Throughout the semester we discuss health and importance of clean water for hydr

Throughout the semester we discuss health and importance of clean water for hydration, cooking (nutrition) and water’s contribution to health outcomes (i.e. lead in water, contaminated water leading to diarrhea or fluoride in drinking water’s impact on oral health outcomes). Often we consider lack of clean water as a global health crisis but not necessarily a concern here in the US. However there are areas in the US that struggle with providing clean water access to its residents like Flint Michigan. Here is another state with a huge water crisis in some areas that may not be as well known. Please read the following article and write a response in your own words on the following article and comment on a fellow classmates response (there is also a link on the page to listen to the article as well if preferred).

Consider these thoughts ad you read and respond:
What are your thoughts?
How does Social determinants of Health and history play a part in the area of Alabama discussed in the article?
Solutions are noted in the article, do you agree / disagree with the federal response to the water crisis?
These resident are exposed to E coli and other microorganisms or parasites, if you were an NP practicing in the area, what would you advise your patients who are affected by this water issue?
**All LIU Students and Faculty have free access to the NYT. When you register, please enter your LIU email.
Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/12/us/politics/infrastructure-environmental-racism-alabama-black-belt.html