Essays on Public Health Issues

Drug abuse amongst teens is a real vexing problem. There’s no doubt that substance abuse and delinquency have a positive correlation. That’s why nearly every city or town has encountered some type of teen drug abuse problem. Self- reports indicate that nearly 50 % of...

Learning D.A.R.E was interesting and fun. Through the D.A.R.E program, we are learning to make good decisions, avoid violence, and most importantly, be drug-free. Therefore, it is so important to stop young people before they start. What I learned in D.A.R.E was not only not...

Introduction In this paper there will be important key topics to talk about. STD’s or sexual transmitted diseases. Millions of people around the world suffer from STD’s. An STD is an infection transmitted by a form of sexual contact that are caused by bacteria, viruses,...

Introduction People in today’s society are very quick to do things, without realizing all the different kinds of consequences their actions bring. Whether it’s buying a car, having a drink, or having an entire meal from McDonald’s. Along with that, people are also very quick...

By nature, mothers feed their newborn by breast milk. In the past, they even had to ask for their neighbors if they did not have enough milk. Later with the development of science, infant formula was invented to do the same job as human milk....

One study shows one-third of U.S children and teens eat fast food every day. Children see on average, 3.5 TV ads per day for fast food, and teens see about 4.7. That is not counting the ads on social media platforms, radio shows, billboards or...

What is anorexia you may be asking. Anorexia is a lack or loss of appetite for food, and it is an emotional disorder characterised by an obsessive desire to lose weight by refusing to eat. It is a major problem faced by many countries worldwide...

Psychological disorders are more commonly diagnosed in today’s society. Years ago, a psychological disorder was easily overlooked. In today’s society, it is easier to tell if someone has a psychological disorder because of all of the research that has been done throughout the past few...

There are many things in life we need for survival. Many of us know Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. The first step in life that we need in order to reach the top of the hierarchy is the psychological needs. This includes food, water, and other...

Within the three years that I have been attending Wilfrid Laurier University, I have noticed that there is a tremendous amount of pressure when it comes to drinking, and with these pressures may come some negative outcomes. With that being said, there are a lot...

The discussion of the drinking age should not be controversial. Having the drinking age set at 21 years old is a no brainer and absolutely crystal clear. Consuming alcohol is a serious matter and should not be taken lightly. “Alcohol causes blurred vision, slurred speech,...

Background The legal age limit for drinking has been a matter of debate over the years that focuses on determining the right age for responsible drinking behavior considering its high addiction rates. All 50 US states now have their Minimum Legal Drinking Age (MLDA) set...

Obesity in children in the US and Canada is on the rise, and never ending because new parents or parents with experience, either way tend to ignore what is happening with their child. A study at UCSF tells us that “A child with one obese...

An epidemic is sweeping through the developed world, threatening millions with disability and death. Is it the dreaded Ebola virus? No, it is obesity. According to The World Health Organization “ ‘Epidemic’ may sound exaggerated, but the facts speak for themselves: 154 million people worldwide...

It is, indeed disheartening that a large proportion of people the world over is becoming obese. This is a serious socio-economic problem, and it is largely attributed to the modern lifestyle. Although, the majority of parents are really careful in a healthy lifestyle in the...

Humans have progressed in life with new inventions and technology. However, a problem that tends to meet many communities is child obesity. Obesity in children is a medical condition that affects children and adolescents as 60% of children in Canada are obese. Parents, school, and...

Obesity is a medical condition where an excess amount of weight or body fat is stored in the an individual’s body and can affect his/her health. The rate of children and adolescents affected by obesity have been constantly increasing and have been proven by a...

Imagine that you are a 19-year-old, girl fresh out of high school with her whole life ahead of her. It’s your first year on your own at your new college. You are looking to meet new people and make new experiences. One night when you...

In today’s environment of the world, the word abortion causes many uprising whether it’s acceptable or unseasonable. Society has changed the interpretation of what abortion in reality takes place of. Abortion is a legitimate therapeutic system to end a pregnancy. It uses professional work of...