Public health law

Department of Health and Human Services: National Vaccine Program Office established the Standards for Pediatric Immunization Practices. The Standards for Pediatric Immunization Practices consists of a preamble and eighteen standards all of which are important for implementation…

Introduction Tobacco use among teenagers and young adults in South Dakota is one of the most important public health issues in the state. The rates of both smoking and smokeless tobacco, known as “chew” or “spit,” in this age group are higher in South Dakota than in the nation. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2012), conducted a report noting that 30.3% of young adults in South Dakota smoke, as compared to the national rate of 21.3%. South Dakota also ranks 43 out of 44…

mandate vaccinations and sacrifice liberty and choice for public health? Most people agree that vaccinations should be mandated throughout our daily lives for instance, "the most striking finding from a review of the past decade of pro-vaccination efforts is that nothing has been proven to be more than marginally effective. These well-meaning studies and initiatives have remained too far removed from the issues at the core of this public health crisis, and as a result, have produced little…

In this article “Childhood Obesity: Is it Abuse?” by Abigail Darwin it begins by addressing childhood obesity rates and how they are rapidly increasing across the states, forcing courts and child welfare system to deal with the major issue of childhood neglect. States have to try to help all kids with obesity so it doesn’t become a harmful factor of their growth, but they also have to figure out if taking the child out of a family environment is a good idea. Today’s research shows almost 66% of…

The article titled “Do changes in traditional coronary heart disease risk factors over time explain the association between socio-economic status and coronary heart disease?” was written by Peter Franks, Paul C Winters, Daniel J Tancredi and Kevin A Fiscella to examine whether changes in Coronary heart disease risk factor overtime explain the association between status and coronary heart disease due to its relevant risk assessment in clinical decision making. It is unknown whether changes in…

The Ethics of Taxing Unvaccinated Persons In January of 2015, over 100 people in the US contracted measles due to an outbreak in California at Disneyland. This outbreak was spread in part by people who had refused to accept vaccinations for themselves or their children. A proposed solution to curb the number of unvaccinated children and adults is to implement a tax on those who refuse vaccinations. By creating a tax on those who refuse to accept vaccinations, a tangible disincentive is created…

The use of the social model of health, may benefit those diagnosed with COPD, as the emphasis is on injury rather than disease (Tubach, 2013, p2). Since older adults experience higher risks of chronic disease, including COPD (Healthy People, 2017), it is essential for them to actively…

Although generally regarded as one of the greatest advancements in medical history, vaccines today find themselves at the middle of a passionate debate. It has become standard for infants and children to receive vaccines intermittently throughout their adolescent lives to prevent the spread of certain diseases such as polio, chickenpox, and the flu. Despite these benefits, though, some parents have become suspicious, claiming that vaccines caused their children to “regress” and become autistic.…

Childhood immunizations remain one of the most effective health measures in the United States today. From eliminating polio to significantly decreasing the number of outbreaks of major infectious diseases, it is absolutely vital to continue the immunization process for each and every child to protect against and prevent the spread of infectious disease. Those who are most at risk with childhood immunizations vary by socioeconomic level and the caregiver’s knowledge. Children with families of…

Exploratory Essay Assignment: Vaccinations For years, there have been conflicting views on the importance of childhood vaccinations versus the possible harm that they may cause. Both of these views are supported by caring and concerned parents or family members, who only want what is best for their children. Some parents choose to vaccinate their children because of the possibility that their child could contract a disease that could be prevented, while others choose not to vaccinate their…