Essays and Research Papers on Public Health Issues

6 pages in length. Because of the huge interest in socialized health care over recent years, many hospitals and physicians are drawn to the program. The reasons most of them state for this interest are to share financial risk, contract directly with employers, enhance the quality of care and promote collaboration with medical staff. ...

12 pages in length. This very informative and well-researched paper gives a complete and thorough overview of the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments available for prostate cancer. Bibliography includes 11 sources.

This 12 page report discusses government regulation of the pharmaceutical drug industry and the prices of its products. As with any other discussion of regulation or deregulation of an important and profitable sector of the economy, the discussion revolving around the regulation of pharmaceutical drugs is both heated and multi-faceted. However, from an economic perspective and regardless of the industry involved, “any ...

This 5 page report discusses modern Native Americans in the United States and the unique health concerns with which they must deal. Certain diseases and conditions are known to affect the Native American population with more frequency and/or severity than other populations, notably diabetes, heart disease, and alcoholism. It is important for Native Americans to be informed and educated on these ...

This five -page-paper presents a discussion on euthanizing. It argues that it wold be a mistake to legalize the act and details the many problems it would cause. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This five-page-paper presents a discussion on the ethics of pulling the plug on medical patients and allowing them to die. The discussion revolves around the assumed opinions of three important philosophers on the subject. Bibliography lists five sources.

This 9 page paper gives a thorough overview of what exactly the male midlife crisis is, what the symptoms are, and how these symptoms can most effectively be dealt with. Midlife crisis does not have to be a time of turmoil, but instead, with the proper advance knowledge, can be handled effectively and to one's advantage. A most ...

5 pages in length. A number of hormonal changes take place during puberty. Initiated from the increase of such hormones as testosterone, melatonin and something called the fatness hormone, puberty begins a time in an adolescent's life when he or she experiences a reorganization of sorts both physically and emotionally. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

5 pages in length. Uterine cancer ranks number four on the list of most common cancers to strike women. With almost thirty-five thousand women diagnosed and treated for uterine cancer in 1997, there is a growing need for continued research into the disease's definitive causes and cures. Survival rates have been charted on ...

(10 pp) Hypertension, one of the most common medical problems, affects 60 million people in the US. Recent studies show that only 57% of patients known to be hypertensive are controlled. Hypertension is a risk factor for a multitude of potentially life-threatening illnesses. Called the "silent killer," hypertension is usually asymptomatic. ...

This five page paper presents a discussion on the disorder of color blindness and its affects. Bibliography lists six sources.

This three-page-paper presents a discussion about the field of holistic healing . Bibliography lists two sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses insulin, and the technological advances of insulin. Pills, inhalants, and pumps are the technology discussed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses how important nutrition is, in preschool children, in relationship to learning and learning capabilities. Poor health in preschool children has often been associated with the ability to learn, with problems related to cognitive, emotional, and social development resulting from poor health. These considerations, as well as programs designed to eliminate such conditions, are discussed. ...

A 15 page paper. The writer first explores the effects of chronic illness on a child's growth and development, in general. Areas include: intellectual with research regarding the development of the brain as well as Piaget's stages of cognitive growth; emotional that includes both Erikson's and Freud's stages of development; social; and physical effects. An ...

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the issue of AIDS, the development of AIDS activism and the social limitations imposed upon the process of addressing this problem. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

5 pages in length. The internet has become a valuable tool in many ways. One exceptional use of the internet today is it's use of introducing students to the world wide web as a resource for developing a patient teaching plan. In order to find out any information one might need about a particular medical subject, for ...

5 pages in length. The writer discusses cause, spread, high-risk behavior and population as they relate to tuberculosis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

(6 pp). Emergency room service, now usually labeled the "emergency department" of a major hospital, is under thorough review. only a very small number of Americans continuously use the ER for routine medical care. However, the ER may serve as a short-term safety net for persons temporarily unable to access care through ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the importance of reaching functionality in patients of occupational therapists, arguing that it exists as one of the most important aspects of occupational therapy in the future of the profession. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper is an annotated bibliography citing books that deal specifically with adolescent pregnancies. Citing books from both the mother and fathers perspective as well as medical, social and economic studies.

(7 pp). The plague in India, cholera in Rwanda and Zaire, tuberculosis in the US - diseases we thought we had conquered, are returning with a vengeance throughout the world, claims Laurie Garrett, Health and Science Writer for Newsday. Rising population densities, the advent of jet travel, environmental destruction, and changing ...

This 5 page report discusses tinea capitis, most commonly known as “ringworm.” The predominant organism, Trichophyton tonsurans, can produce a variety of scalp findings, ranging from mild pruritus (itching) to obvious and severe alopecia (hair loss). Approximately three to eight percent of American children are affected, and up to one third of in-house contacts are asymptomatic carriers. The condition is relatively ...

This 15 page paper addresses the issue of managed care versus fee for service plans within Medicare. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 5 page paper which presents a maternal assessment of a pregnant woman. The assessment addresses the pregnant woman's unique position, and informs the woman of changes, medications, expectations, breastfeeding, and other relevant issues concerning her pregnancy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.