Essays and Research Papers on Public Health Issues

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as what and who it protects. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8-page paper discusses a plan to boost patient security and privacy at the fictitious St. John's hospital. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper alerts the administrators of the fictional ABC Walk-In For Health Clinic Corporation of the introduction of new computer software that will facilitate the tracking of activities surrounding the vaccine for the human papilloma virus so that national policy regarding the vaccine can be influenced. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the higher prevalence of SAD in Nordic countries and the research which has sought to explain the higher incidence level. The hypotheses of latitude and genetic inheritance are considered in the context general research as well as research focusing on the Nordic countries. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 4 page paper dispels the belief that the vaccine for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) causes this devastating condition. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page research paper that argues that abstinence-only sex education programs are not responsible for the recent decline in teenage pregnancy and that teens should receive information on contraception and STDs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

3 pages in length. More than one million people suffer heart attacks in the United States every year (Anonymous, 2009). While risk factors of smoking, poor dietary choices, lack of exercise and diabetes significantly increase the potential for individuals to succumb to coronary heart disease, people continue to ignore their role in keeping ...

This 14 page paper looks at different aspects of managing a major terrorist disaster from the perspective of the emergency medical staff. The paper starts by looking at the EMS role as part of the Incident Command System, the major safety considerations, consideration for setting up the command post, the types of explosives that may ...

10 pages in length. The transmission and control of diabetes is a well-maintained objective in the twenty-first century; prior to understanding the inherent relationship between lifestyle and disease, keeping diabetes in check was both difficult and dangerous where secondary complications were concerned. While the prevalence of cardiovascular disease, vision problems and foot issues ...

This 14 page paper looks at the National Health Services in the UK and considers the way it may be assessed, looking at issues such as affordability, quality, access and accountability that are found within the NHS. The bibliography cites 14 sources.

A 4 page paper which reviews the book And The Band Played On by Randy Shilts. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page research paper that discusses the consequences of an aging population on American social systems and healthcare, particularly in regards to entitlement programs under the federal government, such as the Older Americans Act. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses what HIPAA is and its impact on health care providers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 15 page research paper that offers an extensive overview of smoking, which addresses both national statistics and those of Texas. The writer particularly focuses on the community of Lubbock, Texas and its need to have more effective antismoking intervention for teens. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

This 5-page paper focuses on the costs of obesity in the United States in general and Louisiana specifically. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper considers the organization Autism Speaks. The author emphasizes the importance of creating a DAP for that organization. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of how regulatory agencies, including the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the American College of Medical Quality, and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) have influenced health outcomes in the hospital setting. Bibliography lists 4 sources

This 4 page paper explores CAM in its many applications. The five major domains are identified and specific examples of how massage can be used in a complimentary, alternative, and integrative approach in treating migraine headaches. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page research paper evaluates the lay-out appeal; content and quality; reading level: etc. on an informational health pamphlet that advises consumers about body art. and how to acquire it safely. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper sums up how the media can impact the way we perceive our bodies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses obesity in childhood, how it has grown, its ramifications, and ways to prevent it, among other factors. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of a plan for the treatment of an individual with emotional problems. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6-page paper provides an analysis for the above article, discussing the research methods used and the conclusions to which the authors came. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper describes the ABC-X Model developed in the 1950s. Each variable of the model is discussed and its relation to family health is emphasized. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper analyzes a research study done on obesity and disordered eating. Bibliography lists 1 source. The writer analyzes a research study done on obesity and eating disorders. There is one source listed in the bibliography of this six page paper.