includes three proposed strategies which the main objectives are: to educate school-age children on 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…
The editorial page of a newspaper, magazine, or another source is a public forum to express one’s view of a newsworthy topic to a diverse audience. An editorial presents the writer’s opinion on a topic to inform or influence the reader regarding the issue, as well as provides evidence to justify their position and suggestions to resolve the issue (Zarza, Tan, Chan, & Ali, 2015). Poorly written editorials should not be published without revisions, because the purpose of the editorial is lost in…
The United States has a health problem: Nearly 70% of American adults are overweight or obese and half of all adults in the US have one or more chronic health conditions. The US invests more of our GDP on healthcare than any other country and is disproportionately ranked 37th by the World Health Organization compared to other national health care systems. How can we solve our problem and improve health in the US? Family practice and primary care physicians are the key to reversing these trends…
The demographic trends are a great market opportunity for the medical device industry. Indeed, in both developed and emerging countries, demographic trends have lead to a growth in the biomedical industry. These include an aging population leading to an increase in life expectancy, a growing population and rising wealth, and finally an increase in chronic diseases. All are favorable factors to the medical device industry, which increase its global market share. The aging population impacts…
Fighting maternal mortality in developing countries like Bolivia can be very challenging. This topic has become a huge focus for numerous programs. Strategies being adapted and programs being developed have targeted the reduction of maternal mortality. There has been a positive improvement throughout these past couple of years in the availability of in-country resources that have been applied to combat this battle. These resources vary from human, material, and financial. To begin, the…
Governor Hogan, I heard about the Purple Line proposal that has been circulating for awhile now. After doing more research, I have concluded that I do not believe that we should build the new light rail because of the impact that it will have on the environment, the businesses in the new area, and the expenses. As you may know, the construction of the new Purple Line will cause damage to Rock Creek Park and the Capital Crescent Trail. The Purple Line would displace the current Capital…
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To successfully work in cohesion with Indigenous Australians, it is essential to have increased ‘knowledge and understanding of the histories, cultures and experiences of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people’, (Aboriginal Education and Training Directorate, 2009, p.13). For example Indigenous cultural education can be accessed through school, TAFE colleges and other department offices. In aiming to succeed working effectively with Indigenous communities, “self-determination and…
suggestions for the Smiths Falls Public Library. The community is a small area surrounded nature and a lovely view of its bodies of water, this includes a waterfall. Smith falls community location is near Queen Street and Brockville Street. With the well-known Rideau River flowing through the town. The smith falls public library is on 81 Beckwith St. N. Smith Falls. Looking at their website there doesn’t appear to have other branches of their library but they do serve the public. Their contact…
Jennifer Osterlof Professor Seligman Special Topics: Human Resources 1st December 2016 Vaccinations in the Health Care Work Force One of the most controversial decisions in the U.S. today is whether not vaccinations can be mandated in the health care work force. Vaccinations should be required in the health care work force to prevent major outbreaks. As the world advances in many aspects, health care is a major one. Over the course of medical history immunizations have been created…