Individual Unnatural Causes
watch the video and answer the 8 questions
the video link
https://kaltura.umkc.edu/media/Unnatural+Causes%2C…
Unnatural Causes Discussion
Q1. Dr. Adewale Troutman says that he promotes individual responsibility, but always within the context of social determinants. Why does he link the two? What is missing if we focus exclusively on individual responsibility? How does this affect possibilities for change?
Q2. Dr. Ichiro Kawachi observes that the ability to avoid smoking and eat a healthy diet depends on access to “income, education, and the social determinants of health.” Do conditions in your community promote or hinder healthy choices? What policies shape those conditions?
Q3. Angelique Anderson says: “I always wanted to have a house with a big back yard…” Corey adds: “I want to own a house so that if anything happened to me, she wouldn’t be put out on the street.”
1. What health benefits might derive from affordable, quality and secure housing?
2. How does home ownership (or its lack) affect conditions in your community?
3. How easy or difficult is it to find quality, affordable housing in your community?
