Comments on: Poorer Individuals Less Likely to Survive

By: Cora Talley

Cora Talley — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:19:05 +0000

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By: DeeLan

DeeLan — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:23:51 +0000

I have a background in healthcare and was involved in patient education for 30 years. Studies have shown that literacy plays a big part in compliance with treatment and care. The more illiterate a person the less likely they are to understand instructions and necessity. This could also be applied to preventative medicine. They just don’t understand the importance of routine testing or the dangers of putting it off until tomorrow.

With that said it’s understandable that education can determine your economic status and vice versa. A catch 22 if you will.

By: Guardian Angel

Guardian Angel — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:00:17 +0000

I found your post at Problogger and I think the title is just fine, maybe it only needs a little more attraction.

Anyway, I used to have that pink ribbon in my sidebar and even made a post about breast cancer about 2 months ago. I am a man but I think it is just right to be concern too.

I am glad this crusade is still on and I hope this will continue until there is in need.

Keep it up!

By: "Motivate Thyself"

"Motivate Thyself" — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:50:46 +0000

That’s a good point. I think it’s crucial that those that are capable are willing to lend a helping hand. I say this humbly because I am rarely that person but I wish that I were. Your blogs is inspiring and well written and it makes me want to help out more in my community. Keep up the good work. I’m going to subscribe so I can keep up with your latest posts.
By the way, my dad past away 4 years ago at the age of 55 from skin cancer. He, like myself, was a fair skinned red head. I’m 29 and trying to do my best to stay protected from the sun but I have already had things removed. So cancer, in general, is an important subject to me. Keep up the good work.

By: Karen Lynch

Karen Lynch — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:24:09 +0000

Thank you for your comment. Ironically, the women that would benefit from reading this post and your comment probably don’t have access to the Internet — can’t picture women living in poverty with a laptop or a desktop computer (or visiting the library to use a public one). That’s a sad, but true, reality, huh?

By: "Motivate Thyself"

"Motivate Thyself" — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:24:11 +0000

I think that any form of preventative medicine is less likely to be sought after by the poor. The main reason is the fact that they may see any form of doctor visit as potential for receiving a bill. Even if they know that’s not the case it might still prevent them from taking action. Also, this might sound judgmental but it’s just an observation, people in poverty often times take less care of themselves. Whether they are too busy working multiple jobs while trying to make ends meet or just irresponsible, there’s a good chance that getting a breast exam is not their top priority.