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Public Health Issues, 2004.
An analysis of public health issues through an examination of empirical research.
3,120 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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This paper explains how to design empirical research and evaluates the research of others. The paper discusses the philosophy of social sciences and several other theoretical approaches in public health. The main details of public health research design are explored, giving the strengths and weakness of various designs.
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"Indeed, one may design empirical research in a bioethical milieu, for example, which delves into the diagnosis of a life-threatening illness, the empirical results of which "informs deliberations about the extent to which it is morally important..." for researchers to share "comprehensive information" to patients in various cultural contexts. Moreover, that specific empirical research, Sugarman continues, "can help to describe cultural beliefs about the appropriateness of providing health-related information (such as that data in the above-mentioned "life-threatening" malady). Further, empirical research can be designed - and later evaluated - with an eye towards a theoretical approach to defining contemporary attitudes which are tied to hot-button health issues such as abortion, cloning, doctor-assisted suicide and stem-cell research."
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Public Health Issues in Urban Areas, 2004.
An examination of the public health care system in urban areas and measures that can be taken to improve it.
1,991 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper addresses the issues and problems related to public health that tend to be exclusively found in urban areas and how several cities have implemented programs to address the health care needs of affected residents. It looks at how, since urban areas tend to have more people with lower incomes, the unique problems of public health that exist include a higher percentage of people without health insurance, lead paint and asbestos in homes, AIDS and HIV, tuberculosis, and mental health issues. Furthermore, this paper discusses how different cities, with the help of the states and federal government, implement programs that will improve their public health system. These government-funded programs are often the only access these people have to health care.
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"There are numerous programs in Jersey City that are offered to assist people with mental health related problems. The most common services associated with mental health include, the Jersey City rape crisis center, bereavement groups, support groups for new parents and child abuse and domestic violence prevention services. These programs and services are offered by the Jersey Medical Center hospital and are available to people who need them. The goal of these mental health services is to help these people overcome the problems they are facing and to prevent these issues from getting worse by addressing it early on. The primary sources of funding for these programs are grants from the State of New Jersey and Federal government."
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Women and Domestic Violence: A Public Health Issue, 2003.
Looks at a variety of aspects and contributing factors associated with domestic violence towards women.
4,577 words (approx. 18.3 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 118.95
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This paper studies the public health issue of domestic violence. Specifically, it discusses domestic violence committed against women. The physical, cultural, psychological, behavioral, and sociocultural aspects of domestic violence are covered. Additionally, statistics are provided that support the findings of the paper. Topics also discussed are the risks associated with domestic violence, health issues of victims of domestic violence, and what women can do to escape the violence. A discussion of care plans and intervention methods concludes the study.
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"Domestic violence has been recognized as a public health issue. Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence, is a concern because 1.5 million women are raped and/or physically assaulted by an intimate partner every year and domestic violence is the leading cause of injuries to women ages 15-44 (CDC, 2003). Healthy People 2010 guidelines contain a list of objectives for domestic violence. The major goal is to enhance detection and care for survivors of domestic violence."
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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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'Global Health Issues and Challenges', 2006.
A review of Nancy Dickenson Hazard 2004 article about conditions that affect nursing, "Global Health Issues and Challenges".
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses and reviews Nancy Dickenson Hazard 2004 article, "Global Health Issues and Challenges" which presents an overview of a number of Arista conferences held in various world regions. Participants identified global issues and conditions which affect nursing. They also focused on strategic actions for the nursing profession and on recommendations for actions aimed at creating healthy communities. The paper explains that Hazard's article was presented as an executive summary and synthesis of the reports made from the various Arista conferences.
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Health Issues of d Lesbians, 2003.
A discussion on health issues for lesbians and specifically lesbians between the ages of 35-55.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses physical and mental health issues for middle-aged lesbians, specifically women between the ages of 35-55. It discusses health risks for lesbians in general, and then for middle aged lesbians. It also examines the impact of homophobia on provision of health care services.
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"According to the Institute of Medicine IOM identifying the physical and mental health issues of lesbians in general and middle aged lesbians in particular is important because while lesbians clearly share many of the ..."
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Public Health Partnerships, 2008.
Looks at various types of public health partnerships using examples of two public health partnerships, "Dangerous Decibels" and the UNAIDS "Phones for Health".
