PUB 655 Grand Canyon University Definition of Poverty Discussion

WRITE A response EITHER AGREEING/ DISAGREEING FOR FUTHER ELABORATING ON THE SUBJECT POSTED BY CLASSMATE.

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– minimum of 150 words or more

– strong academic writing / APA style 7th ed (please use in-text citing and References at end )

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– please be original writing ( will check for plagiarism ).

PLEASE, SEE BELOW CLASSMATE DISCUSSION ANSWER AND WRITE A response EITHER AGREEING/ DISAGREEING FOR FUTHER ELABORATING ON THE SUBJECT POSTED BY CLASSMATE.(pub655 pm, #2)

Definition and Context of Poverty

My definition of poverty prior to studying public health is the lack of available resources for people that leads to their low economic condition. Based on this definition, the focus of poverty alleviation solutions is the society. From a relational and spiritual perspective, poverty is more than the material things—it the lack of hope, vision, and beliefs on success and how it should be achieved the correct, logical, rational, and legal way (Feliciano, 2016). Considering this definition, the focus of solutions would change from the society to the person. From my definition that dwells on the social inequalities, the relational and spiritual perspective focuses on the personal desire, growth, and needs of an individual. This is an important argument to consider because it shows the valuable transition of understanding poverty.

The health program or solution that integrate a relational definition of poverty includes classes or seminars on health topics like nutrition, fitness, stress management, different kinds of diseases, and how to take care of the body (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). In order to help people, move away from poverty, they must be equipped with knowledge and information. They must know how to take care of their body, stop smoking and other routines or hobbies that affect their health, and identify the diseases around them in order to keep their bodies health and safe. Through efficient classes and seminars on these topics, the public will gain health awareness that will help them understand their social and natural environment. As they begin to take care of their bodies, they will become more confident. Soon, their confidence will encourage them to escape poverty. It will guide them on what to do and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.