Health & Medical Question

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Part 1.

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Please view the below video and read the article “Why Hispanic-Americans live longer: the mystery that has puzzled researchers for decades”. You may also conduct your own personal research into this topic in order to better grasp the trends of the paradox.

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Latino Paradox

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Your Task

For this assignment, you will be answering the following question:

What is the Hispanic Paradox? (3 points)
What are factors contributing to the Hispanic Paradox? (12 points)
Describe at least two ways in which the Social Ecologic Model (intrapersonal, interpersonal, community, political spheres) relate to this topic when conducting your answer. (5 points)

Part 2.

Your Tasks

Task 1

Please watch the TedTalk, “What the US health care system assumes about you”.

TED

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What the US health care system assumes about you | Mitchell Katz

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Task 2

Please answer the following questions:

What were your thoughts regarding the TedTalk? (5 points)
What are some ‘assumptions’ that were mentioned in the video? (5 points)
What are examples of barriers that individuals may face when it comes to accessing healthcare? (5 points)
In your opinion, what are some strategies that can be implemented within the healthcare system in order to better meet the needs of low-income patients? (5 points)