Public Health Essays

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is a bacterial infection that affects the upper female genital tract, which includes the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. This condition often occurs when sexually transmitted infections are not adequately treated. PID can lead to complications such as scarring of the fallopian tubes, increasing the likelihood of ectopic pregnancy or infertility. […]

Urinary tract infections are a major health concern, impacting millions of individuals annually. They rank as the second most prevalent infection in the body and are more common in women. Roughly 20% of women will experience a UTI at some point in their lives. Although less frequent, UTIs can be severe among men. The objective […]

Hand sanitizers, which are also called hand antiseptics, can be utilized instead of soap and water for washing hands. They are available in different forms like gel, foam, and liquid solutions. The active components present in these sanitizers consist of isopropanol, ethanol, n-propanol, or povidone-iodine. Alcohol rubs frequently contain extra substances including polyacrylic acid to […]

Nursing diagnoses describe problems that can be addressed by nursing measures. Because nurses can’t diagnose a disease or prescribe medication, a nursing diagnosis doesn’t describe a disease or prescribe medications or treatments beyond a nurse’s scope of practice. In the case of a disease like cystic fibrosis, nursing diagnoses center on treating problems caused by […]

Dealing with a new type of flu virus presents challenges for public health authorities and communities. To effectively address this issue, it is important to have current data and information that can be used to make decisions regarding containment measures, the distribution of antiviral medications and vaccines, the mobilization of personnel, as well as communication […]

Often many times people take their five senses for granted. You wouldn’t realize how dependent you are of your sight until you see a vicissitude in it. Imagine waking up, and your vision would be blurry. Many people just assume that they need glasses. However if they are one of the 11 million people in […]

Genetic disorders, which are acquired through genes and family history, have a significant impact on the lives of many individuals worldwide. The World Health Organization has identified over 4,000 genetic disorders, ranging from those that have minimal impact on daily life to those that can profoundly alter and potentially devastate an individual’s life. Among these […]

The care of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a common costly problem in acute care and home care population. Many therapies have been made for the treatment. Despite this, the patient still suffer from pains when urinating and the financial burden. In the locality, Urinary Tract Infection was commonly experienced among teenagers due to lifestyle […]

Paper 2 about Literature Search reveals that nurses use an approach called evidence-based practice to make clinical decisions using the best available evidence. This method combines their clinical skills with the needs of patients. The goal of this approach is to achieve a viable outcome for the patient and improve nursing practices in the health […]

Deep Vein Thrombosis, also called (DVT or blood clots) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein. Thus, that’s where it gets its name from. Part of a clot may break off and travel through the bloodstream to the lungs causing a pulmonary embolism (PE) and possibly, death. Both Deep Vein Thrombosis and […]

Willowbrook State School was an institution for children with mental retardation located in the Willowbrook neighborhood of Staten Island in New York City from the 1930s until 1987. Originally this school was designated to house 4,000 mentally retarded; however by 1965 it had a population of a little over 6,000. This large number of occupants […]

It is generally believed that a longer and happier life stems from living a healthy lifestyle. There are many ways that one can live such a life. Getting an appropriate amount of sleep is important to everyone. Without rest, the human body will not function properly. The immune system weakens and people are more susceptible […]

CMV, also known as Cytomegalovirus, is one of the largest and most common forms of the herpes viruses that infects all ages of people. Most people infected with CMV shown no signs or symptoms, yet can cause diseases in people who have weakened immune systems and even babies infected before birth, which means 1 in […]

Today, Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs), mainly cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes represent a leading threat to human health and development. These four diseases are the world’s biggest killers, causing an estimated 35 million deaths each year – 60% of all deaths globally – with 80% in low- and middle-income countries. These diseases […]

The author will discuss how physical, social and psychological influences impact on the health of the individuals in society, he will also demonstrate evidence of a developing knowledge of the various biological, social and psychological explanatory models of health / ill health and the evidence which underpins them and recognise their relevance of nursing, also […]

The young gentleman I took part in his care had an underlying condition of ulcerative colitis but was admitted as suffering from acute nephritis. This is normally a condition that exhibits itself in the form of inflammation of the kidney’s glomeruli (Milly 2005, pg 234). The patient was admitted exhibiting symptoms like; cola-colored urine, high […]

Jamilieh Knight Sjogren Syndrome Sjogren’s Syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease where the white blood cells attack the moisture producing glands. The disorder may cause dry eye, mouth, skin, nose, and vaginal dryness. Sjogren can also affect the kidney, gastrointestinal system, blood vessels, lungs, liver, pancreas, and the central nervous system. Sjogren’s can occur alongside […]

Bronchiolitis in Infants and Small Children Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Nursing Bronchiolitis in Infants and Small Children Introduction A common illness of the respiratory tract within infants and children under two is bronchiolitis. This illness causes inflammation in the bronchioles. Hospitalization is often required because small children and infants have smaller airways […]

Aug 17 2011 Introduction to Epidemiology Epidemiology is considered the basic science of public health, and with good reason. Epidemiology is: A quantitative basic science built on a working knowledge of probability, statistics, and sound research methodology A method of causal reasoning based on developing and testing hypotheses pertaining to occurrence and prevention of morbidity […]

If you are 50 years old or older and experiencing bone or joint pain, muscle aches, these symptoms may be early signs of arthritis or osteoporosis. These conditions are common issues in maintaining a healthy musculoskeletal system. Remember that you are not alone, and there are steps you can take to help yourself. The most […]

Sometimes careless science publishing can weaken the public’s confidence in science and the government. The Media is enormously powerful and leading and will influence people’s opinions on everything. There are plenty of stories in the media that will change the public’s perception of science or even make them see a new perception. Sometimes these stories […]

Anatomy & Physiology Gerald McGraw January 27, 2012 Addison’s Disease A disorder that takes place when your body produces an insufficient amount of certain hormones that are produced by the adrenal glands is called Addison’s disease. With Addison’s disease, the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol and often times an insufficient amount of aldosterone […]