Essays and Research Papers on General Health Issues

This 13 pages report is written as a speech for a keynote speaker at an annual meeting of corporate human resource executives, from a variety of companies. The topic is the importance help employees improve their health, which ultimately improves the bottom line of the corporation. The HR people need to understand that healthy ...

In a paper of two pages, the author writes how the middle range theory applies to nursing practice. The author of this paper outlines criteria for evaluating theory. There are four sources cited in this paper.

In a paper of three pages, the author writes about the use of evidence based treatments for persons with substance abuse disorder. The author of this paper considers the factors that may influence the treatment type including where the patient lives, their long term goals, and what type of disorder they have. There are four ...

This is a 7 page paper which discusses the stereotyping of males and females in the nursing profession. The bibliography has 4 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses two instructional models for patient education: group education/discussion and self-instruction. The writer compares them and reports studies demonstrating their effectiveness with specific chronic conditions, like diabetes. Advantages and disadvantages of each are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the way in which the curriculum should be modelled to give adolescents an all round education both physical and metal health issues as well as arming them with the tools they need in order to exercise their own discretion when taking health decision. The paper consider what may be ...

This 3 page research paper discusses the utility of entertainment education to accomplishing the goals of public health education. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 14 page assessment of community health care needs in Paducah Kentucky. Provides statistical data for the area and emphasizes the need for an intervention/education effort to reduce the use of crack cocaine by pregnant women.

This 3 page paper focuses specifically on health care delivery and its connection to health education system. Also reviewed is public opinion re same.Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper explores education and its positive effects on health promotion. Illiteracy is discussed as well as the problem of misinformation. Education is viewed as both a global solution and community nursing responsibility. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 11 page paper looks at the problem of obesity, paying particular attention to the age group of 16 0 18 years. The aim of the paper is to develop an effective educational program aimed at reducing obesity in 16 – 18 year. Included in the paper is a discussion on the problem and current ...

A 7 page discussion of the educational and healthcare systems of the United States and Canada. Points out the shortcomings and discrepancies of each system but maintains that while there are differences in formats, Canada and the U.S. most often run neck and neck in the quality of their educational programs as well as ...

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of educational health products. It uses education on malaria in African populations as an example. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 11-page paper discusses the potential of implementing an AIDS awareness education plan in Nigeria. This focuses on a literature review about AIDS in Nigeria, leading to the idea that the right educational program might be effective in preventing the spread of AIDS. Bibliography lists 18 sources.

3 pages in length. Despite what many people believe, the elderly do not stop learning just because they are old. Indeed, this particular time of life needs the mentally stimulating benefits of daily education, even if it is nothing more finishing a crossword puzzle or learning a new language. The extent to ...

This 3 page paper reviews the mission and services of this critical government agency. Specific attention is given to the way this agency helps low income individuals make healthy food and lifestyle choices. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper that relates the origination of physical education in the United States. From this beginning, the writer discusses three events/trends that contributed to the growth of physical education training in schools: the Civil War, societal changes in the 1960s, the initiation of the President's Council on Fitness and the evolution of ...

A 5 page paper which examines gender differences as it relates to the use of tobacco. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page discusses gender bias as it existed in the past and as it affects medicine in our modern day environment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page discussion of gender in the medical profession. This paper assesses the pay discrepancies that exist and speculates as to the cause. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. The political problem facing British government is to contain costs while at the same time improving quality and ensuring access to care. Analyzing this objective brings to bear three primary issues that directly pertain to the National Health Service (NHS) policy: cost, quality and access. Has the labor ...

This 5-page paper outlines the U.S. government's goals in a universal health care system, and also points out why the Hispanic population has a definite need for access to affordable health care. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at health care budgeting and how government regulation affects it. Medicare and Medicaid programs are highlighted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This? ?3? ?page paper weighs out the benefits of a government run health insurance plan but insists that including a public option in this plan is a necessity.? ?Bibliography lists? ?3? ?sources.

This 11 page paper examines the problem of the increase in overweight and obese people in developing countries, which may also be linked to stunted growth and former malnutrition. The paper first looks at the level of the problem with how and why it occurs, focusing on Brazil, but applicable to other developing countries. The ...