Michaela Perez, Public Health Graduate Student in the time of a Pandemic.
Michaela Perez is a Graduate student in Public Health at San Francisco State University. Michaela and her classmates are all virtually attending classes and sheltered in place. Michaela shares an overview of Epidemiology and Public Health Values and Practices; her Public Health Research focuses on health access and health equity. Michaela emphasizes health precautions for Covid19 and the importance of focusing on populations who are most at risk.
HealthCare UnTold · Gerado Sandoval, Barbara Ann Garcia, Michaela Perez, Vanessa White
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Show Notes
Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and the determinants of disease frequency in human populations, as well as the application of research studies to control health problems.
Health outcomes are influenced by educational access, income, housing status, and the environment.
Although Covid 19 can impact everyone, those with risk factors and facing social inequalities will have a more difficult time protecting themselves.
The importance of virtual engagement with friends and families to help with mental health during this time of isolation and social distancing.