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Comment 1 discusses social determinants, and the ways they contribute to health inequality. The author notes that economic and social conditions are distributed unequally, and this affects people’s living and working conditions differently. This article describes the health differences between people of wealth and poor. It is explained in the article that people who are poorer have a greater exposure to disease-causing pathogens, and less access to health care. In the article, the author also discusses the epidemiological triad model that explains the spread of diseases and emphasizes prevention and treatment.
Comment number 2 deals with the Zika Virus, an international health concern that is currently affecting all countries. In the article, it is explained that Zika virus can lead to birth defects when transmitted from mother-to-child by mosquitoes. In the article, it is stated that Zika has no vaccine. The prevention of mosquito bites will help to prevent transmission. In addition, the article stresses that safe sexual practices are essential to preventing Zika.
In general, both comments bring up important issues in health and stress the importance prevention and treatment. First, the first comment is focused on social determinants and second on specific diseases. Both comments stress the need for education and collaboration to tackle these issues.