Essays on Control And Prevention

Health people is a program under the office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion that provides 10-year national goals based on science and evidence to improve the health of all U.S. citizens. With this regard, the Healthy People 2020 was launched on December 2, 2010; it has for main goals aimed at improving the health status of the nation by 2020 and ensuring all Americans live long healthy lives (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 2017). One of the goals from the Healthy People 2020 that will have the greatest impact on my community is the first goal ...

Introduction to the Health Issue

One of the notable health issues that remain relevant in the health system today is childhood obesity affecting children between the ages of 2 and 19 years. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2016), the total population of children experiencing obesity has more than tripled since the 1970s within the American society. Currently, one out of every five children aged between 6 years and 19 years suffers from obesity (as highlighted in figure 1) (Bariatric Surgery Source, 2016). Obesity results from a situation where the body has excess fat that it is not able to ...

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Introduction It is a common knowledge that exercise is good for the health. However, only a people few exercises regularly. The National Center for Health Statistics in the United States, for instance, reports that barely half or only 49% of the adult population meets the standard guidelines for aerobic exercise while only 20.9% are meeting the guidelines for aerobic and muscle strengthening exercise (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). With almost 80% of adults not getting the recommended exercise, health experts are becoming increasingly worried about its impact to the health and well-being of individuals and society ...

Diabetes is a disease feared by many since it is considered depressing. People who find out they have the condition face life differently and in low esteem. As such, lessons ought to be given to help these people understand their situation and walk through it. Mostly, the male gender is affected by this condition where most men fall between 40 to 65 years. According to the CDC, 9.3% of the USA population is diagnosed living with diabetes while 27.8% of the population is undiagnosed but living with diabetes. As such, I am addressing those who are new diagnosed with ...

There was a time when nurses were not included in malpractice and negligence lawsuits, but that is no longer true. Today, nurses are included with doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers and agencies when the outcomes of patient treatments are undesirable. When a nurse is accused of failure to competently perform her or her responsibilities to the patient and employer, the result may be as serious as the death of the patient. For this reason, focus has centered on the types, incidences, and ways to prevent actions that cause patients harm and may result in expensive and license-threatening litigation ...

Child neglect and abuse are serious issues that may induce lasting adverse effects on the victims. In the US, nearly five kids die daily at the hands of abusers (Child Help, 2012). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2010), over 3 million cases of child neglect and abuse were filed in 2008. As the numbers continue to rise, however, the incidences reported in nursing appear to decline. In a review of cases of child mistreatment reported by healthcare providers, researchers mentioned that twenty-one percent of all suspected cases were never reported (Eads, 2013). Thus, child ...

The use of skin care bundle among hospitalized adult sick people can reduce the risk of skin breakdown compared to standard care of practice Pressure ulcers are a common problem in acute care hospitals, specifically among obese patients in intensive care units. Pressure ulcers or sores are common, serious but preventable health issues in the healthcare system. Pressure ulcers are associated with low quality of life, increased expenditure, increase hospital stay, and poor health outcomes (Bhattacharya & Mishra 2015). Hospital-acquired pressure ulcers (HAPU) are preventable if repositioning and turning techniques. However, the evidence on the effectiveness on these techniques is ...

Public health is concerned with preventing injury or disease and prolonging life through research. Data collected from different communities is used to determine disease prevalence and possible risk factors. This information is utilized to develop policies to prevent or reduce disease incidence.

Overview of Database

In 2012, the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) carried out the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey whereby youth fitness data was collected among children aged between 3 and 15 years. Demographic data such as socioeconomic status, country of birth, nutrition, health history and level of education was also collected (CDC, 2012). Demographic information was ...

Abstract

Background: When animals get sick, their owners use a variety of means to treat them. One of the means is the use of antibiotics. However, antibiotics are used for several other reasons that are not therapeutic based. The result is the development of antimicrobial resistance, some of which is passed to humans during the period of treatment. Purpose: The aim of the study was to explore the transmission of the resistance to antimicrobials to human beings during the treatment of camels using Tylosin in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive method using the survey research design. Structured questionnaires were ...

