...The Importance of Good Health ‘Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.’ - World Health Organization Many people do not realize the importance of good health, and even if they do, they may still disregard it. Whether we work at home or in an office, we need good health in order to perform our duties well. When people talk about health, they usually refer to the condition of the body. However, health does not merely mean being free from physical pain or the symptoms of disease. The mind is of crucial consideration in the overall assessment of wellbeing. The necessity of good health is not limited to a particular religion, caste, creed or gender. Most diseases have their origin in mind, or the manomaya kosha. A person can be said to be healthy when his or her body is healthy and the mind is clear and calm. While many people may not have material problems, they may be unhappy or agitated at the psychological level. They may suffer from insomnia due to stress, or feel depressed, irritable and aimless. All these are the result of an unbalanced mind. Unfortunately, most of our attempts to become happy relate only to the body. We strive for materialistic ends, such as lucrative income, status, a big house, an expensive car, jewelry and so on, because we believe these things will make us happy. Seldom do we give attention to our mind and soul, which the time and resources we spend in trying to...
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...Article 47 of the Constitution which reads: “The State shall regard the raising of the level of nutrition and the standard of living of its people and the improvement of public health as among its primary duties and, in particular, the State shall endeavour to bring about prohibition of the consumption except for medical purposes of intoxicating drinks and drugs which are injurious to health”. The basic principle embodied in the Article very clearly denies the statement to some of the learned authors that initially our Constitution was environmentally blind38 and environment as a subject has been left out of the Constitution. Article 47 calls upon the State to perform the basic duty to look after the health of the citizen and also take necessary and effective steps to improve their standard of living and also raise the level of nutrition. Improvement of public health forms the core of environment because due to various environmental hazards it is the health of the general people which...
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...propellant for aerosols; and then realize it's only inert on the ground. Once it's bombarded by UV ray in the upper atmosphere it releases a highly destructive ion that wreaks havoc on the protective ozone layer shielding us from those same deadly UV rays, creating a hole in the layer allowing the radiation through, increasing cancer and other genetic defects. We build rockets capable of going into space and breaking the earth's gravitational pull; and then immediately start to pollute this new environment with spent rockets and boosters along with other miscellaneous particles of debris (Curran and Haw 3). The need for environmental health studies is important to avoid these potential disasters within the population and to reduce unseen health risks and concerns to workers and the environment. Even though we continue to advance in the field of public health, major additions have been implemented which have...
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...Picture 9: Mental Health Mental health has been described as the most pressing public health issue of our time with the mental health of youths becoming an increasingly important issue to address (Abraham, n.d.). A 2013-14 national survey conducted on the mental health and wellbeing of Australian children and adolescents showed that one in seven young Australians aged 4-17 were assessed as having a mental disorder in the past 12 months. Children under 17 are more likely to suffer from ADHD and anxiety disorders (7.4% and 6.9% being affected respectively) and the most debilitating disorder for this age group was found to be major depressive disorder, affecting 2.8%. Schools play a major role in providing education and support regarding mental...
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...The Importance of Nutrients for Optimal Health | July 16 2013 | The importance of nutrients in our daily diets and the effects that can occur from poor dietary intakes. A three day dietary intake study of Patricia Martineau. | SCI/220 Instructor: Amber Carpe | A balance of nutrients is important to maintain optimal health and energy levels. Scientific studies have clarified that taking a nutritional approach, and controlling the intake of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins can decrease health risks associated with one’s dietary intake. A staggering increase in diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and other medical conditions has lead medical professionals to recognize that controlled diets can help restore ideal health and lower the risk of medical conditions associated with poor diet. In my own personal 3 day food intake study, I became aware of the importance of balancing proper proportions, eating frequent meals as opposed to binge eating, and the dietary modifications that are necessary for me obtain optimal health. This study has helped me to understand the importance of balancing nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. Proteins are foods that come from animals and plant sources and contain a good source of zinc, iron and calcium, but many of these foods can contain a high level of saturated fats and cholesterol. Foods rich in protein help regulate body functions including the immune system. Carbohydrates are a good source of fiber and micronutrients...
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...Good health is the most tremendous benediction any person on this planet can get in his life. If not taken care of , improper health can turn out to be the greatest personal enemy anybody faces. But due to everyday circumstances and situations health cannot be controlled, and that's where Health care systems come into play. A health care system or a health system is a framework of people , foundations and resources that deliver health care assistance to meet the health needs of distinctive populations. With the pace at which technology is advancing health care systems are continually looking to be more economical, improve efficiency and throughput,mechanization of manual tasks is an principal component of a strategy for performance enhancement....
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...The Importance of Medications in Mental Health Case Study: The information collected for this paper is drawn from a case study of a 72-year-old white female. After her husband’s passing, she moved into a group home facility so that she could benefit from the services and aid they offered. She was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia more than 2 years ago and has been hospitalized five times in the past 2 years. Three of those hospitalizations have occurred in the past year. She also has a history of not complying with health professionals and she has failed to take her prescription medications as directed. She was brought into the gero-psychiatric unit by the police because of complaints of violent, psychotic behavior towards others (Sotiropoulos, Poetter, and Napholz, RN, Ph.D.). Medical compliance is very important to the health and well-being of a patient. The patient’s quality of life is heavily affected by the medications and education of the medications and their illness. In order to attain the quality of life they deserve the health professionals must try to convince the patient that the best way for them to do so is to follow the directions of the doctor. Gathering Relevant Information For the purpose of this paper, I will assign the name Sally to the patient. Sally was diagnosed as being a paranoid schizophrenic more than 2 years ago. Paranoid schizophrenia is defined as “a chronic mental illness in which a person loses touch with reality (psychosis)” (Mayo...
