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Obesity: Impact in South Carolina, 2004.
A look at the health problems caused by obesity, with a focus on South Carolina.
1,084 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper presents an overview of the problems caused by the high incidence of obesity in the State of South Carolina. The paper describes the health consequences, the ethnic group that suffers most from obesity, the psychological consequences of obesity, and strategies to combat the problem.
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"Being overweight isn?t just a cosmetic and lifestyle problem; it is a life and death problem. According to a report by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, reporting on their own weight status by South Carolinians put the state at the top of the national list for population obesity, 10th highest. To achieve that ranking meant that more than half of all South Carolinians are either overweight or obese. While there is no doubt from media reports that this is a national problem, certainly its effects are felt in South Carolina; logically, a state that is more overweight than 40 others will have more economic and medical impact than those 40 others."
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The Secession of South Carolina, 2006.
Examines why South Carolina left the union of the United States of America in 1860.
963 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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One key reason that the Civil War was fought was to preserve the union of states, as the southern states, one by one, seceded from the United States in order to form the Confederate States of America. This secession, which threatened to destroy the new nation before it had time to fully blossom, began with South Carolina's exit from the union of the United States in 1860. This paper discusses why South Carolina seceded, the effect that this action had on the rest of the southern states, and the role that South Carolina's action played in sparking the Civil War.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
A Nation Divided
South Carolina Leads the Secession Movement
Effects of South Carolina's Secession
South Carolina Sparks Civil War
Aftermath of Secession
Works Cited
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"South Carolina's intense desire for freedom from the constraints of the U.S. culminated in the conflict at Fort Sumter, Charleston, on April 12, 1861. Based on previously unsuccessful efforts for South Carolina to gain control of this fort, still under U.S. military control, South Carolina formed a huge army of its own and attacked Fort Sumter, gaining control of it and killing U.S. soldiers in the process. This act of rebellion constituted treason against the U.S., and in response, Abraham Lincoln called up 75,000 troops to squash the confederacy."
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Education and Unemployment in South Carolina, 2007.
An analysis of the relationship between levels of education and unemployment in South Carolina.
2,754 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 24 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper discusses whether the relatively high level of unemployment in South Carolina is related to the relatively low levels of educational attainment in that state. It analyzes what kind of education South Carolina employers see as important when making hiring decisions. It also looks at whether, from the perspective of the unemployed person, their unemployed status is related to their level of education.
Table of Contents:
Introduction: Context Of The Problem
Statement Of The Problem
Research Question And Sub-Questions Or Hypotheses And
Sub-Hypotheses
Significance Of The Study
Research Design And Methodology
Overall Methodological Approach
Research Methodology
The Organization Of The Study
Methodological Approach To Component 1: The Scan Of Expert Sources: The Literature And Key Respondents
Methodological Approach To Component 2: The Scan Of South Carolina Employers
Methodological Approach To Component 3: The Scan Of South Carolina Unemployed People
Final Research Report
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"This is a very significant study, in that unemployment and associated poverty levels cause human suffering throughout the USA. The National Centre for Children in Poverty reports that nationwide, 17% of American children live in poverty. This represents some 12 million children who will not get a good start in life, in terms of important formative factors such as nutrition and access to resources. This is unacceptable in a country that is as advanced and affluent as the USA. Further, it is self-evident that poverty is frequently linked to unemployment. Thus, any efforts to reduce unemployment can be expected to ultimately lead to the reduction of the number of people living in poverty in the USA. It is proposed that this study is one such effort, as the key to reducing unemployment is to discover its causes, so that they can be effectively addressed."
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Community Health in South Carolina, 2004.
Examines the impact of unprotected sex on community health in the State of South Carolina from a nursing perspective.
1,171 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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Unprotected sexual relations can lead to a number of health problems for both men and women, including two life-threatening diseases, HIV/AIDs and Hepatitis A. The paper first looks at the statistics for the state of South Carolina, which show an increase in both these diseases over the years. It then looks the consequences for the community as a whole before discussing what the nursing community can do, as a matter of course during their daily routines, to help prevent the spread of these diseases.