In this case, there is a report of a mysterious outbreak which has affected a dozen people with one in critical condition and one fatality. All involved are said to have attended the same event, and they developed symptoms almost 24 hours later. Symptoms of the affected have been presented. Nobody appears to know the cause of the outbreak. To find answers and solutions to these problems, some questions need to be asked and answered. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends some of the questions asked should include demographic details including occupation, clinical details (onset, symptoms, severity, and duration), ...

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ABSTRACT Young people in the United States are battling depression in record numbers, reaching an all-time high of 3 million patients in 2015. Researchers are continuing to search for alternative or additional methods than therapy and medications to improve depressive symptoms in teenagers and young adults. Some studies have demonstrated that as possible option in easing depression is physical exercise. In addition to assisting mental health issues, exercise promotes social interaction, physical health, and appearance. However, research has focused primarily on adults and therefore additional studies are needed with focus on the impact of exercise on depression in young ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a federal agency that focuses on the promotion of public health exercises. On its website, the CDC features a series of topics, among them diseases, healthy living, traveler’s health and emergency preparedness. The healthy living control panel places emphasis on the agency’s commitment to improved lifestyle practices. In one instance, the CDC’s Overweight and Obesity page includes a collection of information on both conditions, including the statistics on childhood obesity. Also, the vaccines and immunizations sections provide extensive details on the various forms of recommended vaccines available ...

Institutions

Query Letter The Editor in chief, Joseph E. Gaugler, Ph.D.

Dear Dr. Gaugler,

Ref: Query Letter This query is an inquisition concerning your publication interest in a project I am currently working on as part of my DNP program requirement. I have styled this project under the working title “EB Guidelines and Vaccination Protocol for healthcare providers (ARNP, MD, RN, RN, and MA) that assist the Elderly Hispanic Population.” This topic is relevant because the population targeted by this project are highly underserved as well as uninsured given our current healthcare system. Mainly, my project seeks to optimize the rate at which ...

The Map of Haiti and others countries in the Caribbean

Haiti Acknowledgement This Cholera Proposal would not be having been possible without the support of “the Hinckley Institute at the University of Utah who gives me opportunity to serve the world and to see the good in the world. I am grateful to those who provided guidance and support during my internship at Medical Care Development International from ministry of health in Haiti (MSPP) I’m thankful my best Dr. Benavente Louis for his valuable contributions to this proposal. I’m thankful to Dr. Pablo Paolo and for Dr Jeff Wendell their leadership support of my research for this ...

ABSTRACT

There are so many things in the world that can make people very sick and in some cases can claim their lives. That being said if there are ways to avoid sickness then it should be embraced. Foodborne illnesses are all too common in modern society. Again, they are very common, but also highly preventable. If businesses and the general public dedicate themselves to greater efforts in food safety then these illnesses would never really be a threat. Understanding foodborne illness better it is best to look at some of the most common sources of foodborne illness, including Salmonella, ...

Abstract

Objectives: To increase the knowledge of 80 percent of HCPs at JDH Medical group on the utilization of EBP vaccination protocols in assisting elderly Hispanics as guided by pre- and posttest assessments. Also, within a year of successful implementation, all HCPs within the JDH Medical Group should be efficient in the utilization of EBP vaccination procedures for this group as supported by group interviews, health records, and self-assessment measures. Motivation/Background: The elderly are among the United States’ at-risk population concerning influenza, herpes zoster, tetanus, and pneumonia. Within this group are the Hispanics, who are at an even higher risk ...

Business: Cookies shop

Trade Format: countertop type store; Store Location: Boulevard mall; Property Type: Rental space of 50m2; Working hours: 9 AM – 7 PM; Sources of financing: own funds – 26,300 USD. Key performance indicators candy store: Monthly Profit in six months = 83,000 USD; Net profit margin = 3872%; Payback = first 10 days.

Specificity of the business

Various pastry shops are quite lucrative, since vast majority of people like treating themselves with sweet pastries and cakes. The specificity of such products involves only the development of the store on the local market, which determines its marketing strategy. Most pastry shops produce sweet products themselves, which leads ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2016), about 1.2 million Americans are victims of AIDs epidemic with bisexual men and gay recording the highest preference. Moreover, racial and ethnic minorities suffer the greatest from the epidemic with African Americans and Latinos recording the highest number of infection in 2015. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) noted that one in every eight people living with AIDs are not aware of their status. The preference of HIV/AIDs in the United States changes each year since its discovery in 1981. A report on the new number of ...

