Essays and Research Papers on Public Health Issues

A 5 page paper discussing John, “a 22 year old professional footballer playing in an important tournament in the Far East. Many of these matches are played in very hot and humid conditions.” Addressing “the cardio-vascular, respiratory, renal and endocrine systems,” the purpose here is to explain “the mechanisms that ensure a steady-state ...

A 6 page paper that discusses the role advertising plays in the use of tobacco and alcohol among youth. Advertising is about selling images and creating discontent in the audience. At least one study found more ads for tobacco and alcohol in youth-oriented magazines. Another study found a decrease in alcohol use when all ...

A 5 page contention that breast implants are simply not worth the risks. The author asserts that our drive to perfect our bodies is created by an overzealous media and should be overcome. The risks far outweigh the benefits. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 25 page paper provides an overview of the current literature and a study of the spread of chlamydia, one of the most common STDs in the United States. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 10 page paper examines the role that moderate parental drinking has on the drinking habits of their children. This paper includes a review of literature to examine the pertinent data and studies on this subject, and concludes that parents indeed do have a signficant influence on the drinking habits of their children. ...

This 3 page paper provides a research question related to this subject: What is the relationship between drugs and violence? This paper goes on to provide 10 sources that pertain to this subject as well as a detailed summary of two of the sources. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 6 page paper examines OSHA, its policies and how it applies to hospitals. Several issues are addressed inclusive of the problem of sharp objects. Several OSHA policies that directly affect medical establishments are outlined. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6 page report discusses the ethical dilemma of 'outreach' programs at many dental schools. Two important needs exist and dental school outreach programs address both of them. But the question is whether or not such practices are truly ethical? Are poor people any less deserving of good dentistry and oral health than ...

This 5 page paper examines the book in the context of a hypothetical example provided by a student. In a letter addressed to the Commissioner of New York State's Health Department, a student relays how the book may be used to initiate unique public service announcements. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page research paper that examines circadian rhythms and sleep deprivation in regards to the student tradition of "all nighters" in order to cram for tests. The writer argues that research shows this practice to be detrimental to academic performance and explains the scientific facts behind this assessment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing a proposed health promotion targeting management of pediatric asthma in South Florida. Though epidemiologists have not yet been able to reach consensus on a reason for the shift of prevalence of asthma over the past two decades, the fact remains that the incidence of asthma has increased at alarming ...

A 6 page discussion of the importance of therapeutic touch in healing. Contends that acupuncture/acupressure are two of the most commonly employed approaches to therapeutic touch. The author notes that each works by allowing the therapist to interact with the patient's energy field. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the problems that medication errors cause, their risks and which population is most affected. Steps that nurses can take to remedy the problem are suggested. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper presenting a marketing plan for a non-profit venture into Chicago’s inner city to promote birth control among teens. All of the three major ethnic groups will be served, but African-American teens will receive extra attention in that they are the group with the highest rate of teen pregnancies. The ...

This 7 page paper examines the health and environmental benefits of renewable sources of energy versus their fossil fuel counterparts. More specifically, this paper examines the benefits of hydrogen fuel cells, their impact upon the environment, and their future applications. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4 page paper examines different terms that are used to describe the co-occurance of substance related disorders with mental illness. Furthermore, this paper discusses the impact of terms such as "dual diagnosis" that effectively serves to imply a single disorder. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper addresses the issue of dual diagnosis patients and the need that exists for establishing comprehensive treatment programs that address the dualistic nature of their problems. This paper asserts that patients would benefit from the development of such specific services. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 16 page paper examines the increasingly significant problem of medical errors occuring in U.S. hospitals. This paper delves into the causes of these errors, which range from poorly devised systems, to economic issues and more. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 24 page paper that compares the ethical standards of reducing services in the health care industry to reducing services in the information technology industry. An introduction states the comparion may not be as easy as it would appear. Examples are provided to illustrate the point. The essay explains three theories of ethics and with ...

A 4 page paper providing an aggregate assessment tool and rationale for the items contained within it. The aggregate of study consists of those over the age of 65 with cardiac disease living in the Coney Island area of Brooklyn. The theoretical base on which the tool rests is Orem’s self-care model. ...

A paper which looks at the health care system in Saudi Arabia, with reference to two-tier provision, specialist hospitals, rural health promotion and the Red Crescent. Bibliography lists 5 sources

This 16 page paper looks at the different issues surrounding the pressures to control drug prices on persecution drugs. The paper outlines the various influences, such as political, economic, social and moral. The paper then uses a case study of Medicaid to show how states have attempted to cut costs. The paper focuses on Oregon. ...

A paper which looks at two articles on the topic of food marketing to children, one from a professional journal and the other from a popular magazine, with reference to style, content, terminology and intended audience. Bibliography lists 2 sources

An 8 page paper which argues against the use of ritalin for attention disorders in children. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the risks of premarital sex. The author observes that despite these risks, premarital sex is on the rise. To counteract this phenomena we must become more vigilant as parents as from a societal perspective as a whole. Bibliography lists 9 sources.