Diabetes Recap
What is diabetes?
A condition where the body has trouble controlling blood sugar
What part of the body does asthma affect?
The lungs
What does mental health refer to?
Emotional, psychological, and social well-being
What system does COVID-19 affect in the body?
Respiratory system
What is healthcare access?
The ability to get medical services when needed
Which organ helps regulate blood sugar?
Pancreas
Name one common asthma trigger
Air pollution, dusc, mold, smoke, pollen
Name one common mental health challenge
Anxiety, depression, or stress
True or false: COVID-19 affected all communities equally
False
Name on barrier to healthcare access
Name one long-term complication of unmanaged diabetes
Heart disease, kidney damage, vision loss, nerve damage
Why are asthma rates higher in some Latino communities?
Poor housing conditions or proximity to highways or pollution
Why might Latino youth avoid mental health services?
Stigma, cost, fear, lack of culturally relevant providers
Name one reason Latino communities were hit harder by COVID-19
Frontline jobs, lack of healthcare access, crowded/poor housing
How does language impact healthcare quality?
Miscommunication can lead to misdiagnosis or poor treatment
Why are Latino communities at higher risk for diabetes?
Limited access to preventative care, healthy food, higher stress, structural barriers
How can housing conditions worsen asthma?
Mold, pests, poor ventilation, and indoor air quality issues
What is one example of mental health stigma in Latino culture?
Beliefs like "just be strong" or "don't talk about it" etc.
How did lack of paid sick leave worsen COVID-19 spread?
People had to work while sick
Why might families delay going to the doctor?
Cost, fear, immigration concerns, or past negative experiences
(True of False) Diabetes is caused only by eating too much sugar
False - genetics, environment, stress, and access to care also play major roles
How is asthma connected to environmental justice?
Communities of color are more likely to live in polluted areas tdue to systemic inequities
Why is culturally relevant mental health care important?
It builds trust, improves communication, and leads to better health outcomes
What does COVID-19 reveal about health inequities in the US?
Existing inequalities increase risk during public health crises
What is the difference between healthcare access and quality?
Access is getting in the door, quality is the care you receive