Essays and Research Papers on Public Health Issues

A 4 page account of a visit to a child care facility. This paper evaluates the facility’s structural and staff resources. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses Aetna's economic challenges in the face of several issues, such as rising healthcare costs and increasing technology. A reality tree is included in the analysis. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page consideration of a client with chronic shoulder pain. The massage therapists asks several questions in order to identify the most effective treatment approach. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page tutorial paper which argues how the use of ssteroids by professional athletes does not teach the youth about good sportsmanship or good behavior. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page article critique that summarizes a study performed by Blank, et al (2007), which deals with the influence of caffeine on nicotine’s effects on nonsmokers. No additional sources cited.

A 10 page consideration of obesity. This paper explores the causes of obesity and presents an evidence-based management plan to address it. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

10 pages in length. The writer discusses the role food plays in the management of diabetes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper investigates and names these web sites. The trend is examined. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page exploration of three specific web sites on the World Wide Web. The professional literature is consulted to verify information presented on those sites Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the nursing shortage, five of its causes, and why the American public and elected officials have to address this issue. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page research paper that discusses the homeless, mental health, interventions and their efficacy. This review of literature focuses on describing and evaluating public health interventions as to their efficacy and orientation. The theoretical criteria used for this evaluation draws on Orem’s self-care deficit nursing theory, which describes how individuals utilize self-care agency in ...

This 10 page paper provides an overview of a program designed to support smoking cessation. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses tobacco regulation and its connection to tobacco addiction. It also considers the way in which the media influences the use of tobacco. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 10-page paper examines the potential implementation of culturally competent care at Holy Redeemer, a clinic that cares for HIV/AIDs patients from a wide variety of demographics. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

20 pages in length. Diabetes may not be a curable disease, but the manner by which it is managed is critical to the patient's overall well being and quality of life. Alternative health care for diabetes management is becoming a vital component of patient wellness through the synergistic aspects of mind and body; ...

A 6 page discussion of the growing problem of childhood obesity. This paper statistically describes the problem and suggests behavioral modification is key to addressing it. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page overview of the problems that can be encountered in regard to the maintenance of joint health. This paper emphasizes the importance of maintaining joint mobility even in the face of injury or disease. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the influential nature of the documentary Super Size Me. No additional sources cited.

3 pages in length. Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital and Oakwood Southshore Medical Center provide a number of services that facilitate preventive, recuperative and restorative health. As a medical center, Oakwood operates in a greater educational capacity when compared to Henry Ford, which as a hospital is focused more upon procedural and surgical aspects. ...

5 pages in length. Normal stages of sleep occur in four incremental steps, with Stage I being the hazy period of transition between sleep and consciousness called presleep or drowsiness and lasts about ten minutes until the beginning of Stage II, which continues approximately fifteen minutes. Stage III brings about a high presence ...

A 3 page overview of the importance of adequate nutrition in child development. This paper emphasizes the importance of breast milk. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper explicates an article about a study done on hospice and non-hospice care. Surprisingly, the survey shows no difference between the two groups with their attitudes toward quality of life. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 7 page paper which examines the banning of sugar in schools. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 15 page book summary that reviews The Future of Primary Care, editors editors Jonathan Showstack, Arlyss A. Rothman and Susan B. Hassmiller have assembled an impressive list of expert contributors who, collectively, offer a comprehensive overview of the current state of primary medical care, its dilemmas and threats from the viewpoints of both clinicians ...

A 3 page research paper/essay that argues in favor of inoculating 11-12 year old girls against HPV. The writer reviews that issues associated with this debate and presents a reasoned argument. Bibliography lists 3 sources.