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five follow up response 100 words each , references with each part 

Part1

Greeting class, in thinking about global health, I want to direct you to two interactive tools.  First is the PBS Global Health Interactive tool.  There you can examine worldwide health issues and prevalence.  Compare and contrast health issues we see here with those that are overseas.  Consider the reasons why health issues overseas, for example, polio or tuberculosis, are not major threats in the U.S.  Second is the Gapminder website.  Gapminder is a non-profit organization committed to providing data on a range of social, environmental, and economic data available to people.  Click on videos and data to explore the data sets available and how researchers are using this freely available data to examine global health issues. Why do you believe this data is important when studying global health? ~

Part2

In order to be successful at war, public health is an integral part of the readiness of Soldiers. In my first deployment to Afghanistan, I remember the extensive process we endured to ensure we were in good health and also to establish measures to protect us while overseas. Public Health research continuously refines treatment and prevention methods for Soldiers. After the Gulf War, there were several illnesses discovered overtime that resulted in long-term effects of Veterans. For many years some of the symptoms could not be defined as a specific illness. In fact, there one of the chronic illness is now known as the Gulf War Syndrome. In my peer group, we are faced with different health issues.

As the Weitz suggest, out of the 2 million Soldiers who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, it resulted in the fewer loss than other Wars such as the Vietnam War (pg. 150, Weitz). This is as a result of the research of Public Health and increased technology. At the same rate, we have seen new illnesses arise, and a significant increase in Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD). I remember having to take several shots to protect me from gastric issues, the threat of Anthrax and other diseases. Therefore, public health is critical to ensuring the success of War to include reducing long-term chronic effects.

This year we witnessed two major hurricanes, Maria and Irma. Post-Hurricane, besides the initial safety check (ensure everyone is alive), Public Health is the most important factor for the Government to focus on. In Puerto Rico as of October 1st, 55% of its population of 3.41 million did not have potable water ((Michaud & Kates, 2017). As of November 16th, it was decreased to 91% (Michaud & Kates, 2017). This resulted in more than double the normal rate of infectious diseases. The hospitals and clinics are the key infrastructures to ensure are supported prior to and especially after a disaster. It is essential to cater for immediate medical care and to maintain treatment. In addition, food, water, and air quality are vital for the sustenance of the survivors. Water and air quality are the first to be contaminated or compromised during a disaster which is essential to life. This is why water is so important to consume in an impending disaster such as a hurricane. Infectious diseases and mental health issues rise tremendously post disasters.

 Public Health Professionals need to know the current status of its population prior to the disaster and ensure through the aid of the government that there is adequate support after. It is essential to saving lives of both humans and animals and to an extent even crops (food). Public Health is a vital concern before and after the war not only for Soldiers but also for the population being affected by it.

 

References

Michaud, J., & Kates, J. (2017, November 20). Public Health in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. Retrieved December 21, 2017, from  https://www.kff.org/other/issue-brief/public-health-in-puerto-rico-after-hurricane-maria/

Weitz, R. (2013). The Sociology of Health, Illness, and Health Care: a Critical Approach (6th ed.). Belmont, CA: Cengage Learning, Inc.

Part3 

What role do the more developed nations play—intentionally or unintentionally—in fostering illness in the less developed nations?

References 

Weitz, R. (2013). The Sociology of Health, Illness, and Health Care: a Critical Approach (6th ed.). Belmont, CA: Cengage Learning, Inc.

Part4

Dietary fat has been vilified.  Is this a correct characterization of this macronutrient? Is all fat bad?

What exactly is a dietary fat? It is a “macronutrient that provides energy for your body” (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2016). So giving the characterization of it being vilified is not correct, as not all fat is bad for you.  Some of the fats we consume help with dissolving certain vitamins in our body. However, fat is high in calories and can be linked to gaining weight and cardiovascular disease (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2016). There are three types of fats that are healthier and could benefit the human body. Monounsaturated fatty acids can improve blood cholesterol levels, decreasing the risk of heart disease. They can also be helpful with controlling blood sugar and insulin levels for those with type 2 diabetes. These fatty acids can be found in a variety of foods and oils. Polyunsaturated fatty acids, found in plant-based foods and oils, can do the same as monounsaturated fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids, which is a type of polyunsaturated fat is found in fatty fish and benefits the heart. It decreased the risk of coronary artery disease. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish such as salmon, tuna, trout, mackerel, sardines, and herring. They are also found in ground flaxseed, and oils and nuts and seeds like sunflower seeds and walnuts. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are in a liquid stated when at room temperature, those items are olive oil, corn oil and peanut oil (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2016). 

The harmful fat we should avoid are trans fat and saturated fat. Trans fats are made from oils during food processing, known as partial hydrogenation. Trans fat can increase unhealthy LDL cholesterol and lower the healthy HDL cholesterol, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2016).  Saturated fat comes from animal products, like red meat, poultry, and full-fat dairy products. These fats cause your blood cholesterol levels and LDL levels to rise, increasing risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. A majority of saturated fat and trans fat are solid at room temperature, such as butter, shortening and stick margarine (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2016).  To live a healthy lifestyle, you should limit if not avoid trans and saturated fats.

 

References

Mayo Clinic Staff. (02 February 2016). Dietary fats: know which type to choose. Mayo Clinic. Retrieved from  https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/fat/art-20045550?pg=1

Part5

How big is your protein footprint?  Does a meat-rich diet have an adverse impact on our environment?  Does it contribute to global warming?

This week I was excited to get to discuss my protein footprint, a meat-rich diet and the impact on the environment and if it has an impact on global warming. To begin, I eat protein daily to help rebuild muscles, plus I love bacon. Last week I began tracking what I was eating. According to the Choose My Plate guidelines, we should be consuming about 25 percent of our daily consumption in proteins. I can say based on the evaluation of my days that I consume around 40-45 percent protein. This comes from many sources, like shakes, bacon, eggs, chicken, cheese and sometimes beef. When I used to compete in CrossFit competitions and workouts, I used the "Paleo Diet."  The Paleo Diet is based upon everyday, modern foods that mimic the food groups of pre-agricultural, hunter-gatherers. This follows seven fundamental characteristics of hunter-gatherers like; higher protein intake, lower carbohydrate intake, higher fiber intake, moderate to higher fat intake, higher potassium and lower sodium intake, net dietary alkaline load that balances dietary acid and higher intake of vitamins, mineralsm antioxidants and plant phytochemicals.

Now does a meat-rich diet like the Paleo have an adverse impact on the environment? I believe that a case can be made that it does and does not at the same time. More than 50 percent of proteins eaten come from animal proteins. If we look at how crops are cultivated, many are used with fertilizers that have a carbon release. Carbon is what most people would say is the issue. So the farmer, plants the crops, fertilizes the soil, the plants grow and then the animals eat the crops. Now "Global Warming," is being caused by carbon emissions, however studies are showing that Global Warming has more of an impact on the levels of protein in foods more then protein effecting global warming. Researchers said solutions may include cutting carbon emissions, supporting more diverse diets, enriching the nutritional content of staple crops, and breeding crops that are less sensitive to the harmful effects of CO2. 

Resources:

"Home." The Paleo Diet™. Accessed December 20, 2017. https://thepaleodiet.com/.

"Figure 2f from: Irimia R, Gottschling M (2016) Taxonomic revision of Rochefortia Sw. (Ehretiaceae, Boraginales). Biodiversity Data Journal 4: e7720.https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.4.e7720."