The importance of diversity to public health.

摘要: David Satcher, MD, PhD I have always considered veterinary medicine to be an important part of public health, and during my career had the opportunity work with many outstanding veterinarians who contributed much health practice. But think there are ways we can together improve in this country. As former U.S. Surgeon General, talked about need for a balanced system—a system that balances promotion, disease prevention, early detection, universal access. It is collective efforts society create environmental conditions which people healthy. There implications definition our health-care system, medicine, good conditions, including social environment. Only 2% today’s school students black 5% or fewer Hispanic. kind environment training veterinarians, learning leaders, learn racially ethnically diverse so they know how handle diversity society. believe three critical reasons why important. For one, children may not getting develop their skills talents. another, integral Diversity, lack it, defines If only black, it means will never get student. one cultural by from different racial/ethnic backgrounds. They life history. what makes them tick. strengths weaknesses. Finally, help eliminate disparities. This two goals provided Healthy People 2010 composed set objectives nation. Clearly, issues eliminating disparities professions all areas health. more focus on problems, providers communities where needed, supports those needs. Diversity because parameters opportunities children; enriches lives future professionals; if going achieve goal we’ll group professionals accomplish it.