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The baby boomer generation is entering their retirement years living longer and being more active than any previous generation. These older adults are expressing a desire and an expectation that they will remain mobile in their community and enjoy the associated freedoms that come from driving for as much of their lifespan as possible. Regardless of profession, most service providers will be working with older adults in the next several decades. Understanding the public health implication of an…

The Portrayal of Idealized Femininity in Overboard The embodiment of idealized femininity has been a common trope throughout many works of literature throughout the ages. The idea appears in centuries old works such as Ovid’s Metamorphoses, in which the form of an idealized woman is sculpted and created. Over time, many other authors have produced works that include the idea of creating the perfect woman, and the idea has transferred to the cinematic world during the current era. One such…

Does the Gerson Institute cure patients by their nutritional cancer therapy? Gerson Therapy is known for it's outstanding results from their patients. It may come as a shock to most people when they hear that cancer has been cured, or other conditions such as multiple sclerosis and kidney disease. In the 1930's, a physician named Max Gerson had severe migraines which led him to search for a cure. His cure for migraines consists of "flooding the body with nutrients from about fifteen to twenty…

Hello my name Carson Lyttle, my candidate number is 4119 and my center number is US818. The question that our group has chosen is what can countries do to decrease crime rates. I will be speaking about the dangers of alcohol and why there needs to be a more focused campaign against alcoholism. There will be a focus on the health effects of alcohol, the deadliness of alcohol, the vehicular crashes alcohol causes, the homicides and sexual assaults alcohol causes, the third parties affected by…

The support or referral that could be offered to Mr. Smith’s family is a patient support group that would not only provide support to the patient but also encourage and advice the family in relation to the patient’s pain management. 8. Outline the pathophysiology of the following conditions ensuring you relate back to Mr. Smith and his clinical presentation. Include within your answer the possible management strategies and rationale for these symptoms: a. Anorexia: The body processes that…

in these implements of health. It seems people are hesitant to claim that there is healthcare discrimination. Some of the leading causes of death include heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, homicide, hypertension, and liver cirrhosis; African Americans have higher death rates than whites in all of these categories. (Williams, D.R. & Mohammed, S.A. J Behav Med (2009) 32: 20. doi:10.1007/s10865-008-9185-0) Medical advances have made it possible for people to live longer and…

specific mortality is: disease of the heart 578/329.6, cerebrovascular disease 132/75.3, cancer all sites 495/282.2, pneumonia and influenza 70/39.9, chronic obstructive lung disease 106/60.4, diabetes 155/88.4, MVA 26/14.8, chronic liver disease and cirrhosis 18, suicide 19, and homicides 6. Reportable diseases 2006-2008 Incidence/Prevalence: HIV infection 12/-, AIDS 8/-, chlamydia 378/215.5, gonorrhea 45/25.7, primary and secondary syphilis: -/-, hepatitis B: -/-, tuberculosis:…

Alcoholism is defined by dictionary references as a chronic disorder characterized by dependence on alcohol, repeated excessive use of alcoholic beverages, the development of withdrawal symptoms on reducing or ceasing intake, morbidity that may include cirrhosis of the liver, and decreased ability to function socially and vocationally. There are four main symptoms of alcoholism that include; Craving or a strong need or urge to drink, Loss of control or not being able to stop drinking once…

Marijuana is a federally illegal drug which is classified right along with heroin. Realistically it is less harmful than multiple legal substances. Also the addictive properties are very low when in contrast to things like alcohol and tobacco. It is crazy to think that marijuana was legal for most of history. Then they put a ban on it just like they did with alcohol except for the fact it never became legal again. Until the United States started to come to their senses and realize that marijuana…

Drinking Age The percent of alcohol consumption in the United States by underage drinkers is 11.4 percent (11 Facts). Underage drinking is common and most people think it is inadequate. Though it has its negatives, alcohol also has many benefits. If one drinks a moderate amount of alcohol, it can lower the risk for cardiovascular disease, decrease the chances for developing Type 2 diabetes, and decrease the chances for the common cold in the cases of non-smokers. Moderate drinkers are…