 could have rates over 60 percent. Teen pregnancy- The U.S has the second highest teen birth rate among 46 countries, also 1 out of every 3 girls will get pregnant before they even turn 20 years old.
For most children, overweight is the result of unhealthy eating patterns and too little physical activity. Parents should help prevent childhood obesity by providing healthy meals and snacks, daily physical activity, and nutrition education begin . Small children are not aware of their daily intakes unless their mommy or daddy says it is okay to have a small portion of fast food. Parents have all the control of children’s health starting at their
Female Athlete Triad is a serious health issue that involves disordered eating, low bone mass, and amenorrhea (cessation of the menstrual cycle) in female athletes. The condition is most common in sports that stress leanness, such as cross country running, gymnastics, and figure skating. In the past 25 years, much has been learned about symptoms, risk factors, causes, and treatment strategies for Female Athlete Triad. Studies involving different types of athletes have provided valuable information that has helped many physically active women avoid the health problems of this condition. Low-calorie diets are usually the first sign of eating disorders.
Velychko 1 How We Eat Overeating habits that people have can cause health problems. Obesity can be a medical or a psychological problem and it’s one of the major problems that people have. People can have these habits of overeating because of many reasons. Both readings, “The Wage of Sin” by Francine Prose and “In Gorging, Truth”, by Jason Fagone argue about reasons of overeating. People are obese because of society that surrounds them.
The teenagers health is at risk, therefore there is an increased chance that the teenager will face medical issues short or/and long term. Everything occurs for a reason and therefore there is reasoning behind obesity and weight gain. Every female is not born overweight and there is reasoning why the numbers of overweight teenagers are increasing. “The Big Issue” provides reasoning in a simplified layout and language hence teenage girls can relate. The article explains that teenagers are definitely eating more, as food is available most of the time.
Goode et al also found that healthy attitudes to eating were more likely to be found among higher income families. Other research challenges ethnicity as a factor in these attitudes. Mumford et al found that the incidence of bulimia nervosa was higher among Asian schoolgirls than among white schoolgirls. Also, Sriegel-Moore et al found a greater drive to be thin among black girls than among white girls of the same age, which therefore challenges the claim that ethnicity is a key influence in the development of disordered eating. Research challenges the claim that social is important in developing attitudes to food and eating.
Discrimination is another one that caused distrust in the health care system. African Americans felt that they were being looked down upon if they were seeing a Caucasian doctor, as if the doctor could care less what was wrong with them. Lastly, you have language barriers that cause distrust in the health care system. With the United States being a huge melting pot, we have lots of people from different cultures which speak different languages. This makes it difficult for the immigrants to get health care here in the United States because they have difficulty explaining what was wrong and how they were feeling.
An example is the contemporary ideal of feminine beauty, which has led to countless problems such as depression and psychological dietary disorders among women who perceive themselves to be "inadequate." The more culturally emphasized an ideal
Once diagnosed, the stigma starts and it becomes difficult for them to hold a job or to find a job. Support is needed to encourage compliance with their mental health care such as attending regular psychiatric appointments so that their symptoms are monitored and managed. Medication compliance is a major issue with these patients. Without the proper medication regimen, these patients can be dysfunctional and could not hold a job or interact socially. They may become dysfunctional as husbands, wives, or parents.