Paper Outline
Introduction
Health Consequences
Strategies
Conclusion
References
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"Any school district would be a place for nurses to begin pushing for a similar program. The reasoning is that if a safer choice attitude was developed just when individuals begin to be sexually active, that would continue in later years and help protect older age groups as well. Included in the lessons was information on the use of condoms. A number of studies have shown that using condoms can prevent other forms of community health risk that result from unprotected sex, including, possibly, genital warts, cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer."
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South Carolina Budget Cuts, 2002.
A look at the consequences of the budget cuts in South Carolina.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper presents a discussion about the budget cuts in South Carolina. The author takes the reader on a discussion about how those budget cuts will affect the state and the legislative body. School problems and what the colleges are doing to counteract it is also discussed.
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Gambling in South Carolina, 2006.
A debate on the legalization of gambling in South Carolina.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper examines the nature of the gambling issue in South Carolina by discussing the arguments both for and against legalization. Of course, as will become evident, the arguments against legalization are much more prevalent and vocal than those for it. It mentions powerful religious groups in the state, who use their influence to affect political decisions on the matter.
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"Few contemporary social issues in South Carolina are as heatedly debated as whether or not gambling should be legalized in the state. The divide between those who are in favor of it and those who oppose it often revolves around the economic benefits and the morality of the issue. Given the relative economic depression of South Carolina, it may seem surprising to some that the residents of the state wouldn't embrace gambling initiatives that would bring more development and jobs to the area. And yet, the history of gambling in South Carolina has been less than savory for so long that the public cries of immorality carry significant weight in the state. The purpose of this essay is to examine the nature of the gambling issue in South Carolina by discussing the arguments both for and against legalization. Of course, as will become evident, the arguments ..."
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Charleston, South Carolina, 2002.
This paper presents the history and tourist information about Charleston, South Carolina.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses Charleston, South Carolina, situated on a narrow, low-lying peninsula between the Ashley and Cooper Rivers at the head of a broad bay leading to the Atlantic Ocean. The author points out that Charleston combines the beauty of a scenic harbor and pristine beaches with fine restaurants and shopping, world-class golf and plenty for history buffs to explore.
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Capital Punishment in South Carolina, 2008.
An analysis of the capital punishment laws in South Carolina compared to other states and a discussion over their future.
1,678 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper discusses the history of the capital punishment statute in South Carolina from 1912. It discusses the debate over the laws and the current situation. The paper also compares the capital punishment laws between the different states and how they have been applied. In addition, the paper examines the arguments against the death penalty and suggests that the death penalty will slowly deteriorate into nothing.
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"Basically, there are some people who believe that the death penalty should continue especially if they were victims or relatives of the victims. If the death penalty happens in one or two states only and people see that the murder rate declines when trials are set in those places, the boundaries would definitely change. In other words, if a murder happened in Columbia, South Carolina and the trial was set in Texas since the death penalty exist and all evidence pointed that way and was convicted, sentence to die, and executed; other states may join in to decrease murder rates."
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Domestic Homicide in South Carolina, 2004.
An examination of the problem of the levels of lethal violence against women, focusing on Berkeley County, South Carolina.
1,356 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper discusses how domestic violence is a problem due to its magnitude and because of its enduring implications. It examines how abuse does not stop with a single generation and how, sometimes, it rises to what must be seen as almost epidemic levels in a community, such as it has in South Carolina in the past few years. It looks at the definition of domestic violence and provides an overview of some of the key statistics involving domestic violence against women, as well as potential solutions to the problem.
Outline
Identification and Definition of the Problem
Possible Solutions
Most Cost-Beneficial Solution
Implementation and Evaluation of Results
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"Clearly something must be done to improve the chances of women avoiding domestic violence and surviving its potentially lethal affects. Perhaps the most important step that can be taken is to provide more shelters for women seeking to escape violent relationships. One of the hallmarks of violent domestic relationships is that they have become isolated (intentionally by their partners) from their families and friends and even when they decide to make a break from the relationship they often cannot do so because they have no practical means of escape."
