Combatting Health Disparities

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Tasmiha K

Bridgeview, IL

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The Problem

I'm trying to combat the health disparities that exist within the different sectors of Bangladesh. Simple issues of hygiene such as washing the hands before eating are unknown practices to many. This leads to many diseases. Among the different ailments, diabetes is a prime component of many illnesses. Early detection is the key to prevention.

Plan of Action

The key is detection and prevention. This will ultimately facilitate safe delivery after pregnancy and decrease mortality rates and help to combat other associated ailments. Since ignorance regarding diabetes and other associated illnesses is rampant among many Bengalis, I will conduct workshops and info sessions to increase awareness. Screenings will be done to assess for the presence diabetes. My plan is also to provide patients with proper care to relieve them of their diabetic symptoms. After the screening, insulin, syringes, oral hypoglycemic agent and diagnostic test strips will be provided to those who have already been diagnosed, to help them monitor their own illness and treatment. Follow-up diabetes services thereafter will also be provided. This will ensure an overall sense of well-being and help to improve their quality of life.