1,740 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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This paper begins discussing the various types of public health partnerships. This is followed by an examination of two public health partnerships that have current projects underway. The first is "Dangerous Decibels", a partnership aimed at promoting education of hearing loss among grade school children. The second is the recent collaboration of UNAIDS (a joint United Nations project on AIDs) with several private enterprises for the purpose of fighting AIDS in Africa through a project known as "Phones for Health". A conclusion is then drawn regarding the differences between these two programs, followed by an overall assessment of the topic.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Types of Partnerships
Dangerous Decibels
UNAIDS-Phones for Health
Conclusion
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"Such brick and mortar projects highlight land use and geographic considerations and therefore local politics. That makes involvement in party politics a highly salient and legitimate activity for community development organizations. Their claim to represent the interest of a geographic community further propels them into political involvement. They often find themselves mediating or directly involved in politics as partisans in inter- or intra-community conflicts. Many such conflicts mobilize local politicians who may use their control over public spending for community development to reward supporters and punish opponents."
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Female Mental Health Issues in Toronto, 2002.
An overview of mental health issues among refugee women in Toronto.
5,150 words (approx. 20.6 pages), 38 sources, $ 187.95
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This paper asserts that mental health services for refugee and other immigrant women in Toronto, at the present time, are in need of improvement. A strong thread of my research has been trying to understand what might improve psychiatric care to better serve refugee women and also, distinct groups of refugee women within an extremely varied population.
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Public Health Programs, 2002.
An analysis of financing public health programs.
4,720 words (approx. 18.9 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 121.95
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This paper looks at how current administration is spending money on public health programs and evaluates whether it is really enough. It analyzes whether spending money without restructuring the process in America is really going to have the sort of outcome that the country needs. It examines how the nation is becoming more focused on the ?what ifs? of public health care than on focusing on the state of public health as it currently exists due to factors such as biological warfare. It discusses the need for public health programs to prepare in case such attacks occur, but also the need of public health and safety to assist us with the world that we are living in today. A world where people are dying because they do not have access to funds, because programs and cutbacks are shutting the doors.
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"Governmental agencies may be advertising grant programs that may at first not necessarily look like public health type block grants. For example the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development offers grant opportunities often that end up keeping the public health infrastructure complete. The Department of Housing and Urban Development the Indian Community Development Block grant (ICDBG) program. ?The Indian Community Development Block grant program provides eligible grantees with direct grants for use in developing viable Indian and Alaska Native Communities, including decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities, primarily for low and moderate income persons. Eligible applicants include any Indian tribe, band, group, or nation including Alaskan Indians, Aleuts, and Eskimos or Alaska Native village, which has established a relationship to the Federal government as defined in the program regulations."
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The Impact of Public Health Nursing, 2005.
An examination of the contribution of Lillian Wald, and the impact of public health nursing.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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The paper discusses how public health nursing has made a large impact on society, from its very beginnings. The paper describes how, under the auspices of Lillian Wald, one of the originators of the field, public health nursing was first introduced to the poor and indigent population and in the schools. Today, public health nursing has an impact across the social strata. This paper analyzes the impact that public health nursing has had on American society both in the past and in the future. It will focus on the early history of the field, largely concentrating on the contributions made by Lillian Wald. In addition, it will offer some brief discussion of significant events in public health nursing from the time of Wald until today.
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Mental Health Issues, 2002.
This is a research paper outlining the current issues in mental health, like the stigma that those afflicted will face. The paper looks at who was more likely to stigmatize based on age, sex and experience with mental health.
2,116 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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This study examines who is more likely to stigmatize the mentally ill according to their experiences. Specifically, the study examines the level of knowledge each participant has about mental health issues and their viewpoints on the mentally ill, and whether it is related to gender.
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"Stigma, has "traditionally been defined as a sign or mark that designates the bearer defective, and therefore as meriting less valued treatment than normal people" (Heatherton 2000:88). This view of an individual is apparent in all societies. The actual experience of stigma is common. Virtually everyone has experienced some form of stigmatization. Whether it is our personality, our dress, or our economic status. However it has been the mentally ill and former mentally ill individuals who "have traditionally been degraded and rejected; they have experienced prejudice similar to that experienced by racial and ethnic minorities" (Heatherton 2000:103). It is a fault in society to assume that everyone stigmatizes in the same way. It is the way we socialize our children that anyone different is less of a person. The mass media constantly characterizes the mentally ill as "sick", "dangerous", "worthless", "unpredictable" (Heatherton 2000:103). Literature found on mental illness usually states that stigma for the mentally ill is common to all society, but a closer look shows that it fails to differentiate between its origins. Specifically that everyone looks at the mentally ill the same way: that they are negative and violent."
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American Public Health System, 2007.
An analysis of the improvements to American public health in the period between the Civil War and World War II.
