Identifying the Meaning Health and Wealth

Health and Wealth
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Health and Wealth
Health refers to the personal resources and the physical abilities that each person possesses. Several factors influence a person's health, including but not limited to the environment and income. Such factors are sometimes temporary while others are permanent. Wealth usually has a positive impact on an individual's health as it enables them to pursue different medical and nutrition options.
Healthcare in the United States and many parts of the world is usually a privilege. Only those with the proper financial means can access it. Moreover, access is usually dependent on a person's wealth and income. In this regard, some hospitals might be more expensive than others, depending on the patients who visit. Consequently, people in the lower-socioeconomic bracket do not have access to proper healthcare because they lack the financial resources needed (DeWitte, Hughes-Morey, Bekvalac, & Karsten, J2016). Moreover, they usually visit the hospital when in cr...