Impact of Media of Crime

Impact of Media of Crime

Introduction

It is worth mentioning that the media is a vital resource that allows for the dissemination of information on safety and crime to the public. In this case, it is important that the news coverage provides accurate and unbiased facts about a crime that would be beneficial to crime control. However, research reveals that the media has contributed to poor diagnosis of crime related issues and more so, inappropriate and ineffective formulation of prevention strategies. The essay presents findings on the impact of the media of crime. Furthermore, it offers a discussion on the ...

Introduction

Hand hygiene is largely recognized as an effective method for minimizing incidences of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). However, despite the development of various guidelines to improve hand hygiene, the compliance with these guidelines as well as the best practices pertaining to hand hygiene by the healthcare providers is suboptimal. As a result of poor compliance, incidences of HAIs have continued to increase thereby raising huge concerns due to the associated consequences such as increased length of hospital stay and health spending. As such, there is a huge need to assess and understand the various factors that hinder optimal compliance with ...

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The study was performed to determine the effect of marital status on the body mass index. The data used contained a sample size of 6878 adults from England aged above eighteen years. The data was collected through a Health Survey that was performed in 2011. The data was analysed using t-test, one-way ANOVA with Tukey HSD post hoc test, and the linear regression. The study found that there was no correlation between marital status and the body mass index. However, the effect of marital status on the body mass was statistically significant even though marital status accounted for 0.2% ...

Introduction

Health policy can be defined as a plan or decision combined with actions to achieve specific healthcare goals by implementing key strategies within the society (WHO, 2016). As per the World Health Organization (WHO), an explicit health policy is known to be associated with several success factors such as development of a vision for the future and establishment of key targets for the short and long-term. Health policies enable organizations, institutes, societies, and groups to define outline, propose new goals, and inculcate different roles across various healthcare sectors (Záliš, et al. 2016). Healthcare policies are known to unite ...

Discuss economic, political, and social structures as determinates of health

Economical structures The economic environment plays a significant role in influencing health outcome of Americans. Primary economic factors that determine health outcome are income levels, education, and the economic status of the nation regarding Gross Domestic Product. Americans living below the poverty line have lower life expectancy because of poor access to health care and the lack of adequate knowledge on diseases. Moreover, the indication of the socioeconomic status of a community determines the mortality and morbidity of that particular population. For example, Hispanic Americans and African-Americans record lower mortality rates than whites in the U.S. because they are ...

Background Information

The State Cancer Profile website was created in order to provide data and information on cancer statistics so that state and local governments may use the data to prioritize and implement cancer control activities. The details such as demographics, screening rates, smoking rates, perceptions of what causes cancer, incidence rates and other information are intended for health workers, policy makers, teachers and other information providers such that the creation of programs are prioritized in their respective areas. The website is a collaboration of the National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (State Cancer Profiles, 2016). ...

Introduction

In the recent past, medical errors have been on a sharp increase whereby cases of medical negligence reported daily in our healthcare system have been on the rise. As a key pillar in the economy, there is need to address various challenges and health care errors for the well-being of our society. In addition, healthcare is growing at a rapid rate as more complex and new developments in technologies emerge that allows care healthcare professions to work remotely. This new technology and medical advancement is a new fertile ground for more errors that are likely to occur. Though many ...

Measles is a highly contagious infection that is caused by the rubeola virus. Although elimination of the illness in the United States was declared in 2000, the country has reported several measles outbreak in recent years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most outbreaks result from importation of measles cases from countries where the infection is endemic (CDC, 2014a). Indeed, CDC notes that most outbreaks in the US are caused by unvaccinated Americans who travel to countries with high incidences of measles. In view of this, the current paper analyzes the 2014/2015 measles outbreak in ...

