Essays and Research Papers on General Health Issues

A 3 page paper which discusses an article from CBS that talks about the link between obesity and fast food. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 2.5-page paper discusses chemotherapy drugs and the side effects it can have on cancer patients. It also addresses the different types of cancers and how chemotherapy attacks the disease. There are 3 sources cited.

This paper explores the question of whether the global competition presented by European support of stem cell research will have mostly positive or negative impacts in the US where such research is prohibited. There are six sources listed in the bibliography of this five page paper.

This 5 page paper discusses the infamous medical study conducted on African-American men from 1932-1972 at Tuskegee Institute. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page discussion of appropriate kitchen sanitation techniques. The importance of attention to detail in the commercial kitchen is emphasized. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the 1918 pandemic that infected one-fifth of the world’s population and killed millions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page essay explores why watching TV is unhealthy, citing motivational, body image, and sedentary reasons. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discsuses the concepts of community and aggregates as they apply to community nursing. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3-page paper provides an explanation as to why health care and medical costs are on the rise in the United States. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines why eating hamburgers every day can prove detrimental to one’s health. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 15 page paper discussing the administration of HUD's Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) funds in Washington, D.C. Outreach to individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS is complex, even in the best of economic circumstances; it is likely that the result of decline in the housing market and subprime mortgage market will ...

A 15 page research paper that has as its purpose to specifically focus on the processes of HIV/AIDS reporting, confidentiality and partner notification in the State of Illinois using the format of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Guide to Community Preventive Services. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 10 page review of a study completed in Iceland evaluating the effectiveness of a one-year smoking cessation program. This paper comments on the appropriateness of the study’s inclusion in a systematic review of the literature related to this intervention. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the effects of second hand smoke, particularly as it impacts children. It includes some of the health problems that can occur as a result of exposure to smoking. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses aspects of the role of CEO and aspects of nursing leadership. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at encephalitis, its symptoms and treatments, as well as the various types. West Nile Encephalitis, and the outbreak which occurred in New York during the summer of 1999 is the focuses of this study in epidemiology. Extent of the problem for similar viruses, solutions and future outlook are all included. ...

This 6 page paper looks at the way that pathology in the NHS will face challenges as well as opportunities and threats, considering this in the context of the Pathology Modernization program which began in 1999. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the way a teaching hospital may be able top play a role meeting the challenges and overcoming the threats which face pathology in the UK NHS.

This 4 page paper provides a look into how allergies to eggs, peanuts, and other foods are a growing problem becauseat more children will need to be tested. Skin prick testing is the most used method of testing food allergies, and a resolution is needed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper includes an annotated bibliography. The author argues against DNRs. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 9 page paper is a PowerPoint presentation examining the key factors in setting up a day center for an ethnic minority community and how it may be able to help that community. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 6 page paper examines Hepatitis B as a serious disease that affects more than 1 million Americans, with about 140,000 more becoming infected each year. Liver function, viral transmission, and prevention are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines whether or not seat belts actually save lives. The information suggests that seat belt use does save lives. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper explores how the characteristics of the food itself, acidity, temperature, time, oxygen, and moisture can determine whether or not a food is susceptible to bacterial growth and classification as a potentially hazardous food. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at the way that family structure is changing and the impact that changes in family structure can have on family health. Statistics for changes in family structure are taken from Australia. The bibliography cites 12 sources.