Health Disparity and Structural Violence
According to the article, research has demonstrated a broad range of factors that influence the risk of diabetes which is an epidemic problem in the U.S. especially among immigrants.
The article however covered three basic fear factors that prevent immigrants from seeking for medical care.
Firstly, money concerns and constraints. Based on study, participants discussed how cost limits access to medical care. Without resources, immigrants are unable to obtain the proper health care they need to treat or prevent diseases like Diabetes. The fear of cost can be understood as a form of violence that is something experienced by people who have the required resources.Health Disparity and Structural Violence