3,164 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper presents an in-depth look at American urban history as it pertains to public health concerns. It focuses on the period between the Civil War and World War II. It particularly looks at the history of public health in New York City, Chicago, Newark and Seattle and how conditions have been improved in these cities to improve the overall public health of the citizens.
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Introduction
The Past
New York City
Chicago
Newark
Seattle
Conclusion
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"In Seattle, for example, the city implemented something called a Chlorine Boat. It was a boat that traveled on Green Lake and deposited gallons of chlorine into the water in effort to purify the water supply to that area. At that time the Seattle Health Department and Water Department worked in tandem to try and provide the purest water supply possible in the interest of public health. For many years before World War II Seattle allowed the Public Health Department to supervise and monitor the water supply."
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"Toxin" and Public Health, 2008.
A review of Robin Cook's novel "Toxin" as both a piece of fiction, as well as a public health message.
1,490 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper analyzes Robin Cook's "Toxin", a work of fiction which addresses the very real public health issue of food safety, such as the diminished attention in American facilities to matters of sanitation, meat grade and facility quality. Likewise, the the book addresses the highly charged issue of the condition in American healthcare today, where the patient is all too often the loser in a scenario which treats hospital administration, insurance company and pharmaceutical firm as the primary stakeholders. The paper illustrates how, in "Toxin", Cook applies his knowledge as a formerly practicing physician to the task of identifying the duality of these above noted issues. The paper concludes that, as a discourse on public safety and healthcare, the Cook novel succeeds, but its failures as an emotionally compelling plot-based narrative may well neutralize these benefits. The paper is of the opinion that a more successful exploration of this subject might be yielded from an actual piece of journalism and not from one that masquerades as a fictional novel.
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"That the Cook story centers on the death of a young woman of e-coli is important, particularly as it helps to dispel this above-mentioned false sense of security by sacrificing one of our young to industry carelessness. This device allows Cook to truly hammer home the incredible indifference and disregard by hospitals and food rendering plants alike that will provoke this death. Though at no point in the story are we inclined to like the girl as a person--as she is driven in life by a snotty and implacable sense of entitlement--in her death, we are nonetheless inclined to suggest that Cook's motives are distinct. That a child has been chosen as the primary victim in this story is compelling in its provocation of fear and discomfort in the reader. That one so vulnerable as a child might be treated with so little protection against the threats in question is illustrative of the story's point, which seems to be that in both of the industries here discussed, there is a shocking absence of humanity."
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The Impact of Current Health Care Issues, 2002.
A discussion of the several challenges that are currently facing the health care industry.
703 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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This paper examines how the health care industry is fraught with issues that will continue to impact policies on a federal, sate and local level throughout the coming years. It looks at some of the flaws in the current health care system in America and how legislation and policy reforms will need to be implemented in order to return health care to a "healthy" state. It identifies five issues that can be considered life-threatening topics that have a significant negative effect on the population and health care itself, HIV disclosure, managed care, resource allocation, generic drugs and prescription drug plans for seniors .
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"The costs of prescription drugs has risen nearly 20% annually (Washington Post, August 2002) for the past few years because of increased demand and consumer advertising. Not to mention the lobbying ability of the pharmaceutical companies. Generic drugs are generally about half the cost of their brand counterparts and it is estimated that this bill could result in health care savings of an estimated $60 billion over the next ten years. (Washington Post, August 2002)."
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in Public Health, 2008.
A review of the concerns of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in public health.
1,668 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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The paper explains that complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) describes an array of healing modalities whose time for serious consideration and integration into the present healthcare system may have arrived. The paper states that homeopathy is the most controversial form of CAM and discusses the biases claiming that homeopathy treatment is an an implausible treatment, but affirms that homeopathy is an important topic for public health. This is due to the affordability, accessibility and efficacy of homeopathic remedies.
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The Perception of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Conventional Medicine
Homeopathy: Medicine of the past and the future
Implications for CAM in Public Health
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"It is possible that unfounded accusations of quackery and the like are but a smokescreen that has been thrown up to blur certain facts about CAM's increased appeal. It is also possible that conventional health practitioners and the pharmaceutical industry are striving to monopolize treatment in the US. It is more likely however, that evidence-based research, which has become the pinnacle of standards for excellence in testing the efficacy and safety of treatment with drugs, is an improper testing method for CAM (Novella et al., 2007). CAM uses few, if any pharmaceutical treatments, and should be held to appropriate contextual standards for what CAM in general, and each therapy in particular, claims. Homeopathy, for example, displays effects that are vastly different than the action of drugs, and requires fundamentally different protocols from which to study and gather evidence."
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