Our Differences Affect Our Lifespan

Our differences affect our lifespan. Our genetics can determine our susceptibility to certain diseases. This along with lack of education and low economic status can leave certain groups with greater health disparities. Inequalities in the health care system will continue to exist until we bring attention to the problems and demand change. As we have seen throughout the text, education is the key to battle inequalities that exist in health, race, culture, ethnicity and socioeconomic status. Having knowledge and understanding of the health issues we face, will give us insight on how to better deal with the problem. Lack of education can lead to distrust and decreased mortality. Educating those around us will promote healthy physical and mental
aging for everyone.