Health Care Values to the Mexican Government
Mexico makes the effort to show that they value their citizens by providing them with ways to receive free health care. Mexico offers health care to those who own property in Mexico, and those of legal residency, and is a much cheaper alternative than the US. However, the value of the health care that the Mexican Government has is actually quite small and far from substantial when looked into detail. The health care is as cheap as it is because of the lack of money, technology, and advancement. According to Globerove, "The Mexican medical insurance policy covers a wide range of health care issues and is in fact much wider in scope than many American healthcare policies that don’t include many medications, deductibles and various procedures." However what they are not telling you is that what they do/use is not generally approved by the FDA, which is very dangerous.
Mexico may have a wider range of options that is cheaper than in the U.S, but it does not mean it is better. With their health care system, you get what you pay for. If you do not pay at all, or pay very little, than that is the service you are going to receive back.
Mexico may have a wider range of options that is cheaper than in the U.S, but it does not mean it is better. With their health care system, you get what you pay for. If you do not pay at all, or pay very little, than that is the service you are going to receive back.
Health Issues in Food and Water
Health issues in Mexico are greatly caused by the food and water in the country. Food and water there are often contaminated by pollution, and parasitic infestations. If not used to drinking their water, according to NetGlobers "an adaptation time is often necessary". When drinking the contaminated water that your body is not used to, you can become very ill, and often have diarrhea for several days. NetGlobers also stated "On June 6, 2013, health officials declared a state of alert in the city of Uman after recording more than 150 cases of hepatitis A; a majority of cases involved children and adolescents. The disease is transmitted due to poor hygiene practices and can be contracted by drinking contaminated water". It shows just how current the health issues are in the country.
The pollution, higher altitudes and parasites also greatly effect the food in Mexico as well, and is something that also needs to be adapted to. The way their food is processed and made is not what people in other countries are used to. For instance, milk used to not be pasteurized so if you were not born drinking it, it could really make you sick.Though the food is not near as dangerous as the water, it is still something you should look into before traveling to the country and eating there.
The pollution, higher altitudes and parasites also greatly effect the food in Mexico as well, and is something that also needs to be adapted to. The way their food is processed and made is not what people in other countries are used to. For instance, milk used to not be pasteurized so if you were not born drinking it, it could really make you sick.Though the food is not near as dangerous as the water, it is still something you should look into before traveling to the country and eating there.
Cultural Use of Food for Health and Disease
In the Mexican culture, it is very common to use certain hot and cold categorized foods to cure illnesses. Mexicans are very passionate about their food and traditions, therefore they take the foods they eat while sick very seriously and traditionally. According to EthnoMed, some of the foods used are as followed:
For traditional remedies to help cure illness with certain foods click on the link below.
http://ethnomed.org/culture/hispanic-latino/mexican-cultural-profile#section-8
- Cold Foods: beans, corn products, dairy products,citrus, tropical fruits, and inexpensive meats like goat or chicken
- Hot Foods: aromatic beverages, chili, expensive meats like fish and beef, and wheat products
For traditional remedies to help cure illness with certain foods click on the link below.
http://ethnomed.org/culture/hispanic-latino/mexican-cultural-profile#section-8
References
“Health Care Issues Mexico." Globerove. Globerove, 29 Mar. 2010. Web. 20 July 2015
Kittler, Pamela Goyan, Kathryn Sucher, and Marcia Nahikian-Nelms. Food and Culture. 6th ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning, 2012. Print
"Main Health Risks for Mexico." NetGlobers. Europ Assistance, 2010. Web. 20 July 2015.
Smith, Andrea B. "Mexican Cultural Profile." — EthnoMed. University of Washington, 1 Aug. 2003. Web. 20 July 2015
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