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Kent Li
Public Health 129
Film Response #1

The film, In Sickness and In Wealth, portrays the correlations between the health of an individual and their socioeconomic status. The theory is that when people make more money, they generally have better control over the outcomes of their lives. They are less likely to suffer from health issues such as chronic diseases. They are also more likely able to afford health insurance. The film zooms in on what actually makes us sick, due to the fact that the United States has the top economy in the world, yet ranks 30th in longest lifespan. To test the hypothesis, the film looks into the professional lives of a select group of people residing in Louisville, Kentucky.
The film starts off by examining the professional life of Jim Taylor, one of Louisville’s most affluent residents. He is the executive of a hospital and makes a considerable amount of income. He has more control over the course of his life because he has financial stability, ownership of a house and very little stress. The film portrays Taylor as a very healthy individual for his age. He is able to exercise, make educated decisions for his family and lives in a safe neighborhood.
On the other hand, equally successful lawyer Kim Anderson faces an issue beyond her control, prejudice for being African-American. She narrates how she was followed closely by an employee at a clothing store, suspecting that she was going to steal something. Kim Anderson discloses how she feels physically when confronted with racism. When faced with this stress factor, the level of cortisol shoots up. Increased amounts of the hormone over a long time as a result of continuous stress raises the chance of illnesses in people by weakening their immune response.
In the case of Mary Turner, her health is significantly worse than the aforementioned residents. She has suffered a heart attack and in addition to that, she even has thyroid problems and arthritis. Her burdens are further...