Essays and Research Papers on Public Health Issues

This 5 page paper highlights the advantages of breastfeeding for both mother and baby. Objections are addressed. The possible effects of breastfeeding as related to health, including its impact on SIDS, is addressed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

8 pages in length. Depth perception is what keeps humans from colliding with other objects in their path; without the proper development of depth perception, an individual's ability to judge proximity to another object is significantly impaired. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 10 page paper which argues that implementing an excise tax is the best way to reduce tobacco sales and use. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the ethical and medical reasons for either allowing or excluding family members during certain emergency medical situations. Emphasizes that the decision as to whether or not to allow family member attendance is really dependent on the family and the patient. While some family members obviously provide a needed ...

A 5 page paper which discusses various problems associated with the poor sterilization of dental instruments. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 60 page report discusses the existence of child abuse in the 21st century and suggests a research study related to home visitation intervention for the prevention of such abuse. A statement of the problem, its history, a literature review, the study, outcomes, and recommendations are included. It is a concern for all of society since: “Without early prevention, ...

A paper which looks at the ways in which prejudice and bigotry can affect the relationship between patients and health care workers, and considers some possible strategies for alleviating the problem in the future.

A 5 page discussion of the pros and cons of euthanasia. Notes the 1975 case of Karen Ann Quinlan which brought the topic of euthanasia into public consciousness along with the current day challenges of a mercy killing in Australia by an Aussie equivalent of Dr. Kervorkian, Dr. Philip Nitschke. Emphasizes that while ...

(8 pp) Whether society has determined it is in the best interest of the pregnant mother or the vulnerable infant, discussion is now pending concerning the need of mandatory or voluntary screening of HIV during pregnancy. The author will examine those views recorded in Canada and the United States. Bibliography lists 12 sources ...

A paper which looks at some of the issues surrounding the organisation and management of ambulatory care facilities, and the ways in which budgeting, information storage and relationships between patients and staff can be made to operate at maximum efficiency.

This 19 page report discusses the fact that infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) results in a chronic lifelong infection and, most often, a significantly shortened lifespan. This report looks at the work of researchers who have documented the relationship between stress, affect, and immune response. Both stress and depression are considered components of the study known as psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) and have ...

A 5 page paper. Brain injury and damage occurs more often than most people think. This research paper offers the incidence of brain damage, discusses some of the types of brain damage and explains the likelihood of individuals with brain damage regaining different functions. A brief overview of some therapies used in these cases is ...

A 5 page paper which examines the importance of scientific knowledge in selecting a contraceptive and how it will interact with the male and female reproductive systems, knowledge of the body as a consideration, and a discussion of the many contraceptive methods. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

Substance abuse is an ever increasing problem in the United States, including the abuse of prescription drugs. This 8 page paper provides an overview of illegal and legal uses of prescription drugs. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

6 pages in length. Since the very first move toward humanizing the medical industry, quality of life has been a standard for measuring a patient's outcome. Indeed, while there may be medical procedures still to be applied to a particular disease or condition, the individual's quality of life must first be considered before deciding ...

This 6 page paper provides information on the greater risks for special needs children in relation to physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Child abuse and neglect is defined and explored. Several studies are cited showing that special needs children are more at risk for child abuse than other children. Bibliography lists 6 sources. ...

5 pages. Many people have heard of the benefits of drinking cranberry juice in order to prevent urinary tract infections. But how true is this old wives tale? Is there medical evidence to support it? And if so, exactly what causes cranberries to provide this medicinal property to the urinary tract? In fact, if cranberries are ...

This 7 page paper focuses on alternative and complementary medicine in the United States, with special attention to the New York metropolitan area. How merchants in the region have capitalized on the trend is highlighted. The paper is replete with statistics and the trend and is discussed in respect to how things have changed ...

Written as a tutorial, this 5 page paper reviews three journal articles regarding breast cancer treatment. One article addresses the effects of adjuvant therapy; one addresses uncertainty experiences of women living with breast cancer after they have had treatment; and the last one looked at the ways women cope after being diagnosed and having had ...

The causes of death in children are substantially different from the causes of death in adults. This 5 page paper examines two articles specific to research being done with terminally ill adolescents. The first article focuses on the capacity of the immune system of adolescents to generate and replenish naive and memory cell populations in normal homeostasis and HIV ...

This 8 page paper considers the framework and condition of dental care in Australia. The duel system of public and private care is discussed with an emphasis is on the inadequacies of the public system and the problems which may be faced when a health care cared holder needs to visit a dentist. The ...

A 5 page book report of "Deaf Like Me" by Thomas Spradley and James Spradley. No additional sources cited.

In 1976 two hundred and twenty two people all came down with the same malady from a previously unidentified bacteria and 34 of those people died. This 10 page paper presents an overview of Legionnaire's disease that includes a briefing for nursing staff and a technical briefing for control in occupational settings, including hospitals. Bibliography lists 10 sources. ...

This 5 page report discusses nosocomial infections, those that originate in a hospital or other clinical setting. Nosocomial infections most often affect patients who are immunocompromised because of age, underlying diseases, or medical or surgical treatments. This paper discusses the facts of nosocomial infections as well as preventative measures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper. Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death in the United States. This essay provides statistics regarding incidence, disability and recovery. The essay provides an explanation of the two kinds of strokes, the lobes of the brain involved, the most likely persistent effects and time line for recovery. Data included. ...