Essays and Research Papers on Public Health Issues

9 pages in length. The relationship between nutritional deficiencies and psychological disorders has been well established through scientific research, so it is not surprising to find how poor eating habits lend themselves to criminal activity. The prevalence of junk food and refined sugar in the young American diet has long been the cause ...

A 3 page research paper that responds to questions concerning a case scenario involving a middle aged woman suffering from menopausal symptoms. The writer reviews ethical issues associated with hormone replacement therapy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the problems inherent in poor nutrition. Malnourishment can lead to a number of serious problems that manifest not just in the short term but also in the long term. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses some of the methods used in treating head lice. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the problem of a growing lack of primary care physicians. It provides background, current policies and suggestions for solving the problem. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the condition of obesity in the United States. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper that incorporates and labels aspects of a lesson plan for senior citizens on the relationship between heart disease and smoking. The lesson incorporates small group brainstorming on different topics, large group discussion, questions, and lecture notes that include statistical data. The lesson ends with a quote that affirms the success ...

This 10 page paper examines the phenomenon of substance dependence and addiction in order to discuss whether substance dependence is a psychological or a physiological phenomenon. The discussion includes aspects such as whether addiction, such as alcoholism, is a disease, the role of culture, family, coping mechanisms and the influences on initial addiction and ...

A consideration of the threat sexually transmitted diseases can have to the fetuses of infected mothers. This paper reviews the various ways that the fetus’ contraction of these diseases can be prevented. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines how and why pollution makes a negative impact on unborn children. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines beef hormones and their impact on society. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper analyzes medication errors as to their root cause. Suggestions are made to prevent those errors. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which offers a personal argument against the donating of an egg or sperm. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa discussing the definition, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 9 page paper which examines President Elect Barack Obama’s universal healthcare plan. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page research paper that reports on the global use of tobacco products and its effects on public health. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the threat posed by HIV/AIDS to women living in Washington, D.C. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3-page paper focuses on a fictitious situation in which the manager of a rural medical clinic must decide what services to add/cut in the face of a departmental budget cut. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines how a person could find positive meaning in the reality of a chronic illness. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 10 page consideration of the childhood obesity problem confronting our nation. This paper delineates this problem statistically and suggests ways that it can be combated. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses the health effects of mold in the home. The writer offers an overview of this subject, its possible negative health effects, what science says on this topic and what the homeowner should do. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page paper which argues against euthanasia. The paper argues that the medical community is designed to save lives, not end them. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the beneficial elements therapeutic massage has for both body and mind. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the health care provided for the uninsured in Portland, Oregon, and other related issues. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of hypertension and how diet and other lifestyle changes can play a role in controlling or even preventing it. Bibliography lists 11 sources.