Public education

Abraham Lincoln once said, “America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.” It is sad to say that this quote is still relevant to this day. America was founded on democracy. Our founding fathers believed that the power should be in the people’s hands; but is the power truly in the people’s hands? In recent times our democracy has changed from its original ideals and intents. These rights are life, liberty, and the…

curriculum. On the other hand, they have obvious differences in student body size, teacher and student relationships, and career preparation. Seniors in High School across our nation face immediate life altering decisions when pursuing a further education. Choosing which path is best for a first time student is ultimately a personal decision, as personality, financial liberty and readiness can influence that path. Despite their differences and similarities, first time college students…

Foundation revealed that 83 percent of all students received their books from school libraries, 38 percent from public libraries and 20 percent from retailers (Scholastic Inc.). The numbers shouldn’t come as a surprise, school libraries tend to be the most convenient way for students to access books. The library is in the school they attend so there isn’t a need to travel out of their way to a public…

Education is a big role of mine as a nurse. Throughout my nursing career I will be required and or encouraged to educate the public about vaccinations. “To ensure a reduction of the incidence in pertussis is to promote universal vaccination” (Rittle, 2010). If we as health care providers do not educate our clients appropriately…

the importance of good health and the dangers of poor nutrition, increase consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, and promote physical activity. These public health approaches will make more healthy options available and accessible to the children in the PSSD and community as a…

of substance abuse. C-The topic of substance abuse is important because substance abuse has a major impact on families and communities. The effect of substance abuse are cumulative significantly contributing to costly social, physical, mental, and public health problems. Some of these problems include child abuse, suicide, homicide, domestic violence, and AIDS. D- An emerging issue of this topic is adolescent abuse of prescription. It is believed two factors have led to the increase in abuse.…

the National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens (2016). Prescription drug abuse among teens has rapidly increased, and has become a public health concern. Teens who are abusing prescription drugs are at higher risk for other abusive problems (Milner, Ham, & Zamboanga, 2014.) With many other issues going on in today’s world, there is need to provide help and education to decrease the incidence of this issue. This paper will explore the epidemiology of this problem, explaining the web of causation,…

that identify when climate-sensitive illnesses emerge or suddenly increase Frumkin ; Climate change: the public health response . American Journal of Public Health. 2008 • Public health education to guide personal responses to heat, food -borne and water-borne illnesses and other climate-related illnesses (Frumkin et al., 2008 ) Frumkin , H . and A . McMichael ( 2008 ). Climate change and public health: thinking, communicating, acting . American Journal of Preventative Medicine , 35 , 403 –410.…

Epidemics have advanced along the side of technology and modern medicine developments. Because of this, it is important to maintain and update public health policies in order to prevent diseases like the West African Ebola Epidemic. The Ebola crisis originated in West Africa and spread through the region destroying communities and killing thousands. The Ebola scare expanded far past the borders in Africa to affect individuals across the world. Though there were not many infections in areas…

Introduction The Public Health Agency identified mental health as a major public health challenge in United State and is a priority for the Government. It is estimated, that every year, one in five America experiences a mental illness. Furthermore, one in three American experience a mental health issue within their lifetime. Positive mental health and well-being is a crucial dimension of overall health, it contributes to our quality of life and to our ability to enjoy life. Good mental health…