"The state of Tarija is unique in that it offers universal health insurance for all its inhabitants. In turn, this has created an enormous demand upon the health care system in the region which, sometimes, cannot be met because of the lack of health care personnel, monetary funds, and equipment. As students, we witnessed firsthand the difficulties many Bolivians have in accessing health care services in this region."
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"I am a Family Nurse Pracititioner student from the U.S., and I spent 4 weeks in Puerto Escondido, Mexico doing a rotation in rural health and tropical diseases. CFHI took care of EVERYTHING! By organizing the homestay (which included meals!), language classes, health insurance, and an emergency cell phone, I honestly can't think of anything else they possibly could've done to help me out. It was so easy to go, learn, grow, and enjoy my time."
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The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
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Background
Health in America has declined by 69% in the past twenty years. One of the main reasons for this drop is due to two increasing epidemics our country faces: obesity and diabetes.
Over a quarter of US citizens are obese. This includes 17% of America's youth, or roughly 12.5 million children. This leads to an increasingly high number of Americans who have diabetes. Although easily diagnosed, treatment is not as simple.
Many people in America, and around the globe, don't have health insurance. They don't know where to turn if they need treatment, and if they did they wouldn't be able to afford it. Luckily nonprofit health centers exist to help those with nowhere else to turn.
You can help someone return to a healthy, active life by volunteering or donating at a health nonprofit near you.