MDG’s primary goal indicates that we should first “eradicate the extreme hunger and poverty in the world.” I believe the expansion of infectious diseases and slow economic growth in some developing countries, such as South African nations, rises from severe poverty. I was amazed with MDG data and information in regard to the number of famished children. We are living in 21 century and there should not be 1.2 billion kids that are living on a budget of $1.00 or less everyday. These statistics inform us with a vast existence disparity between individuals.
I have lived in a 3rd world country and I always thought that I have seen the worse of life, but after starting my MPH program at USC I have learned that I absolutely knew nothing in regard to poverty, hunger, health and gender inequality. I noticed this matter in video “TEDSTALK” that Swedish students also did not have any idea about the international health.
I think so many people have a lack of good knowledge about the heath, gender, educational and financial disparity in developing and 3rd world countries.
I believe we should involve our, families, friends, classmates and work together as a global community. The key to success is to provide proper education to people in higher level of the society, let them know what are the health, life issues that are going on in different part of the world, therefore, develop an international partnership from west to east, north to south. I am sure if we all put our efforts, the world will definitely be a better place for everyone to live.
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Liyan, this is a great blog so far. The TED video also struck me quite a bit. This class really puts things in perspective of how lucky we really are.
Liyan,
Thank you for sharing your perspective. I appreciate the fact the you have experienced things that many of us from the so-called developed countries would find difficult if not impossible to endure. Yet, your disposition and outlook is positive and inspiring. I also loved the TED video. It really put things into perspective.
I'm ooking forward to getting to know you better this semester.
Rosie
Liyan, you present an interesting perspective-that most of the world's health problems stem from hunger and poverty. Although education is always key, perhaps to expand on that idea from lecture, the poor health quality and disparities can slowly begin to dissolve if wealth on both a macro (global) and micro (local) scale equilibrates. How to accomplish this, especially in the ever-growing capitalistic societies, will prove difficult however.
Hey Great Site. I totally agree with your comment regarding the issue that, "so many people have a lack of good knowledge about the heath, gender, educational and financial disparity in developing and 3rd world countries." Many of us have only known the reality of living in a wealthy community(more developed country),and state. Even in the worst of conditions we have access to regionally - it is not near as impoverished as other less developed countries.
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