Question

Some people argue that access to health care should be a right, others argue that is a privilege. There are many policies that govern how people access care and the type of care that is received. In some countries, like the United States, access to health care is determined by one’s socioeconomic level, which includes but is not limited to employment, access to health insurance, place of residence, etc. Needless to say, these factors contribute to health disparities around the world. Choose a topics below and discuss how a specific health policy has contributed to the current status of the topic. Policy: Currently, the ACA does not apply to contraception used by men, including condoms or vasectomies. Health Topics: Unwanted pregnancies are on the rise. For this discussion the student will discuss how not having access to condoms or not being able to afford condoms have led to an increase of (unwanted) birth rates in a specific community. The student can further discuss how that policy influences/effects health outcomes or other health issues

Answer 1

In today's world, ensuring the health of the citizens of the country should be of paramount importance for the government. A healthy population increases the productivity and efficiency of the country's workforce and enhances the economy of the nation.

Sadly, most governments failed to recognize this important fact. Sexual-transmitted diseases, as well as unwanted pregnancies, are on the rise in the present times. This leads to further pressure on the exhausting resources of the country. However, one simple step can change the condition. ACA doesn't apply to contraception methods which are used by men. This is a basic right and should be made available.

The move will bring down the rate o unwanted pregnancies to a large extent. Moreover. sexually-transmitted diseases like HIV and aids can be prevented from a simple step like this. This will help in bringing down the diseases which have been turning into epidemic along with promoting safer sex.

Therefore, ACA should work towards including contraception for men into its policy and influence the efforts to keep the population healthy and safe.