Health: The Basics (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134709680
Author: Rebecca J. Donatelle
Publisher: PEARSON
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 1, Problem 3TAI
What are some of the health disparities that exist in the United States today? Why do you think these differences exist? What policies do you think would most effectively address or eliminate health disparities?
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
Why are laws and regulations important to the health care industry?
What do you believe has the biggest impact on laws and regulations in the health care industry?
What Is Your Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the U.S. Health Care System in the Context of Delivery, Finance, Management, and/or Sustainability? What Are the Issues That Prompted a Need for Health Care Reform?
Diversity: Who is/isn’t represented when we discuss chronic diseases, and what can we do about it? How do we change it?
Equity: What are some assumptions made around chronic diseases, and their role as leading causes of death in the U.S.?
Inclusion: Who is/isn’t included? What can we do so that the environment is more welcome for everyone, focusing on those particularly excluded?
Justice: Choose one of the following: 1. public policy; 2. institutional practices; or 3. cultural messages, and discuss what is needed to minimize chronic diseases as being leading causes of death in the United States.
Chapter 1 Solutions
Health: The Basics (13th Edition)
Ch. 1 - Prob. 1WDYTCh. 1 - Prob. 2WDYTCh. 1 - Prob. 3WDYTCh. 1 - Prob. 4WDYTCh. 1 - Prob. 5WDYTCh. 1 - Prob. 6WDYTCh. 1 - Prob. 1PQCh. 1 - What statistic is used to describe the number of...Ch. 1 - Prob. 3PQCh. 1 - Janice describes herself as confident and...
Ch. 1 - Healthy People 2020 is a(n) a. blueprint for...Ch. 1 - Prob. 6PQCh. 1 - Prob. 7PQCh. 1 - Suppose you want to lose 20 pounds. To reach your...Ch. 1 - Prob. 9PQCh. 1 - Prob. 10PQCh. 1 - Prob. 1TAICh. 1 - Prob. 2TAICh. 1 - What are some of the health disparities that exist...Ch. 1 - Prob. 4TAICh. 1 - Prob. 5TAICh. 1 - Prob. 6TAICh. 1 - Prob. 1AYCh. 1 - Prob. 2AYCh. 1 - Prob. 3AYCh. 1 - Prob. 4AYCh. 1 - Some people would say. Everyone is biasedthey just...Ch. 1 - Prob. 6AYCh. 1 - Prob. 1PQACh. 1 - Prob. 2PQACh. 1 - Prob. 3PQACh. 1 - LO 4 | What Systemic Changes Support Health for...
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, health-nutrition and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- What is the difference between Public vs Private health care? Is there a benefit of having Private Health insurance? Choose 2 pros and 2 Cons for public and 2 pros and 2 cons for private health carearrow_forwardWhat are the major issues facing the US healthcare system?arrow_forwardWhat is the historical definition of health? What is the difference between illness and disease? What does it mean to be “healthy”?arrow_forward
- What does it mean to be healthy in your culture? When you think of health, what images come to mind? how do you examine and define health and illness within your cultural context.arrow_forwardPoverty and inequality play a major role in healthcare outcomes as well as increase overall healthcare costs. Please take a look at the different programs that exist in our country that are meant to promote better health outcomes for the poor. This includes topics such as WIC and SNAP, as well as hospital investment programs that support low-income families. This should include discussion on EITC (Earned Income Tax credit), CHIP and Medicaid. For Medicaid, take a look at what Medicaid expansion could do for Texas in terms of improving care for the poor as well as funding for Texas as state.arrow_forwardFor one commentator's perspective, read the following: https://www.washingtonpolicy.org/publications/detail/should-the-rest-of-us-pay-for-other-peoples-bad-lifestyle-choices Should we pay for others' poor lifestyle choices? Is it ethical to charge more for insurance from people in poor health? What about those who choose to smoke, drink excessive alcohol, or eat unhealthy food? Do people choose their own health? To what extent do you think people have control over their health? Do you think genetics play a larger role than lifestyle choices? Support your opinion with internet research and cite your sources Hint: Don't forget to include the reference.arrow_forward
- Can anyone Identify two contributing factors to rising healthcare and the effects on rising costs can you provide an example of how you have seen this in your line of work, if possible?arrow_forwardWhy are costs increasing in the health care system?arrow_forward1. How important is health as a value (i.e., in terms of happiness, family security, freedom)?2. Is there enough variability in the value placed on health to warrant inclusion of health in value surveys?3. Do population differ in value placed on health (i.e., to what extent are demographic and socioeconomic variables associated with the value placed onhealth)?4. What is the dimensionality of health values (i.e., can physical, mental, and social health value constructs be distinguished)?5. What could be some of the methodological issues involved in measuring value placed on health?6. What does national security have to do with personal values in relation to the value of health?arrow_forward
- What is the difference between Medicaid and Medicare? How do you think they help (or hurt) existing health disparities? What are thoughts on universal healthcare?arrow_forwardIs tracking the costs of every health care encounter and comparing one physician’s costs to other physicians a reasonable strategy to reduce overall costs? What are the problems with this strategy?arrow_forwardWhat are some of the challenges facing the national health care system?arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Necrosis vs. Apoptosis: Cell Death; Author: AMBOSS: Medical Knowledge Distilled;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFrBwGfOQs0;License: Standard Youtube License