Introduction
The various family structures today need to be recognized and studied to understand better the strengths and weaknesses associated with each. That is the only way to help all families live healthy and productive lives. Studying the health risks of individual families allows solving the problems of different population groups. Makoa is the main source of case study family (CSF) income, and the deterioration of its condition can lead to dire consequences for each family member who is already in low socio-economic status.
Family Health Risks
The main threat to the whole family is the father’s back injury, which he launches and does not seem to be going to treat. Macao needs to stop taking back painkillers and look for appropriate medical solutions. Otherwise, it may cause additional health problems or drug resistance (Thomson et al., 2022). In addition, Makoa continues to smoke despite his asthma, which worsens his condition. Smoking in bronchial asthma leads to severe, often fatal consequences, including a tendency to increase the frequency of especially difficult attacks. Smokers during an attack are much more likely to develop complications that require emergency medical care – intensive care in the intensive care unit. It also raises the risk of being re-injured or re-injured in the workplace due to an asthma attack.
The next danger to the family’s health is the diagnosed diabetes of Alani, the mother of the family, who is also pregnant. Complications of diabetes can affect not only the mother’s general condition but also the fetus. In addition, Alani continues to work as a cook, which means that she is often in conditions that are not suitable for the healthy development of a child and maintaining her general level of health. The eldest daughter of Macao and Alani, Lolana, suffers from obesity, which already from childhood negatively affects the development of the body and can lead to health risks in adulthood. Obesity in childhood always provokes the systematic development of many comorbidities, so it is important not to let it run.
Makoa, Alani, and Lolana face health issues, including asthma, diabetes, being overweight, back injuries, high blood pressure, and obesity. These diseases and conditions put family members at higher health risks (Hill-Briggs et al., 2021). Each of these problems has a particular danger to family health. However, the highest risks are the father’s back injury, his asthma, and the mother’s diabetes, as this can directly affect the well-being of the family.
Health and Exercise Program
Studies have shown that regular physical activity can help prevent chronic diseases and improve the population’s physical condition and overall health. It may also help improve strength, fitness, mood, and quality of life and manage treatment-related symptoms. The program’s primary goal is to strengthen the physical strength of the population. As it is known, calisthenics is essential for back injuries, so this will help Makoa and others in need to improve their health (Batterson et al., 2020).
However, an unauthorized decision to engage in physical activity in case of serious injuries or diseases is impossible without a doctor’s decision. In addition, the health and exercise program aims to combat obesity in the population. It will not only improve overall health but also improve the standard of living. Another wellness program goal is to help people gain confidence in managing their illnesses. Diabetes, for example, is a common disease, but not many people know how to live with it. The program provides practical advice and strategies that will help people improve their quality of life.
Conclusion
The workshops offered by the program teach how to lead a healthy lifestyle while dealing with conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, lupus, cancer, stroke, depression, and other long-term health problems. Thus, the proposed program will reduce the risks of CSF, as it covers various aspects of health and teaches the population to monitor their condition. That will have a positive impact on the general standard of living of the population, including the analyzed family as well.
References
Batterson, A. M., Froelich, R. K., Schleck, C. D., & Laskowski, E. R. (2020). Injury rate and patterns in group strength-endurance training classes. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 95(3), 468–475. Web.
Hill-Briggs, F., Adler, N. E., Berkowitz, S. A., Chin, M. H., Gary-Webb, T. L., Navas-Acien, A., &Haire-Joshu, D. (2021). Social determinants of health and diabetes: A scientific review. Diabetes Care, 44(1), 258-279. Web.
Thomson, N. C., Polosa, R., & Sin, D. D. (2022). Cigarette smoking and asthma. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, 1-15. Web.