Public health can be seen all around the community; in hospitals, clinics, grocery stores, public transportation, community parks, schools, etc. Though many public health efforts are promoted by the government and addressed to the community at large, there is still the responsibility of the individual to make use of the available education and act upon it appropriately. Even when there is no direct enforcement to uphold or adhere to public health standards, guidelines can and should be accessed by the public. For example, when it comes to sexual health, diet, personal hygiene, fitness, and road safety, there are innumerable ways that a person can promote best health practices by taking the time to use tools provided by the government or other agencies. Therefore, public health is also a valuable part of the daily activities of individuals. Making choices to prevent negative health outcomes such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and some cancers is a major aspect of public health.
Here in Florida, residents are exposed to sunlight almost every day. Even day-to-day activities such as running errands, taking the dog for a walk, or going to class or work warrant the use of sun protection. Additionally, when it comes to fun activities like visits to the theme parks or beaches, people may forget or choose not to take advantage of readily available protection such as sunscreen or a visor.
We have captured a moment when an individual decided to take precautions for a healthy beach day. Most people are aware of the risks of sun exposure, such as dehydration, heat exhaustion, and sun burn, but they don’t always take the proper safety measures. If not protected against, these minor sounding issues can lead to more detrimental outcomes such as heat stroke and melanoma.
This photograph is representative of public health because it depicts a community member protecting her health at a local beach by utilizing the combination of sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. She was also drinking water continuously to stay hydrated throughout the day. The ultimate result of these practices is reduced risk of succumbing to sun exposure-related health issues.
The rate of people who are diagnosed with skin care is developing. Especially, beaches are one of the most common places where people are prompt to get a skin cancer. Most of people just think of to have fun when they are heading to the beach, but they forget to bring a sunscreen with them to protect themselves. Also the beaches are one of the easiest places to get diseases especially for children. I exclusively agree with you guys, and this is one of the best health issue impacts.
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I love the fact the fact that you guys brought up the issue of climate! With never ending sun exposure and tanning for self-image purposes our skin is getting tired of our actions. This is a great topic to be aware of because of the changing climate and global warming issues that currently seem to be uprising by the minute. People should know that sunscreen is not only for beach purposes and should be used regularly. Tanning makes us look good now while we are young but give it ten years and it will be full of wrinkles. Afterwards, we will have to spend more money to fix our face into getting younger… why don’t we just fix the issue while we’re young and have smooth skin?
ReplyDeleteThis was an awesome site to put the sticker on. I would have never thought of it. Most people do not think to apply sunscreen on a daily basis; they just think to use it while at the beach. This can have many negative effects. Any outdoor activity such as playing sports or even walking to get the mail can affect your skin. The sun's rays are so powerful, and yet people still continue to go to tanning salons and do not realize the damage it is causing. Greater precautions need to be taken to ensure healthy skin. The older generation know how much damage the sun has caused on their skin; it's the younger generation that need to be educated about this issue.
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