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Nhi Ngo PH 99 Prof. Noonis 02/01/2023 Homework (HW) & In Class Activity (ICA) - This is Public Health The first picture is the Vietnamese American Service Center which opens in 2021 to serve the community and promote wellness. According to their website, they has officially become the largest senior nutrition program in Santa Clara County by serving 500 meals a day (VASC, 2022). I took this picture because I noticed that there were often many people gather around this area, so I looked it up online. Because the role of public health involves activities and programs, promote health for all people throughout the communities, this center is one significant example. Beside senior nutrition program, the center also provides workshops, classes, and activities such as tennis, karaoke and English class. According to the CDC, the main goal of public health is
reducing health disparities (CDC, 2022), I think the VASC has successfully connected with members of the Vietnamese community that may be affected by an inherent language barrier. The second picture is a free food distribution event that takes place at Evergreen Valley College every Tuesday. The reason I took this photo is because as a full time college student, I often struggle with paying for groceries. Coming from another country, I was surprised that the community has such meaningful event that welcomes everyone without any requirements. The event provides a nutritious food to low-income individuals struggling with food insecurity. Food insecurity is associated with a wide range of health issues, including higher risks of birth defects, cognitive problems, and behavioral health problems among children (ACP, 2022). I think that food banks play an important role in the hunger relieve by distributing  groceries directly to food insecure families. Food insecurity has important public health implications, particularly because it is more prevalent in certain population groups. Reference: ACP says food insecurity is a threat to public health in the United States . ACP says Food Insecurity is a Threat to Public Health in the United States | ACP Online. (2022, June 27) from https://www.acponline.org/acp-newsroom/acp-says-food-insecurity-is-a-threat-to- public-health-in-the-united-states Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020, June 18). Food security . Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from https://www.cdc.gov/climateandhealth/effects/food_security.htm
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