The health issue that concerns me the most is obesity in children. I feel that lack of physical activity is the contributing factor. Children seem to spend more time indoors rather than playing outside. When I was younger, children didn't have video games and they didn't spend as much time watching TV. I work daily with children and physical activity is not their main priority. If given the chance to play outside or watch TV they would almost always rather watch TV. Research has already shown that after 3rd grade the physical fitness of students declines tremendously. In the public school setting, a new program has been implemented called "The Fitness Gram." This is a program where PE instructors keep statistics on children completing roughly 8 to 10 different types of basic exercises. It will be interesting to see what the numbers are in the next 3-5 years.
I asked my 72 year old mom what her main health issue was and her response was Breast cancer. My sister was diagnosed with Breast cancer 4 years ago. Our family went through this experience with my sister and learned alot. She is cancer free and doing well but this issue is very important to our family. Early diagnosis was the key for my sister and teaching how to read certain signs and have regular check-ups is something we want people to be aware of.
I also asked my wife and her health issue would be dealing with anxiety and depression after childbirth. Knowing that this is an issue that makes some people uncomfortable makes this an issue that needs to be addressed and show women that there is no shame in getting the help that you need to mamke you a better woman and mother.
This range of different health concerns shows me that we need multiple areas of research in so many different areas. Research is the key to finding cures and information.
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The two people I interviewed also felt breast cancer was a major health issue. Hearing their concerns from them and your mother as well is beginning to spark up and interest in this issue for me as well. This health issue is something I will definitely be looking more into. I guess it just sounds too scary for me to think about and keeps me from getting close and learning more.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about the childhood obesity. It drives me crazy when I see extremely overweight children who are 1-5 year old! It makes me angry at their parents because at this age they have control over what their child eats.
Post partum depression is also a very interesting issue. I have met two women who I have sat with and asked what they felt, which left me with curiosity about this issue. One of the women lives here in Garland and the other lives in Mexico. It is great that these two women turned to a husband or mother for help and support, rather than just ignoring it.
Hello Duce! I too believe that breast cancer is a health issue that is bringing up alot of concern. Breast cancer has affected many women's lives like your sister and it can be devastating. I think women should take it seriously and make sure they get screenings for breast cancer so they can prevent it. I am so happy that your sister is a breast cancer survivor!
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