Healthy People 2020 Case Study

The goals in regards to health disparities in Healthy People 2010, was to eliminate, not just reduce, health disparities as well as improving quality and years of life. The goals regarding health disparities for Healthy People 2020, were expanded even further: to achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups. Both ten year periods understood that health disparities are a huge issue and want to eliminate them immediately. Healthy people 2020 takes a step forward and notices that the focus has mainly been put on diseases, illnesses, and on health care services to help eliminate disparities. Taking it a step further, healthy people 2020 notes, the absence of disease does not automatically equate to good health. …show more content…
Eloise only receives $721 a month from social security. Her husband worked irregularly as a handyman. He was paid in cash, and did not have any savings. She waitressed at a diner and worked for tips only instead of receiving a paycheck as well. When comparing Eloise with Martha, it seems unfair that Martha never worked, but she receives more than double the amount at $1450 a month. Eloise receives $1450 a month from her deceased husband’s pension. Martha sold her family home for a profit of $500,00 and earns and extra $1,000 per month from interest for investing the profit money. The reason her and Eloise decided to stay at the housing complex are extremely different. Martha uses the complex for social interactions and Eloise uses the complex for safety, and utilizes all of its resources. Both ladies experienced ischemic strokes. Martha was given a stroke warning card and knew to call 911 immediately when she noticed signs of slurred speech. She also had a screening for carotid artery stenosis that revealed significant blockage and she received education from her primary care provider about the risk factors and likelihood of stroke. She was prescribed Coumadin 5mg tablets daily and she took them as ordered. Martha also never missed an appointment for INR blood levels to evaluate clotting times. Martha also purchased Part D in addition to her Medicare standard coverage. All of Martha’s medications combined cost less

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Healthy People 2020: A Case Study

Healthy People 2020: A Case Study