Discussion Post: Determinants for Health in Young Children
Introduction
It is estimated "that about 6.3 million children under 5 years of age die in the world each year" (Skolnik, 2021, p. 296). These deaths primarily occur in low and middle-income countries. In this discussion board assignment, you will have the opportunity to explore how a mother's education level impacts the health of her child and you will also have the opportunity to consider the impact of other determinants of health on children in low-income countries.
o Discuss how the health of young children in low-income countries vary with the mother's level of education.
o Explain the multi-directional links between health, social, and economic factors.
Directions
In response to each topic or prompt provided by the instructor please do the following:
o Provide a thoughtful and complete initial response that is a minimum of two to three paragraphs
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.
Textbook : Global Health 101 by Richard Skolnik, 4th Edition. Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Learning. Year: 2019.