Disease In Newark, NJ

Newark is one of the most economically backward communities in New Jersey which clearly has an impact on their healthcare as well. It is expected that merely 2/3 of the population here has an insurance cover of some of the other kind. However, this does not mean that Newark is doing really well in terms of healthcare. There are many people forming a part of this group who are living under Medicare, Charity Care and other kinds of social insurance programs. The people who are covered under Medicaid and Medicare often face a lack of access to adequate medical services which worsens the problem in healthcare in Newark as compared to the staggering two-third statistics of insurance cover. These people are often suffering from multiple health issues and diseases which makes the situation worse by the day.

It is to be noted that people who are most likely to suffer from diseases in Newark are those who are currently unemployed, those who have less than or at least a high school education and those immigrants who are working on cash-based jobs and do not qualify for any kind of health insurance programs. However, diseases are not just physical here. Approximately one in four of the youth living in Newark feel depressed or anxious and females are more likely to feel so. There are some diseases that are seen most commonly with the residents of Newark, HIV/AIDS becoming one of them. In fact, this is one disease where most of the work is being done. However, the problems continue as HIV/AIDS has made many youths lose one of their parents. Plus, some of them have grown out of the child welfare system which signals a lot of troubles for them.

Hypertension and diabetes are also being noted as two of the most severe conditions in Newark, mainly because they carve a way for several other health problems in the individuals. The chances of stroke and renal diseases are also considered to be very high in this population. Those that are illegal minimal pay immigrants, are homeless or are substance abusers often face the most number of diseases and are more reluctant to come to any hospital, partly because they cannot afford the care and medication costs. Though a number of non-profits and charities are working towards this cause, they are still unable to cater to the needs of a growing population. Helping them with efforts and resources can make our community health better.

To help assist with the war against disease in Newark, you can volunteer your time or make a donation to Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and/or Broadway House (a hospital to help HIV-positive individuals).