Essays and Research Papers on General Health Issues

A 30 page paper discussing separately factors affecting the mortality rates of heart disease and cancer, then comparing lifestyle factors that can apply to both in reducing those mortality rates. Cardiovascular disease is the nation's number-one killer; cancer comes in at number two. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease are more controllable from the ...

In five pages this persuasive essay relies upon Eric Schlosser’s Fast Food Nation as a primary source in this overview of the reasons why people should not consume fast food, with unsanitary practices, animal cruelty, and public health concerns such as obesity the primary focuses. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.

7 pages. The symptoms of schizophrenia can include such things as delusions, hallucinations and difficulty in concentrating. Some people think that schizophrenics are actually people who have split personalities, but this is not a correct description of the disease. Drugs and counseling can help control the disorder in most cases. This ...

This 8 page paper presents an informative overview of the pill, its political implications, its history and how it works. Possible benefits other than for abortion--the use for which it is best known--are also explored. An outline is included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 10 page history of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) and the basis of its creation. Addresses the myth that A.A. is based on Christian precepts. Discounts this myth as being unfounded, pointing out that in reality the approach of the organization is based as much, if not more, on the occult than on Christianity. ...

AIDS became known as an epidemic when it was detected in the United States in 1981 and has continued to grow until the description of pandemic seems mild. This 10 page paper traces the history of the AIDS virus from its probable inception to the future effects. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

An 11 page paper. There have been numerous laws and regulations passed over the last fifteen years that address the production, sale and consumption of tobacco products as well as the advertising for them. Legislation regarding smoking, however, began in the 19th century. The writer provides a brief overview of the history of legislation involving ...

(5pp) The history of the organization of unions has been some of the bloodiest in the United States. We might say that was the beginning of the organizational method of unions. Mediation has come a long way since then, but seem to now exist within a gray middle zone. This discussion will ...

A 6 page overview of the history and procedure of laser surgery. Emphasizes the LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) procedure and cautions that while the successes have been phenomenal there are concerns regarding intraoperative and postoperative complications. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the way in which healthcare is delivery in these three different countries. IN each case the system can be seen as representative of the social history and conditions within the country as well as the expectations of the population. The paper considers the National Health Service in the UK, Medicaid ...

This 5 page paper revues the research methods adopted by a paper on the role of gossip in the socialisation of nurses. The ethical, moral and practical implications are considered and the relevance of the results with regard to the methods used are discussed. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 4 page paper reviewing this article by Courtney et al. (1996). As evident from the several in-text references as well as this article's bibliography, Reni Courtney, the article's primary author, is one who has been active in both working and reporting views from the vantage of the public health nurse. The authors ...

A complete 7 page research paper containing in-depth information on the subject of heart disease. Included in the discussion are congenital disorders, problems of the pericardium, problems of the myocardium, and endocardial disease. The writer also includes a conclusive section of treatment and new technologies. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper on the effects of niacin on high blood pressure and high levels of cholesterol. In addition to talking about the effect of niacin as a drug that can help fight heart disease this paper also discusses and explains some of the other helpful benefits of taking niacin in smaller doses. ...

A 6 page research essay exploring the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this debilitating disease. Recent experiments have resulted in new treatments that show great promise in reducing the symptoms and even in putting the disease into remission. These treatments are discussed with the statistical data resulting form the studies. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page look at the prevalence of arthritis, its causes, symptoms, and incurability. Of particular importance to the discussion is Rheumatoid Arthritis (atrophic) -- the most crippling and deforming type. The writer examines some of the efforts being made to treat this terrible disease and concludes with recommendations based upon available research. Bibliography ...

A 6 page paper discussing the benefits possible at any age of using exercise to reduce the effects of osteoarthritis. Exercise can improve quality of life for older adults in several areas, but it also carries practical benefits as well. Aside from the standard measures of effects on hypertension and ability to sleep, it ...

5 pages in length. People may be living longer these days; however, that has not stopped the scientific community from pursuing other avenues of extended life. The concept of body part cloning has a tremendous potential of sustaining life where it otherwise would not have existed, particularly in the form of cell regrowth and ...

5 pages in length. The Internet has become an instrumental component in overall information, diagnosis and treatment of myriad ailments and diseases. While many of these sites are backed by reputable entities with strong ties to the medical community, others have no such substantiation in connection with their advice. When assessing which web ...

This 2.5-page paper analyzes an essay written by Leah Iannone on her battle with depression.

This 11-page essay discusses some of the cultural aspects about death that have changed in America during the last century.

This 26 page report discusses the design, implementation, and analysis of a survey regarding the New York Police Department’s emergency 911 service. A “super 911” emergency system was installed in 1996 at the NYPD’s Metro Tech Complex located in Brooklyn. The new system was described at that time as the largest and most complex in the world. “In 1995, ten million ...

5 pages in length. Obesity is very prevalent in my life with both family and friends being overweight and also having other medical conditions directly related to being heavy. My mother, who is on a dangerous path to an early death, is a prisoner of both her mind and her body. Being ...

This 5 page paper discusses the complexities of defining 'drug abuse' and then proceeds to explain how labeling theory is used as an explanation for drug abuse. Furthermore, this paper highlights the ways in which labeling theory can be employed as a strategy to reduce drug abuse in our society. Bibliography lists 3 ...

This 12 page paper looks at the impact of health risk behaviors within the urban male adolescent population. The essay discusses many of the issues that face impoverished urban youth with an emphasis on Black males, including the behaviors that negatively impact their health. Statistics are included. The essay ends demonstrating the resiliency of some ...