There is a great deal of research on the social determinants of health. Most of it points to three overarching factors:
Income inequality. Once a country has reached the point of development where most deaths come not from infectious diseases (tuberculosis, dysentery, cholera, malaria, flu, pneumonia, etc.), but from chronic diseases (heart disease, diabetes, cancer), the economic and social equality within the society is a greater determinant of death rates and average lifespan than the country’s position with regard to others. The United States, for instance, lags behind Japan, Sweden, Canada, and many other less affluent countries in the life expectancy of its citizens. The difference seems to be the size of the gap between the most and least affluent segments of the society.
Social connectedness. Many studies indicate that “belonging” – whether to a large extended family, a network of friends, a social or volunteer organization, or a faith community – is related to longer life and better health, as well as to community participation.
Sense of personal or collective efficacy. This refers to people’s sense of control over their lives. People with a higher sense or stronger history of efficacy tend to live longer, maintain better health, and participate more vigorously in civic life.
Her smile could rival the Mona Lisa's. - Allusion. - An allusion is when another thing from something well-know is referenced in a sentence or poem.
Who knew you two were due to ... aachoo! - imagery. The word "aachoo!" creates an image of someone sneezing.
Ollie owns orange owls. - Alliteration. An alliteration is a sentence/poem where the words start with the same letter or sound.
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The correct answer to this open question is the following.
Here is my editorial article regarding my personal thoughts, about the imposition of curfew during this pandemic.
Title:
There is something more powerful than any pandemic: the fear caused by misinformation.
This misinformation created confusion, fear, and panic. The result, tough and radical decisions that severely affected businesses, jobs, and schools. In this case, a curfew.
During these pandemic times, social life has been restricted in most countries. The entertainment and leisure industries have been severely affected by the pandemic. No shows, no theater, no movies, no music concerts, no festivals. Restaurants and malls have also been affection by a considerable reduction of people in their premises.
Was lockdown the best solution available? Was it a radical decision just to keep people out of the loop? Did they consider all the damage to the economy? One year later, the world is under one of the most severe economic crises of all time.
No, probably not. Lockdown was not the best decision.
