High-Risk BehaviorsBoth Mexican and Polish cultures participate in high-risk behaviors resulting from the consumption of large grades of alcohol followed by the use of the illegal substance cannabis. Although these companies prefer similar substances, the rationale behind their participation in these high-risk behaviors is very different. Mexican culture tends to be very festive where substance use is typically surrounded by social gatherings. On the contrary, in Poland alcohol abuse has existed for a long time to cope with the many difficulties of life. In Poland there is a high rate of alcoholic psychosis, liver cirrhosis and acute alcohol poisoning (Purnell & Paulanka, 2008). Nutrition, pregnancy and pregnancy The preparation and flavor of food in Mexico can vary significantly depending on the region. The basis of most cuisine is rice, beans, meat and vegetables served with flour or corn tortillas. Dinner is considered a time for socialization with variable meal times that can start until late in the evening. Depending on people, their socioeconomic status can influence the availability and nutritional value of food in some areas of Mexico. Due to geographical and climatic limitations, Polish food choices are limited to potatoes, vegetables, meat and dairy products. All of this can be changed depending on the growing season which can have a significant impact on food availability. The Polish-American diet is often high in carbohydrates, sodium, and saturated fat (Purnell & Paulanka, 2008). This type of food preparation should be taken into consideration when interacting with individuals of this culture. The influence of the Catholic religion impacts both Mexican and Polish cultures......middle of paper......and will be a year-long mourning period that includes a mass celebration on the occasion of the one-year anniversary of people who died.Lessons LearnedIntegrating the information from this week's reading assignment was a challenge as it relates to Polish culture. This is mainly due to the lack of predominance of this culture in this diseased geographical region which is around 1%. After reviewing the current resources available to staff, it was found that there were no materials to serve as guidance for the care of people of Polish descent. There were limited written patient education resources to serve as direct staff in providing services to people of Mexican descent. Revisions to this general staff resource manual related to providing care to both of these populations will be a future project based on the information obtained during this course.