Physical Activity and Level of Depression among Youths in the United States

A00493777 Physical Activity and Level of Depression among Youths in the United States

Introduction

According to a recent presentation by The Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention, frequent physical activity among youths and adolescents is an important factor in enhancing strength and stamina, and it is helpful in building healthy bones and muscles (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). It was also discovered that physical activities are a critical factor in reducing stress and depression among the youths. Failing to engage in regular physical activity has been established to cause obesity and overweight as well as other health ...

Goal

The level of acceptance of child immunization among parents will be high leading to many parents readily taking their children to be immunized in all life stages.

Materials

Chalkboard Chalk Projector Laptop Audio-visual aid Target Audience Parents with children who attend local clinics will be targeted by this education project. Venue The function will be conducted at the immunization clinic. In this case, a hall situated within the facility premises will be used for the exercise.

Duration

The teaching session will take 4 hours.

The teaching will focus on various aspects of immunization that include the following:

Why immunization is necessary Dangers associated with failure to have one’s child immunized 2016 Immunization schedule ...

STIs (Sexually transmitted infections) include all infections that an individual can get infected with through sexual intercourse. These diseases used to be called venereal diseases, and the most common types of STIs include gonorrhea, hepatitis, HIV, Chlamydia, and syphilis. However, there are some other bacterial infections that affect sex organs due to effects of harmful bacteria. These infections such as bacterial vaginosis do not necessarily have to be spread through having sex (CDC, 2014). This paper will consider gonorrhea and congenital syphilis and discuss the age ranges as well as the infection rates for the two infections. The paper ...

Various types of sexually transmitted diseases

The most common types of sexually transmitted diseases include HIV & AIDS, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), bacterial vaginosis and viral hepatitis. Apparently, while syphilis and gonorrhea have previously been mentioned as prevalent or common cases of STDs, there prevalence rates have significantly fallen over the years. For the currently common cases, they tend to possess common symptoms with a characteristic pattern on a weakened immune system (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 67). Such include fever, abdominal pains, and abnormal odor of the vagina, anal soreness, bleeding and itching, frequent micturation, painful micturation, unusual discharge from the vagina or the penis, ...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Introduction Chronic Obstructive pulmonary disease also known as COPD is a group of diseases which make breathing difficult by obstructing airflow and causing other breathing related problems (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2015). This disease which is described by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) as progressive because it worsens over time includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema and asthma in some cases (CDC, 2013; NHLBI, 2013a). In developing countries, poor quality of indoor air is suspected to play a major role in the disease development and progression whereas in the Unites States, tobacco smoke is reported ...

Childhood Obesity: An Overview

The rate of childhood obesity remains to be high in the past years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015b), 17 percent of children and teenagers or 12.7 million young individuals in the United States are affected by obesity during the past decades. Childhood obesity in children is determined by the child’s body mass index (BMI). Compared to children of the same weight and gender, a child is considered obese if his or her BMI is in the 95th percentile (Anderson & Butler, 2006). This is a serious condition. Obesity increases mortality and morbidity and presents ...

There has been a sustained increase in the prevalence of diabetes since the last decade of the pas millennium as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2012) have found. The number of diagnosed cases by 2010 was estimated at 18.8 million. In additional, another 7 million cases of diabetes remain undiagnosed. This undermines the efforts to curtail the rising prevalence. On the management side, physicians need to determine whether the patient has Type 1 or Type2 diabetes. This distinction is important in the management because while Type 1 is dependent on insulin, diet programs and exercise are viable ...

The Association between Physical Activity and Level of Depression among Youths in the United States proposal

Introduction According to a recent presentation by The Center for Disease and Control and Prevention, frequent physical activity among youths and adolescents is an important factor in enhancing strength, stamina and is helpful in building healthy bones and muscles (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). It was also discovered that physical activities are a critical factor in reducing stress and depression among the youths. Failing to engage in regular physical activity has been established to cause obesity and overweight as well as other health related complications (Azevedo Da Silva et al., 2012). Thus implementing a regular physical activity ...

My topic for discussion is, “How Do Educational Attainment Affect Obesity Cases in the Modern Society?” I used the ABCDS of internet search and I compiled the following report. I conducted an online search on the topic and I picked Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention report on the topic. Below is a summary of the article I chose for this topic: Bias: The article is an actual report, and a summary of complex research activities on the topic of obesity cases among the various groups of people in the United States of America. Therefore, the article is neutral ...

