Discussion Post: Improving Public Health in Mexico
Review the case study "Improving the Health of the Poor in Mexico." (attached) Then, prepare your response to the following questions:
This is a discussion post. Please make it understandable and pretty simple
• How do politics and economics influence health and health care from your own perspective
• Analyze whether the political and/or economic systems play a major role in your or your family's access to health and explain why.
Touch on the following topics as well
o Describe how government intervention using the program example described in the case study about the Progresa/Oportunidades program in Mexico, might benefit a health care system. Be specific and provide examples. In general, how do politics and economics influence health and health care from your own perspective?
o What might the benefits be of awarding the mothers cash grants as described in the case study about the Progresa/Oportunidades program?
o What social problems might be created by giving the mothers cash grants as described in the case study?
o As described in the case study, do you think the resources were ethically distributed? (Think about stereotyping.)
o What changes do you think should be made to the Progresa/Oportunidades program, if any?
o If the Progresa/Oportunidades program were to be discontinued for any reason, what could you, as a nurse, say that might help to maintain funding?
o Do you think a similar program, one like the Progresa/Oportunidades program, might work in your community? Why or why not?
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.