Essays on Public Health Issues

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Teenage Drug Abuse in The United States

2 pages / 1000 words

Introduction Teenage drug abuse is a deeply concerning issue that continues to cast a shadow over the lives of young Americans and their communities. As we grapple with this persistent challenge, it is essential to conduct an in-depth examination of the intricate and multifaceted effects...

Drug Addiction Substance Abuse Teenagers

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Prescription Drug Abuse Among Teenagers

4 pages / 1676 words

Introduction Drug abuse has always been a really important issue but in a recent trend prescription drug has effected a lot of young people. In the journal by Grace Dammann and Esta Soler “Prescription Drug Abuse: A San Francisco Study” it is stated that “Prescription”...

Drug Addiction Substance Abuse Teenagers

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STDS: The Hidden Silent Killer

5 pages / 2182 words

In recent times, knowledge and research about sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s have become ubiquitous in society, especially in developed countries who have resources like the United States. Sex is a natural, biological process, and because of this, the idea that practicing something so natural and...

Sexual Health Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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The Problem of STDs Among Teenagers

2 pages / 874 words

As teenagers start to form romantic relationships, the feeling of invincibility may arise. Having an emotional attachment to a significant other can lead to rational decisions. One of the decisions involving sexual intercourse. For instance, many teens believe that condoms fully protect them from sexually...

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Teenagers

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Substance Abuse in The USA and South America

4 pages / 1817 words

Addiction is an everlasting battle. Most people have either been an addict or had a family member, friend, or loved one battle the cycle with addiction. There are a few things that I am going to discuss around the topic of substance abuse, such as,...

Drug Addiction Drugs Substance Abuse

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Analysis of Substance Abuse Through Biological, Psychological and Sociological Perspectives

1 page / 563 words

Introduction Substance abuse is a tough issue that affects the population. The effects of substance abuse are felt by the whole family, but to know how to reduce drug use we must first find out why people use drugs. The three major categories of perspective...

Drug Addiction Drugs Substance Abuse

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The Urgent Need for a Vaccine Against Zika Virus

1 page / 588 words

Since the rapid rise and spread of the Zika virus, search for a vaccine has ensued. While the virus causes mild symptoms in most, its association with severe birth defects in pregnant women, notably abnormal fetal brain development and microcephaly, to Guillain-Barré syndrome in adults...

Vaccination Viruses Zika Virus

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The Theme of Drug and Alcohol Abuse in Books and Films

4 pages / 1929 words

Introduction The allure of escaping reality often propels individuals towards the perilous path of drug and alcohol addiction. This essay endeavors to scrutinize the pervasive theme of substance abuse, as depicted in various literary and cinematic works. Among these, “The Dirt: Confessions of the World’s...

Alcohol Abuse Drug Addiction

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The Depiction of Drugs in Films and Its Effects on People

1 page / 1330 words

Since drugs have been shown in films, people have had strong opinions about if this is okay to do. In 1987 President Ronald Reagan once said “the film industry should be part of the solution, not part of the problem”. The Depiction of drugs in...

Drug Addiction Film Study

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Bulimia Nervosa: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

2 pages / 763 words

Eating too much can seriously affect the human body, and one should try to avoid binge eating as much as possible. Bulimia nervosa, the disease of eating to much, is a very serious, and very curable disease. This disease is curable, but it takes a...

Bulimia Eating Disorders

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Prevention Strategies of Malaria Controlling

2 pages / 1105 words

First world countries would benefit from devoting so many resources to controlling the disease by developing a vaccine, which can help lower the chances of malaria re-emerging in the form of Plasmodium vivax. These practices will help limit not only infections of malaria, but also...

Malaria

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Overview of Protozoan Parasite – a Cause of Malaria

1 page / 475 words

Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by the Protozoan parasite. People affected with malaria often experience fever, chills, and flu-like illness. If left untreated, the person will develop severe complications and die. Each year 350-500 million cases of malaria occur worldwide, and over one million...

Malaria

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Socio-cultural Context of Drug Addiction and Ways to Deal with It

2 pages / 1347 words

Among many other problems, modern society today is faced with the problem of ‘Drug Abuse’. Drug abuse is a misuse of, or over indulgence in drugs resulting in physical or psychological harm to the individual involved in it. The World Health Organization defines drug addiction...

Drug Addiction Drugs

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Weight of The Nation Film Assignment

1 page / 646 words

My assumptions before seeing this film regarding the factors which contribute to obesity were due to improper diet, certain types of medication, disease such as heart and diabetes, lack of physical activity and genetics. Made-to-order essay as fast as you need it Each essay is...

Film Analysis Obesity

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Government’s Initiatives to Solve Open Defecation Problem in India

2 pages / 812 words

In an attempt to deal with India’s open defecation problem, the National Democratic Alliance government (read, Narendra Modi) has incentivised double-pit pour-flush toilets through the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM). Its cost-effectiveness and less hazardous sludge management system in comparison to the conventionally used septic tanks...

Hygiene India

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Sport as a Public Health Issue

2 pages / 1081 words

Public health is concerned with public safety and its aim is to protect the health of the population. “Promoting healthy lifestyle, researching disease and injury prevention” is public health’ responsibility. Department of public health recommends elimination of any negative influences that may have harmful consequences....

Health Promotion

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The Importance of Risk Communication Plans During Zika Virus Outbreak

2 pages / 1646 words

Introduction Risk communication is the sharing of ideas and knowledge between two parties about the nature, purpose and control of the risk. Risk communication in public health means the involvement of audience and responding to the question and concern as well as providing the important...

Epidemiology Infectious Disease Zika Virus

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Analysis of The Techniques to Detect The Presence of Infectious Diseases

5 pages / 2414 words

Introduction Infectious diseases are the major cause of mortality in recent years. The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that about 13 million deaths worldwide are attributed to infectious diseases. The majority of these deaths are related to the people living in third world countries....

Epidemiology Infectious Disease

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Food Contamination and The Need for Additional Regulation of Food Hygiene

1 page / 514 words

Nowadays, globalization helps to easily trade goods all around the world. Moreover, global cooperation helps consumers to easily buy domestic and foreign foods, so food should be checked carefully before reaching end-users. Two of the main benefits of food safety are pressure on the Canadian...

Hygiene