Developing a Surveillance and Monitoring Program

What action can you take when an outbreak is reported close to home? Background SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the SARS Coronavirus. Coronaviruses are mostly found in poultry with only a few strains hosted by humans. In the past, Coronaviruses only caused mild flu infections. However, in recent years, the coronaviruses SARS and MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) have been associated with causal problems for acute respiratory conditions. Further scientific reports have shown that SARS Coronavirus is a new mutant strain origination from animal hosts (Chan & Chan, 2013).

Symptoms

SARS symptoms include ...

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In 2013, the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders (DSM-5) grouped all subcategories of autism-related disorders in one umbrella, and it is called autism spectrum disorder or ASD. Characterized by repetitive behaviors and communication and social skills deficits, many children from all around the world are afflicted with this disorder. Throughout the years since its discovery, researchers and mental health experts have been interested in completely understanding the nature, etiology, and possible treatments for ASD. Through continuous research efforts and studies, several perspectives have been established to explain the causes of ...

According to the World Health Organisation, Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that affects humans. The disease is spread through direct contact with an infected individual, coughing or sneezing, and direct contact with infectious body fluids (World Health Organization, 2016). Between 2013 and 2015, there was a measles outbreak in Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu. In Solomon Islands, the disease was first reported in July 2014, after a return traveler from Papua New Guinea was discovered to be suffering from the disease. According to the World Health Organization, the measles outbreak started in Papua New Guinea ...

Healthcare environments are significantly prone to the risk of infection. Apparently, given the many avenues for possible infection that are evident in healthcare environments, there is an urgent need for intervention that such places demand. Several studies have revealed that all the people who participate in such environments stand a risk of getting infected, an aspect that further raises concern on the way those in charge of such places conduct their activities. The current paper identifies where the risk stems from, the possible interventions that should be initiated to curb the involved risks and it provided a reliable model ...

Community health is regarded as a critical economic driver in developed nations. In the US, the Healthy People Vision 2020 has been developed to identify the community, family, and personal illnesses that cause significant nation burden of disease. Significant emphasis has been laid on healthy communities, as changes have been occurring in the areas of medical financing, focus, and policy (Don, 2016). In view of this, the current paper will assess the community health needs and risks of the King`s County community in Washington. The paper will analyze their needs towards work related injuries in relation to the ...

The study of endocrinology looks into ordinary and abnormal hormonal behavior. The endocrine system includes internal organs that secretes hormones. That is to say, endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream. These endocrine glands are essential organs of the human body that imperative to maintain various human functions, not to mention, life itself. Hormonal glands that make up the endocrine system influence many relevant factors such as pregnancy, capability to breast feed, and also the process of a child developing normally. The endocrine system aids in the regulation of a human’s basic bodily functions. Given that, these functions ...

ABSTRACT

Transgenderism is a topic of heated and continuous debate for some time. There are people all around the world every day who are struggling with their gender identity. For adults it is hardly easy, for youths who experience this issues it can be mentally and physically harmful as they struggle. Transgendered youths are a group deemed to be at great risk of depression and suicide. Research shows that much of their issues they face include lack of acceptance, exclusion, physical abuses and discrimination that lead these youths into patterns of social anxieties, self harm and even suicide. The statistics ...

Tax policy is the choice that the government makes on the amount of tax to charge on a product, to what amount as well as the people to pay it (Pechman 23). This discussion will focus on tax policy on tobacco products. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted in 2014, an estimate of forty million of United States adults smoke tobacco and its products (Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/adult_data/cig_smoking/). With this large number of tobacco smokers, the US government can implement a tax policy that would favor both them as well as the users. While implementing the tax ...

One of the most significant health issues that effects men, women and children throughout the United States is obesity. Obesity is the label given to anyone who is more than simply overweight, but is carrying a vast amount of excess weight that it effects their abilities, energy and psychological well being. When that weight has increased to a size that prevents one from fitting in a single seat or unable to walk without assistance, they are often called “morbidly obese.” According to studies, more than 17% of children and 30% of adults living in the United States are considered ...