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Obesity In Children, 2002.
A report on the problem of obesity in America with particular emphasis on obesity in children and the medical complications arising from obesity.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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Obesity is a major problem in America. Children are becoming obese and this will lead to obesity as an adult. Obesity can lead to serious disease in children such as diabetes. It is time that America take action and stop obesity in children.
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Obesity, 2004.
An extensive analysis of the growing epidemic of obesity in the United States.
5,293 words (approx. 21.2 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 131.95
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This paper claims that it is becoming obvious that there are numerous causes for the obesity epidemic in America, ranging from easy accessibility of food of all sorts, diminished opportunities to walk as part of daily life, invention of attractive sedentary activities such as computer game playing, genetic factors and possibly others as yet undiscovered. The paper contends that in order to change this process, the attention and cooperation of adult Americans is needed. The paper assesses that pointing out the immediacy of the problems caused by obesity is a place to start; educating American adults about the most effective food choices is another, as is encouraging exercise. The paper explains that because the connection between the myriad health problems is not of concern to most Americans, until they have experienced ill health, it might be necessary not to frighten them away from ineffective behaviors, but to reward them for adopting effective ones. With the cost of obesity to the nation as a whole, it would seem worthwhile to investigate the possibility of rewarding companies for creating foods that more closely follow the updated guidelines and rewarding citizens for participating in nutritional education and exercise programs that enhance, rather than damage, health.
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Introduction
Pockets of Obesity
Obesity in Adults
Obesity in Youth
Children in WIC Program
Costs of Overweight and Obesity in Georgia
Epidemic Proportions
Etiology of Overweight and Obesity
Effects of Obesity and Overweight
Reducing the Incidence of Obesity
Conclusion
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"There are various concepts concerning the development of overweight and obesity, from the purely genetic to the purely environmental to a combination of the two. Spence-Jones notes that "The chronic nature of obesity develops as a result of the interaction between an individual's genetic structure, cultural influences, lifestyle behaviors, and other environmental factors" (2002). As subsets of those findings, Spence-Jones notes that some view obesity as a behavioral problem based on poor nutritional knowledge and poor eating habits, along with scant exercise. Acknowledging that possibility, Spence-Jones notes that society has experienced increased reliance on motor vehicles because of urban sprawl, removing significant daily walking from human behavior in those areas. In addition, such leisure activities as video games and computer surfing have increased the number of hours people spend in sedentary activities. In addition, Spence-Jones notes, some believe the abundance and easy accessibility of 'junk' food has contributed to the problem, as has advertising: "The food industry spends an estimated $26 billion on annual advertisement" (Spence-Jones 2002) and much of it is for fast-food chains and snack foods."
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Public Health and Obesity, 2007.
An analysis of the epidemiological principals of obesity and the case for deeming obesity a public health issue.
896 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses epidemiological principles in identifying who is affected by obesity. It also looks at what constitutes obesity, its changing trend over time and where obesity is most prevalent. The paper analyzes the literature regarding the epidemiology of obesity and examines the case that is made for deeming obesity a public health issue worldwide.
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"As there are many diseases associated with obesity as a risk factor, causality must be determined between obesity and the disease. For example, obesity is one component of metabolic syndrome, which is a syndrome comprised of insulin resistance, central obesity, dyslipidemia and hypertension. In a cross-sectional study by Yoo, Niklas, Baranowski, Zakeri, Jau-Yang, Srinivasan et al (2004) attempted to explore the relation between metabolic syndrome risk factor acquisition and diet in young adults. 1181 young adults aged 19-38 were risk-stratified (no risk, 1-2 risk factors and 3 or more risk factors) and their dietary habits recorded using a self-administered food group consumption questionnaire, where the group with no risk factors tended to consume more fruits, fruit juices and vegetables than those with 1-2 risk factors (3.30 +/- 0.09 vs. 2.99 +/- 0.07 servings per day; p < 0.05) (Yoo, Niklas, Baranowski, Zakeri, Jau-Yang, Srinivasan et al, 2004). In addition, this study also found that sweetened beverage intake among whites with one or more risk factors (1.45 +/- 0.08 vs. 1.77 +/- 0.07 and 2.22 +/- 0.15 servings per day, respectively, in men; 1.26 +/- 0.06 vs. 1.62 +/- 0.05 and 1.78 +/- 0.13 servings per day, respectively, in women; P < 0.001) was significantly higher compared to subjects without risk factors, and was not significant in African Americans (Yoo, Niklas, Baranowski, Zakeri, Jau-Yang, Srinivasan et al, 2004)."
