SPRING 2022 PHRM 485 - INTERCULTURAL AND GLOB AL HEALTH ISSUES
SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS AND ITS EFFECT ON HEALTHCARE Background Information Socioeconomic status encompasses a huge proportion of the current issues in global health, especially within the United States. Differences in socioeconomic status result in some of the most prominent barriers to high-quality healthcare around the world. Additionally, nutrition and access to food is impacted largely by the socioeconomic status of individuals and communities. The psychological aspect is notable as well, and includes cultural and traditional differences. These cultural issues can create friction in a westernized healthcare system and can result in less positive healthcare interventions. Poverty leads to increased anxiety and creates a plethora of other issues that higher-class individuals do not have to worry about. This increased worry is related to more mental health problems among impoverished communities, highlighting another significant barrier to wellness directly impacted by socioeconomic status. As we have outlined, socioeconomic status covers a huge range of health problems that must be addressed and that we will try to explore further within the context of the United States.
Gabriella Gmyrek (BSPS candidate) Sarah Tofilska (BSPS candidate) Michael Franks (BSPS student) Nathan Mast (BSPS candidate)
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