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...The Importance of Mental Health as a Ministry Leader What is mental health? Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act as we cope with life. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. As a leader in ministry you have a great responsibility. Leadership is primarily influence, and the way that church leaders influence others is by their godly example and how they deal and address issues that may arise in the church. Being accountable for yourself and others can cause much stress and anxiety. What does the bible say as it relates to mental health? The bible gives us several scriptures that deals with our mental health. Although the bible does not use the term mental health, we have numerous scriptures which gives emphasis to our emotional well-being. * The Power of a Positive Attitude a. We start with the obvious merits of simple positive thinking. In Philippians 4:8 the Bible instructs us in proper thinking: " Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable –if anything is excellent or praiseworthy think on these things. Those who consistently apply these positive words will practice positive thinking, a habit that’s crucial to mental health. "A positive outlook is known to improve recovery from surgery and the immune system's ability to fight off disease as to...
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...According to the textbook, cultural health capital is defined as “cultural resources that can facilitate better health care by facilitating better relationships between patients and providers.” In other words, those who have access to better resources in their communities are more likely to receive quality health care. This can lead to a longer life, less chance of medical conditions, and other positive health benefits. However, not all individuals have the same access to cultural health capital and it can vary by ethnicity, class, and gender. Ethnicity plays a crucial role in the doctor-patient relationship and when examining cultural health capital. First, the language barrier can be a large issue when trying to receive health care. If...
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...• Prior to watching this video I have always wondered why every citizen in America isn’t covered by insurance programs like other countries such as Australia. I got to understand that for that system to work in America every individual has to participate which is complicated to enforce here due to private insurances and public programs and this creates a gap where most citizen might not be able to fit in. • Health insurance coverage is very important for an induvial to have due to the growing rates of obesity in the country together with its comorbidity any individual can get sick at any time and if not covered might be left with a large number of medical bills. As much as the earlier statement is true the country falls into a bigger problem...
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...person for the job at the right time. Then there is directing this includes leading the personal, motivating, communicating and coordinating with the correct people all of these go hand in hand with management. (Lombardi & Schermerhorn, 2007) In the current job the need to organize is very important and once that is learned then the job will go by more smoothly. Taking care of others is very important and being organized makes it easier to get the job done without have to back track and redo what was already done. Having a role in management in the health care field is very important, organization is going to make the job work smoothly and also so be able to stay on top of the diversity of what the health care field will be able to do next (Lombardi & Schermerhorn, 2007). Knowing what is going to happen and preparing for what a person knows is just as important as keeping up with the new trends in the health care field. Being able to explain to the staff what is coming next and keeping the employees in the circle of information and communication (Bhatawdekar, 2009). One of the most important...
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...safety and health. In fact, in official terms these things were nobody’s concern. In the U.S.A. injured employees had to litigate to obtain compensation for their injuries. The cost of doing so effectively in prevented employees from going to court. But, under common law, if the employee already knew of the hazards the job entailed or if the injuries were brought about as a result of the negligence of the employee or a co-worker, the employer was not liable to pay compensation for their injuries. From these origins, there has emerged an approach and practice with regard to health, safety and welfare issues....
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...Public health and health literacy is an unfamiliar topic to many Americans and continues to be overlooked and disregarded in the United States Healthcare system. Healthcare professionals and students in the Healthcare field are not specially trained in this area, which makes it hard to construct a system that targets public health and health literacy. Creating a healthcare system that is more focused on preventative measures may help to alleviate costs in the emergency room, leading to better quality of life and directing our system to prevention rather than solely focusing on treatment. Public health initiatives focus on preventative measures such as colonoscopies, mammograms, screenings for diabetes, immunizations etc. Unfortunately, students...
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...All citizens of Canada are granted the right to health care and cannot be denied due to the inability to pay. Since health insurance in Canada is handled by each of the individual territories and provinces, a new citizen to Canada must apply and be accepted for a provincial health card from their residing province or territory (OECD, 2008). This card must be used whenever visiting a health care provider in order to render coverage in that particular province or territory. Select provinces like British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario do require health care premiums for services but if a citizen is unable to pay these premiums, the clinic cannot deny services, under the Canada Health Act (Canada Health Act, 2007). The availability of health care very high in Canada, in fact 91% of Canadians report that they have a regular source of health care...
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...The Importance of Occupational Safety Health Administration Mindy Merceri CS102-Academic skills January 28, 2013 What is OSHA, what is its mission and how does it protect you? OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The Mission of OSHA is “to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance ” (OSHA). This agency administered the OSHA Act of 1970 which comprises of standards or rules for workers and employers and penalties for those who do not follow the established guidelines. This Act sets many standards across a multitude of industries; more importantly there are sets of established designed specifically for the medical field. The guidelines cover standard precautions, personal protective equipment (PPE) and handling contaminated waste to name a few. The standard precautions are “a set of procedures recognized by the CDC to reduce the chance of transmitting infectious microorganisms in any health care setting” (Goucher, 193). The universal rule of these procedures is to assume everybody has some kind of microorganism. There are a multitude of safeguards in place to keep medical employees and patients from coming into contact from blood or other bodily fluids. Some of these precautions include the following: Proper hand washing and use of alcohol based hand rubs. Proper hand washing with soap and water should be used...
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