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Obesity, 2005.
An overview of the problem of obesity in America, which some say is reaching epidemic proportions.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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This paper introduces the topic of obesity in America, looks at some of its causes and the effects of obesity, discusses some of the treatments and programs available to fight obesity, and looks at ways to prevent obesity.
Introduction to Obesity
Causes and Effects of Obesity
Treatment and Programs for Obesity
Obesity Prevention: Conclusions and Recommendations
References
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"According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), in 2000, the majority of American adults were either overweight or obese (CDCP, 2004). Obesity is best defined as an excessively high amount of body fat or adipose tissue in relation to lean body mass. (Stunkard, p14) The amount of body fat (or adiposity) includes concern for both the distribution of fat throughout the body and the size of the adipose tissue deposits. Body fat distribution can be measured by skinfold measures, waist-to-hip circumference ratios, or a variety of other techniques, including ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging."
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Childhood Obesity, 2008.
An overview of the issues concerned with childhood obesity with a focus on San Diego, California.
1,221 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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This paper relates that childhood obesity is reaching epidemic proportions all over the United States. The paper then explains that obesity can be controlled by the individual who experiences it and that, although some individuals might be unable to control obesity caused by physical factors, they might be able to reduce other factors that cause obesity. The paper then discusses how, for that reason, the city of San Diego has instituted some measures that may reduce the incidence of childhood obesity in the area. This paper then focuses on some of the causes of childhood obesity and suggests some ways for families to address the issue.
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Childhood Obesity Overview
Causes of Obesity
Prevention and Treatment of Obesity
Conclusion
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"Berry et al. (2004) explains that diet and exercise, as well as nutritional education, have all been proven to have an influence both on weight loss and on preventing obesity. Restricting calorie intake is proven to create the negative energy balance required to lose weight, while increased activity both enhances the speed of the weight loss and increases the probability that weight will remain off (Berry et al., 2004). One weight loss diet mentioned in the article is the "traffic light diet," also known as the glycemic index diet. This diet color codes dietary components by the number of fat grams that they contain. This diet, according to the authors, has been shown to produce a "significant short-term decrease in obesity," while it encourages improved eating patterns (Berry et al., 2004, p. 432). "
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Obesity in Ethnic American Women, 2004.
An analysis of why obesity is prevalent among African-American and Hispanic women.
2,658 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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Much research and many studies have been conducted to examine the increasing phenomenon of obesity among youth and adults in many countries around the world. With the United States and England as the two nations having the highest growth rate of people with obesity, research and studies on obesity have focused on the comparison and analysis of people in these nations grouped into classes of age, race, and socio-environment. This paper is a literature review on the subject of obesity. This review gathers information and data from previous research and studies, journals and articles, which cover an analysis and discussion of obesity among women across Hispanic and African-American ethnic groups. It gathers information about why the prevalence of obesity within these groups is significantly higher than other groups. To enable further and better understanding of the topic, this paper includes a discussion of the causes and effects of obesity and the obesity treatments that are medically available.
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"Obesity has been a growing concern of many health care professionals around the world for some decades now. A multitude of treatment methods and medical procedures are being studied in the field of medicine to cease the uncontrollable growth rate of people who develop over-eating disorders, or what is commonly known as Obesity.
Medically, the main concern of health professionals regarding obesity is the threat it poses to the diverse aspects of an individual?s health. Obesity is found to be the root cause of many health
problems and diseases such as hypertension, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, and heart diseases. Aside from these, the well being of an individual?s behavioral, psychological, and sociological aspects are significantly affected by obesity."
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