There is a lot to admire from the migrant community residing in Collier County. For a fact, the society is primarily comprised of farm workers that spend most of their days attempting to make their lives better. It is essential to note that the community is mainly comprised of citizens with a low financial profile. In fact, this is the primary reason for their migration from their native nations. Generally, the entire community is comprised of citizens of a Hispanic descent that have a formidable belief in religion (Coalition of Immokalee Workers, 2016). This assertion can be established through multiple church establishments, whose services are conducted in Spanish within the community. As such, members of this community value hard work and consider farming as a primary method of making a living to support their families. With this in mind, it is worth appreciating that most of the finances generated through the sale of farm products is spent on feeding the families and alcohol.
Aside from the common beliefs held by members of this small community, it is essential to mention that recreational activities are greatly valued in the society. Precisely, the younger people have a high preference for soccer while the middle aged mainly pass time on board games (Coalition of Immokalee Workers, 2016). The older people however have a higher record of arthritis and other related illnesses since they are lesser engaged in any form of body movement engaging activities. Owing to the fact that education is an essential pillar in the development of any community it is worth mentioning that members of this community do not make much investments in the latter. In fact, nearly thirteen percent of the population is illiterate and the average level of education in the entire community is the sixth grade. This is not enough to transform their future. As such, one is justified to claim that the circumstances and difficulty of livelihood within the community leads them into investing lesser times in their education.
An interview with the community’s health provider revealed some medical complexities among the members of the community. Primarily, most of them suffered from respiratory complications due to long term exposure to pesticides. However, most of them were unwilling to acknowledge their vulnerabilities to such infections as they perceived themselves as strong and able to counter the effects of such infections without medical attention (Coalition of Immokalee Workers, 2016). In fact, most migrant workers seldom admitted their previous medical complications. In most cases, they overlooked the need to seek medical attention until the situation was serious enough to affect their productivity. Aside from that poor nutrition among most members of the community resulted in obesity. This is largely attributed to the fact that most of the food consumed by the population had high levels of carbohydrates and a corresponding lower amount of protein and vitamins.
Conclusively, the outcome of the analysis of this migrant community raises multiple concerns on the need to maintain proper healthcare. In spite of the fact that the community has a weaker financial ability than the middle class does, it is worth noting that ignorance is the primary cause of poor health. For starters, they spend a lot of their time working to satisfy their recreational needs and those of their families that they forget the importance of making an equal investment in their health. Their sense of self confidence in their strength and immune system has clouded their judgment on possible vulnerabilities that may arise from lack of medical care. As such, they are greatly exposed to threats of respiratory disorder, arthritis and obesity. These challenges are avoidable through proper precaution. Consequently, it is essential that the community dedicates a considerable amount of time in the betterment of their healthcare if they are to avert medical issues from their small population.
References
Coalition of Immokalee Workers, (2016). Facts and Figures on Florida Farmworkers, Retrieved from http://ciw-online.org
