Epidemiology

In conclusion, climate change impacts greatly on weather and human existence, the patterns of extreme atmospheric activities varies from place to place from region to regions. The impact of climate change on health includes the spread and reemergence of infectious diseases made possible by agents that spread infection like vectors e.g mosquito or pathogens, and disease transmission. The climate change phenomenon may have influenced the development, survival, reproduction, and virulent nature…

Risk Factors Just like dating violence can have negative developmental outcomes, it also causes risk factors to come up. A recent study done by Gressard, Swahn, and Tharp (2015) uses data from high school students in the ninth through twelfth grade from 38 different states. The goal of the study is to determine if gender inequality index is compatible with levels of physical and sexual adolescent dating violence victimization. Gender inequality index is a measurement that is used to determine…

First, we reviewed several literatures and found that asthma is a growing public health problem in the United States. At the time of the study, the disease was estimated to affect 39.5 million people of which 10.5 million are children age less than 18 years old (CDC, 2011). The highest prevalence was among Black Non-Hispanics (10.5%), Hispanics (10.2%), and Whites (7.9%). Other subgroups with high prevalence rates were children ages 0-15 with a prevalence of (9.4%), American Indians/ Alaska…

Introduction This assignment explores several online sources that contain materials on the impact of Legionaries’ Disease to public health and its association with the role of a Public Health Inspector/Environmental Health Officer. Legionaries’ Disease is caused by roughly 35 Legionella bacteria species, with symptoms of severe pneumonia and psychological changes. (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, 2015) With an increase of the elderly population in North America and the use…

Lysette Anthony, an English actress and model, once said, “Mental illness leaves a huge legacy, not just for the person suffering it but for those around them” (Brainy Quote Organization, 2016, p. 1). While there are multiple rising health issues in the United States, such as the increasing use of electronic cigarettes, mounting prescription drug overdoses, lack of adequate oral health availability, and an increasing number of people with diabetes, mental health has been a major growing topic…

Imagine sitting in class experiencing the constant fear of him. Being afraid to look up at the door or window because he might be there. Constantly tugging at clothing to prevent the finger marks and bruises from being seen by other classmates. Receiving text after text demanding to talk after class has finished, wondering ‘What is he going to do to me this time?’ These are just a few instances that a college student experiencing dating violence may have to deal with throughout the day, all the…

This paper examines the relationship between pet owners and the physical/mental health of an individual and compares it to past relevant literature. 10 participants were selected using a convenient sample in a psychology class at Northern Virginia Community College. The 10 individuals completed an 8 question survey that asked questions about owning a pet(s) and the state of their mental and physical health. The findings showed a positive relationship between interactions with a pet and levels…

Capital cities in Latin America during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries used the “modern model” for public space as representative of public consciousness. This “modern model” based on Paris, a European city that achieved civilization in the broadest sense. In some cities in Latin America, such as Buenos Aires, this meant the implementation and emphasis of Parisian style architecture, monumental buildings, parks and promenade that created public consciousness of high culture…

A disease outbreak is the occurrence of cases of a disease in excess of what would normally be expected in a defined community or geographical area. The Ebola virus was first discovered in 1976 during the outbreaks in Sudan. Since then there have been an additional ten outbreaks of the virus worldwide. As of 2014, The West African Ebola outbreak was the largest and deadliest recorded in history, killing over 11,000 people. The Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) is responsible for the global…

Health and Wellness Angela McCarty Lee College In the past, people have seen health and wellness as the absence of disease, however, what people don’t realize is the consequences of not taking care of your body. Many decide to choose an unhealthy path of bad habits such as eating corrupt foods, drinking toxic beverages, and ignoring advice given by their health care professionals. To prevent an unhealthy lifestyle, individuals need to avoid bad habits that damage their body and…