Background

The present-day advancements in the field of technology present a major breakthrough or opportunity for the healthcare system at large. This is purposely due to the myriad of information management, analysis and sharing products that come with health information technology (HIT). This means that accurate health information can be quickly and safely transacted between the patient and the healthcare provider as well as between the healthcare providers. One of the areas that the contemporary advancements in technology could be feasibly harnessed is through the provision of post-discharge patient care. The post-discharge phase of care presents a unique care situation ...

The Association between Physical Activity and Level of Depression among Youths in the United States

Prospectus: The Association between Physical Activity and Level of Depression among Youths in the United States Introduction According to a recent presentation by The Center for Disease and Control and Prevention, frequent physical activity among youths and adolescents is an important factor in enhancing strength, stamina and is helpful in building healthy bones and muscles (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). It was also discovered that physical activities are a critical factor in reducing stress and depression among the youths. Failing to engage in regular physical activity has been established to cause obesity and overweight as well as ...

Sore throat is one of the most common medical problems being encountered by people. In terms of prevalence, it is comparable to flu (influenza) and cough. Aside from the discomfort and in more severe cases, pain, that it causes, sore throat may also disrupt a person’s life. A person who has a sore throat, for example, would most likely have a concomitant fever as this usually accompanies medical problems that are associated with infection. Having fever can prevent a person from going to work and or fulfilling his daily responsibilities. So, despite the fact that sore throat is ...

Childhood obesity is one of the common lifestyle challenges facing children living in Adams County and various other parts of the United States. Indeed, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2013, Community overview, para. 1), the prevalence of childhood obesity in Adams County was 18.6% in 2013. Obesity is a risk factor to cardiovascular diseases and other chronic illnesses (Frandsen, Pennington, & Abrams, 2014). Indeed, it is the most common risk factor for type 2 diabetes (DeBruyne, Pinna, & Whitney, 2012). Poor nutritional practices and sedentary lifestyle are some of the most common risk factors for obesity ( ...

Executive summary

There is a general trend in US – regardless the dislocation point of its citizens – either heartland or suburban neighborhood, people are vulnerable to gun violence. This violence may be represented in the set of the following forms: gang crime, suicide, or a gun accident. In all cases, all the gun violence acts break the law and that is why, there is a need for development of the appropriate policies and other social-oriented solutions, which have potential of stopping such form of abuse and violence. In accordance with the statistical data, the total number of people, who have died because ...

Introduction and summary

Equal access to healthcare is essential to the sustainability of any nation. In fact, lack thereof compromises the survival rates of any population as it heightens the mortality rates. In the article, of disparities and diversity: Where are we? Gloria Sarto seeks to provide a rationale for the high levels of differences in the medical sector. She compares the minority population’s accessibility to healthcare facilities as opposed to the largely white community in the United States. Through this comparison, she establishes a credible argument on the need to eliminate health disparities among people around the globe. For instance, ...

Introduction

Nowadays, people are becoming more at risk of different types of illnesses. The acquisition of these diseases may have been caused by different factors, such as food intake, alcohol drinking, smoking, and many others. Generally, individual’s health may rely on how a person takes care of the body itself. Lifestyle plays significant roles in promoting good health as well as in disease prevention. One of the illnesses that affect many individuals is the Diabetes. The purpose of this study is to present the factors that influence the development of diabetes as well as the essential approached that can ...

Ray WA, Chung CP, Murray KT, Hall K, Stein C. Prescription of Long-Acting Opioids and Mortality in Patients With Chronic Noncancer Pain. JAMA. 2016;315(22):2415-2423. doi:10.1001/jama.2016.7789.

Prescription of Long-Acting Opioids and Mortality in Patients With Chronic Noncancer Pain Wayne A. Ray, PhD1; Cecilia P. Chung, MD, MPH2; Katherine T. Murray, MD2,3; Kathi Hall, BS1; C. Michael Stein, MB, ChB2,3 [+] Author Affiliations JAMA. 2016;315(22):2415-2423. doi:10.1001/jama.2016.7789.

