Review the following two video transcripts:
“Bad Sugar” which explores the causes and effects of diabetes within two Native American communities.
• https://www-tc.pbs.org/unnaturalcauses/assets/resources/badsugar_transcript.pdf and
“Place Matters” which connects the dots between health, wealth, and zip codes.
• https://www-tc.pbs.org/unnaturalcauses/assets/resources/place_matters_transcript.pdf
After reviewing both video transcripts, discuss how the factors listed below can influence health behaviors and health status. Support your discourse with examples from the video.
- Culture
- Ethnicity
- Race
- Socioeconomic status
What can communities do to change the narrative and reduce health inequalities using the examples of “Bad sugar” and “Place matters” videos?