Health needs along the US Mexican Border

I've been browsing the YouTube videos looking for a good interview to post that would be both informative and recent. I stumbled across US Mexican Border Health Needs, a more recent account of the health issues along the border region. In the video the Head of the Health Initiative of the Americas speaks about the reasons for mass migration, inequality of economics along the border and various health issues that are an effect of this. In Mexico, health care is a right outlined clearly in the constitution; Universal health care for every citizen. Although it might not be the best system, the care is there for the citizen. In America, the video explains that health care is a service not a right. The United States needs a Mexican workforce? I don't know about this speculation the video makes. Sure there are going to be a large number of baby boomers retiring, but I believe the population is going to be adequate to replace them. And what about the millions of immigrants already in America? Well, please watch the video interview and determine the facts presented for yourself. Thanks!

Let's get the ball rolling...

The United States border with Mexico is the busiest country divide in the world as more than 300 million people, 90 million cars and 4.3 million trucks pass through every year (U.S. State Department). Health along the border is an underrepresented beat that holds great importance to many populations in the U.S. and Mexico. The goal of this blog will be to inform people of major border issues and spark discussions on the matter. The major border stories presented by the mainstream media discuss how to stop the flow of illegal immigrants, securing the border and what to do with the millions of illegals already a part of the American economy. This blog will pick apart these stories and decipher the facts as well as compare and contrast the various news sources. As well, original material and opinions will be presented and clearly shown. Credibility is important to any reader and this blog handles this as the utmost priority. Bookmarks, read and come back frequently!


Reference: U.S. Department of State 2002 Border Facts: http://www.state.gov/p/wha/rls/fs/8974.htm

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