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INTRO Rheumatic fever rates in New Zealand continue to rise, a developed country with levels of rheumatic fever similar to third world countries - with approximately 5.3 cases per 100, 000 people – almost five times the rate of meningococcal disease (King, 2015). Rheumatic fever is a complication of strep throat, it is dominantly a disease of economic deprivation, overcrowding and healthcare inequality (Sharpe, 2011). A key symptom associated with rheumatic fever is a sore throat, if left…

Sarbanes-Oxley Act Impact on Businesses When determining to transition from a private company to a public company there are many factors that must be considered. There are decisions that need to be made determining whether enough capital can be raised. The economic impact of the transition in some cases will be the deciding factor in this determination. There are both advantages and disadvantages to either side and companies must factor in all characteristics when making such an integral…

The basic level of health promotion is the individual level. All other levels of promoting community health such as social, organizational, and national are founded on individuals. Thus, influencing the behavior of an individual is the most effective approach to achieve a healthy community. In addition, most health care employees spend much time and effort interacting with individuals, such as education and counseling, hence, they are well positioned to influence individual health behaviors in a…

The individualistic approach in HIV prevention intervention views people as single entities who are unconnected and emphasizes on freedom rights to confidentiality and choice. Within this approach in HIV prevention, medical professionals demonstrate the efficiency and effectiveness of specific tools, such as male circumcision and condoms. This is done on the basis of evidence that vulnerable individuals who are rational ought to take control of their individual lives.1They are, therefore,…

have a passion for asking important questions and developing methods to solve issues. My chosen PhD major, Public Affairs, provided me with an opportunity to fulfil this passion and gain knowledge and expertise in topics related to public administration, management and policy. I also have a passion for finding the best practical and programmatic ways to address day to day needs and make the public sector work more efficiently and effectively. My overall GPA during my PhD is 3.9 on a 4.0 scale.…

amid rumors that their water contains lead, NJ Water Company will hold a public relations campaign to address the issue. Many of the members of the community are concerned about the quality and safety of the water that they use and drink. The company wants to assure the members of the public that the water they cook with, drink and bathe is safe. Speakers and professional from the government and the company will speak to the public about the safety of their water. The attendants will also be…

Being a part of a presidential committee to restructure the Affordable Care Act would not be enough to fix the problem. The Federal government has no Constitutional authority to be involved in health care. People will cite the "general welfare" clause as permission, however, unless there is a specific responsibility spelled out, it is left up to the States and/or to the People. With this being said, there are still many issues with the ACA that I would try to fix, despite my opposition to the…

The public relations (PR) practitioner is an integral part of an organisation. To ensure a company or organisation gets the best out of their target audiences, they have to organise and strategise their operations in a way that obtains the best positive attention. To do so, they use PR. The duty of PR is to safeguard reputation, deal with emergencies, and fabricate a consistent image for the organisation at hand. ‘Public relations’ is a broad title with plenty alternate names, however is…

however the Provincial Ministry of Education has not effectively incorporated restorative justice to play a lead role in its approach to conflict resolution. Through an exploration of the current justice system used by most schools in the Ontario Public School system, and analysis of examples that show restorative justice is successful in learning environments, as well as opportunities for restorative justice to be incorporated into the Ontario School System, it is evident that the Provincial…

with these programs, then superintendents could potentially strive for a better strategy to bring healthier foods into our local schools. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “Schools are identified as a key setting for public health strategies to lower or prevent the prevalence of overweight and obesity” (Story, Nanney, Schwartz, 2009, p. 72). Vending machine snacks that are not beneficial to student’s health, and can be placed in the competitive foods category,…