Essays and Research Papers on Public Health Issues

This 5 page paper provides an overview of articles that address the significance of belief and ritual in the healing process. This paper outlines the elements that impact the healing process, including the placebo effect. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

4 pages in length. The importance of the phenomenon of interest is the manner by which it establishes a path upon which a truer, more accurate appraisal can be acquired from the research process. The extent to which the phenomenon of interest positively impacts healthcare is both grand and far-reaching; that the very ...

A 3 page paper which examines the dangerous realities concerning eating disorders. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper that provides a brief overview of Medicaid. The writer discusses mandatory and operational groups to be covered and reports statistical data that are available. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer composes a memo to outline the benefits of socialized medicine. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

8 pages in length. Technology is a wondrous entity that has opened doors humanity never realized was possible. The extent to which the technological revolution has proven tremendously beneficial to man and his quest to advance his species is both grand and far-reaching; that some aspects of this otherwise advantageous component of man's ...

This 4 page paper asks the question: Should hospitals report data regarding errors, infections, etc. on a regular basis? The writer approaches the question by reporting data regarding the incidence and prevalence of complications, infections and pressure ulcers. The writer identifies states that require hospitals to disclose such information and the proposed legislation regarding these ...

An 8 page paper which examines the benefits of fitness. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines whether insurance companies should require individuals to receive an annual entire body CT scan in order to detect health issues. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 9 page review of the impacts of this fatal disease. The author emphasizes that, while it can affect some groups more frequently than others, all races and all ages are at risk for contracting AIDS. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

10 pages in length. No matter what time of day or night, what type of media or how many grocery store shelves, consumers are constantly barraged with weight loss products, programs, ideas and promises. The extent to which America has a tremendous weight problem is both grand and far-reaching; that the diet industry serves ...

This 30 page paper looks at the problem, causes and treatment of obesity. The paper starts with an introduction, defines what is meant by obesity and discusses the influences on obesity, including genetic, environmental and behavioural influences. The paper discusses the conditions that result from, or that are aggravated by, obesity, including diabetes and coronary ...

A 3 page paper which examines why consistency is important as it relates to the professionalism of the massage therapist. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines many aspects of teenage pregnancy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

4 pages in length. Taking care of one's mouth goes well beyond the perfunctory act of brushing teeth, flossing and using mouthwash; rather, it extends to the overall health and wellbeing of the entire body. When gums begin to decay or recede, the accompanying diseases can readily become systemic and ultimately compromise the ...

This 4 page paper provides both sides of the argument on abortion. It concludes that women should have the right to choose, but is otherwise neutral. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page overview of some of the occupational dangers that are out there. This paper reviews the factors that can cause an explosive environment. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of a comparison between the author of the paper (the student) and Shelley Nixon, a woman with cerebral palsey. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page overview of the contentions made by two authors regarding the potential danger in our current dietary patterns. This paper examines food from the perspective of its change over time and from the perspective of the big business entities that control it. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page discussion of the importance of food nutrition, purchasing, storage and preparation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page review of the importance of adequate nutrition in Auto Immune Efficienc Disorder. This paper details the various physiological processes that can be affected by nutrition. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses the increase in the number of Cesarean deliveries. The essay reports the data, what certain organizations say about the ethics of unnecessary Cesareans and discusses the complications and risks of primary and repeat Cesareans. The writer also comments on what nurses can and cannot do about this issue. ...

This 7 page paper focuses on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) which is a precursor to AIDS. HIV is defined and explored. Treatment and research are also included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

3 pages in length. Fluoride, thought to be the best way to prevent tooth decay, has now come under significant scrutiny for its connection to other health issues including damage to tooth enamel and cancer. Drinking water supplies across the country have had fluorine added their sources for nearly eighty years and toothpaste ...

A 5 page paper which researches firefighter deaths due to heart disease and non-job related conditions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.