Essays and Research Papers on Public Health Issues

A paper which considers the ethical and legal issues surrounding patient consent, with relation to proxy consent, incapacity, and the concept of the "reasonable patient". Bibliography lists 5 sources

An 8 page research paper that offers a literature review of research addressing the effects of alcohol on women. The writer points out that there is a mounting body of evidence that indicates that alcohol consumption is a far riskier activity for women than for men. This examination of the effects of alcohol consumption on ...

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the issue of the changing role of the government in meeting the healthcare needs of the elderly. The graying of the American population has determined specific strains on services that were designed to address the needs of the elderly. This paper outlines some of the ...

This 5 page paper provides an epidemiological view of Lassa fever, from its initial discovery in 1969. This paper integrates a view of the disease and containment efforts. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper provides a dietary analysis of one person's diet, based on assertions regarding health and dietary limitations. The American diet has changed substantially in the past 50 years, and many nutritionists and health specialists have suggested that the change in the American diet is the reason for an increase in health ...

This 25 page paper provides an overview of a comprehensive study on the pros and cons of socialized medicine in the United States. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

A 4 page discussion of the factors which enter into the weight a person maintains. Physical inactivity and improper diet are the most often identified causes of obesity but an number of other factors are at play as well. For most individuals, however, the key to weight loss lies in a reduction of ...

A 5 page discussion of the physiological changes which occur with pregnancy. This paper asserts that many of these changes affect behavior and even birth outcome. While the mature mother might take such changes in stride, the younger mother and her child could be significantly impacted by them. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page overview of the problem of diabetes among Native American populations. The author provides statistics delineating the extent of this problem and suggests areas of intervention for medical personnel as well as social workers. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 3 page paper is an essay about making a difficult decision. This essay relates the story of an individual who had to put his/her father into a nursing home because he had a stroke, and how difficult it was to do this. Bibliography lists no sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of three techniques for relaxation: television viewing, book reading and yoga. This paper integrates a comparative view of the process of relaxation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at TB and how it has spread through mining towns in South Africa. Various authors' views are discussed in terms of why the problem began. Some statistical information is provided and industrialization is discussed as a factor. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 7 page research paper that examines the literature on the increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The writer explores the ramifications of the problem, the causes of the problem, and proposed solutions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 8 page paper assesses a research paper called A Health Needs Assessment of Black and Minority Ethnic Children’s Needs, which was conducted in the Leeds area in the UK. The paper is in three parts. The first part looks to determine if the report make use of information from primary health care sources and ...

A 5 page review of an article published in the June 9, 1999 edition of the Journal of American Medical Association. This article reports on research which demonstrates a correlation between the consumption of coffee and the reduction of risk for symptomatic gallstone disease in men. No additional sources are listed.

This 14 page paper provides an overview of occupational asthma in the UK beginning with a definition and the categories of substances that are irritants. The incidence of this disease in the UK is reported along with the fact that this particular occupational disease is on the rise in all developed nations. The typical diagnostic ...

This 7 page paper provides a comparative view of the use of AA (alcoholics anonymous) and REBT as means of reducing dependency on drugs and alcohol. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 11 page paper provides an overview of the problem of anorexia for adolescent populations. This paper relates the view of treatment options and their impact. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 12 page discussion of the question of whether or not minimum workplace standards can be established across the board in the UK workplace. Noting that the “Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations” which are in place are probably the vaguest of all in regard to establishing specific standards in terms of substances which ...

A 10 page paper discussing the increased production of free range food animals and the benefits the change can hold for both animals and humans. The paper explains free range production; reviews recent news about its benefits; and suggests ways that marketers can promote the use of animals raised more naturally, with little if ...

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the varied treatments used for children with ADHD. This paper considers both the pharmacological and psychological methods for addressing this problem. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the topic of antibiotic resistance. This paper considers the problems with the over-use of antibiotics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of a number of qualitative and quantitative research articles, and provides a comparative view. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the problem of breast cancer, and the use of Raloxifene as a preventative measure for women at risk of breast cancer. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 12 page paper considers the impact of bulimia. Bulimia is one of the two most prominent eating disorders and includes both problematic binge eating and purging, in which a person utilizes vomiting or the use of laxatives to eliminate the excess food. This problem has resulted in an increase in the number ...