Essays on Health

Crime incidences by gun users are rampant in the society. As a result family, friends and even the entire American communities have been devastated by such occurrences. For instance, there was a recent incident in a school in Florida, where the attacker managed to shoot children and eventually kill himself....

Evaluation Questions, Indicators, and Data Collection Methods/Sources Logic Model Components in Evaluation Focus Indicator(s) or Evaluation Questions Data Method(s)/Source(s) 1 Online Survey Participants ways of funding in IBHP’s CalMHSA, this was through the information that was obtained from the online surveys. The information was obtained from the online surveys that were conducted. 2 Filtering of...

The cost of healthcare services in the US has been on the rise, and it is expected to go higher soon. The effects of the upsurge in the price of the essential services are felt by the American families (Campbell, 2016, p. 16). The growth in healthcare costs has a...

Introduction Health emergencies can sometimes be very hazardous and fatal. Complications may arise from our usual practices such as talking while taking meals thereby causing a choke. It is imperative to mention that some conditions resulting from such kind of events may lead to death or create a lot of health...

Purpose: Once my audience listens to my speech they will know how they can save lives in a matter of minutes in case of choking. Choking can kill either a child or an adult; therefore my audience will be informed on how they can do Heimlich maneuver to save a...

In the contemporary world Health education offers incredible opportunities for the dissemination of quality information for improvement of behaviors. However, too much information and the lack of accuracy among other challenges can lead to adverse outcomes instead. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015), illustrate that the primary solution towards...

My weight is 140lb, 5 feet 6 inch tall and I am 25 years old. I am not comfortable with this weight because after doing a calculation, the BMI is 26 and as explained in Ideal Body Weight calculators (Dudek " Susan, 2014). I need to shed some weight because...

Substance abuse is one of the most pertinent issues facing most communities. States and nations today. Mainly, tobacco smoking takes the center-stage for its widespread use. Additionally, the effects of tobacco traverse both users and non-users due to exposure to the smoke. As such, approaches to limit the use of...

Drug addiction is the excessive and abnormal dependence on drugs or any other substances which render the user psychologically attached to them (Foshee et al, 349-56). It is a social challenge which does affect not only the addict but also the people around and the society as a whole. Addiction...

Internationally provision of quality health care is a core function of any government. The United Nations through the World Health Organization seeks to provide proper health care and awareness to member nations. WHO organizes programmes that educate and offer cheaper medical attention to the less privileged. Worldwide, the quality of...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of progressive lung diseases that cause the obstruction of airflow in the lungs. Breathing difficulties, wheezing sounds, and coughs are among the symptoms of COPD. Emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and non-reversible asthma are progressive lung diseases under the COPD umbrella. It is rare...

A Community and St Joseph's Healthcare Center A community refers to any group that is living together and sharing something in common. A community may include smaller geographical areas such as a rural area, a church, working mates, among others (Wenger, 2011). In my assignment, I decided to take a photograph...