Dr. Rishi Manchanda presented a very
powerful information about recognizing and preventing illnesses from where they
begin- where we live, work, and play. Where we spend majority of our lives matters
more than our genetic codes. It is also where the 60% source of preventable death lies. Determining the causes of illnesses from where we live must
be included in health care systems’ standards of care.
With the powers to change practices, health
systems need to create and train what he calls “upstreamists”, individuals
(healthcare workers, individual in the community, health agencies, even
patients themselves) who have the ability to use tools and assess living
conditions for the purpose of determining sources of illnesses. Sources of
illnesses could be hazards, toxins, and allergens at home.
I was also motivated by the 'upstreamer' story. I hope that we can make a difference upstream in our careers and educate communities and healthcare providers on the importance of environmental assessment.
ReplyDeleteHi Ira,
ReplyDeleteYes!! This video was very moving. We have to start evaluating the homes, communities, and workplaces we spend the most time in. Every individuals has to take the proper steps in making these particular places are safe. It is also up to health care providers to obtain the most information possible to make sure all bases are being covered when it comes to prolonged symptoms.