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Proposed Solution

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the prevalence of obesity among children has tripled from 6.5% in 1980 to 18.6% as of 2008. This is contrary to the prevalence of adults which has doubled. An effective solution for the overall problem of obesity should therefore focus more on children. Consequently, the proposed solution focuses more on school-going children given that a huge proportion of the target population (children) attends school, which is an important point of the socialization process for children. The solution involves inculcating practices and policies in schools that promote healthy habits with ...

The Association between Physical Activity and Level of Depression among Youths in the United States

Prospectus: The Association between Physical Activity and Level of Depression among Youths in the United States Introduction According to a recent presentation by The Center for Disease and Control and Prevention, frequent physical activity among youths and adolescents is an important factor in enhancing strength, stamina and is helpful in building healthy bones and muscles (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). It was also discovered that physical activities are a critical factor in reducing stress and depression among the youths. Failing to engage in regular physical activity has been established to cause obesity and overweight as well as ...

Approximately 8 million healthcare workers in the U.S. are working in environments that place them at risk of exposure to hazardous drugs (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012). The risk to healthcare workers increases yearly as new non-antineoplastic pharmaceuticals are added to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s alert list of hazardous drugs (Connor, MacKenzie, DeBord, Trout & O’Callaghan, 2014). The addition of new hazardous drugs requires continually updating of procedures to prevent an increasing diverse range of potential exposures (Connor, et al., 2014). The purpose of this paper is to examine the study of ...

Introduction

Science has made a systematic process to solve a certain problem. It is more commonly known as the scientific method. This method is very suitable for processes such as experimentation because this will enable an individual to determine the cause-and-effect relationship of the phenomenon that is being tested (Science Buddies, n.d). For further definition, the steps in the scientific method are generally consisted of creating a specific question, then doing a background check related to the question. Afterwards, a hypothesis, or an educated guess, will be formulated which will then be tested through experimentation. After experimentation, the data that ...

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Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the best time to be out in the sun to raise the level of Vitamin D.

Introduction

Our body needs Vitamin D. Vitamin D benefits our body in many ways. Lack of Vitamin D causes negative health outcomes. For many years, many people believed that the best time to be out in the sun is early morning, but recent research proves otherwise.

The best time to be out in the sun, unprotected, is during noon.

(Transitions: Let’s look at the reason that backs up this finding)

Body

Using sunscreen all the time contributes to Vitamin D deficiency. The wavelengths that help generate Vitamin D ...

Abstract

The uses of radiation revolutionized medicine when experimentation on its potential applications begun. X-Ray technology, discovered by Wilhem Roentgen, is currently used as a common tool for diagnostics; Henri Becquerel, Marie Curie and Pierre Curie dedicated themselves to further investigations in the field, discovering additional radioactive materials (polonium and radium); radiation therapy is a popular treatment for cancer. This paper analyzes the historical background behind these two applications of radiation in the medical field. Moreover, the different types of radiotherapy are described (external-beam radiation therapy, internal radiation therapy). The concept of radiation homeostasis, which is the notion that low-dose ...

The Association between Physical Activity and Level of Depression among Youths in the United States proposal

Introduction According to a recent presentation by The Center for Disease and Control and Prevention, frequent physical activity among youths and adolescents is an important factor in enhancing strength, stamina and is helpful in building healthy bones and muscles (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). It was also discovered that physical activities are a critical factor in reducing stress and depression among the youths. Failing to engage in regular physical activity has been established to cause obesity and overweight as well as other health related complications (Azevedo Da Silva et al., 2012). Thus implementing a regular physical activity ...

A1 Quantitative Article

Article #A1: Wu, H., Li, Z., Li, H, & Wu, S. (2016). Quantitative phase imaging of breast cancer cell based on SLIM. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 679(1), 1-5. doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/679/1/012003

Background

In this article, Wu et al. (2016) used quantitative process in analyzing data created from observing the cell dynamics, in which they used spatial light interference microscopy or SLIM to come up with the data. In this process, they combined the Zernike’s phase contrast microscopy, as well as, Gabor’s holography. Zernicke discovered it back in 1935 when he was able to observe phase objects that did ...