http://search.proquest.com/docview/1519298841?accountid=35812 This article discusses the heavy toll that the obesity epidemic is taking on the health of the nation’s children. The immediate risks associated with childhood obesity and the long-term risks that children and adolescents may face along with the chances of becoming obese adults and suffer other health problems as a result is described. Daniels provides details on how obesity affects various important body systems such as the cardiovascular
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2010 PREVENTING EPIDEMICS. PROTECTING PEOPLE. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TRUST FOR AMERICA’S HEALTH IS A NON-PROFIT, NON-PARTISAN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SAVING LIVES AND MAKING DISEASE PREVENTION A NATIONAL PRIORITY. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation focuses on the pressing health and health care issues facing our country. As the nation’s largest philanthropy devoted exclusively to improving the health and health care of all Americans, the Foundation works with a diverse group of organizations and
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substance abuse and that treatment is effective in limiting substance abuse, criminal activity, and improving quality of life outcomes for as many as five years after treatment (Brucker, 2010). Research from the 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows an estimated 22.5 million persons over the age of twelve, 8.9% of the population, twelve years or older, were classified as having a substance abuse problem. Of those, 3.2 million were classified as abusing both alcohol and illicit drugs. 4
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Women’s Health Ethical Issues Research Paper NURS 318P Women’s Health Care A controversial topic that is currently being considered is the application of an early HPV vaccination in younger girls and boys. This sensitive subject has ethical implications and valid points can be argued both for and against the concept. Individuals that are for early vaccination hold that the vaccine prevents transmission of HPV, decreases chances of developing future complications, and is more cost effective
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records individually administered intelligence testing, educational achievement testing, or screening for learning disabilities (only necessary if not completed within the past year a standard pediatric examination or neurodevelopmental screening to rule out any unusual medical conditions that might produce ADHD-like symptoms additional assessment procedures may be recommended, including vision and hearing screening, as well as formal speech and language assessment. The Key Components of a Comprehensive
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because of the fact that the organization provides abortions. I am not here to defend the pro-life or pro-choice argument, instead I am here to defend the plethora of other services that Planned Parenthood provides to 5 million men, women, and adolescents a
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pay. That is a guaranteed. If the child needs treatment it will be provided “(V. Lopez, Adolescent AOD Counselor, September 6, 2012). Valerie Lopez works at McAlister Institute as an Adolescent Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor. The interview method was conducted over the telephone and through e-mails because she is in San Diego, California. It is Valerie’s responsibility to; schedule and conduct screenings and intake. Facilitate groups directly associated with alcohol and chemical dependency
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Health History and Screening of Save this form on your computer as a Microsoft Word document. You can expand or shrink each area as you need to include the relevant data for your client. Student Name | Date: April 20, 2013 | Biographical Data | Patient/Client Initials: MT | Phone No: | Address: | Birth Date: 10/19/1994 | Age:18 | Sex Female | Birthplace: Richmond, VA | Marital Status: Single | Race/Ethnic Origin: African American
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Health History and Screening of an Adolescent or Young Adult Client Save this form on your computer as a Microsoft Word document. You can expand or shrink each area as you need to include the relevant data for your client. Student Name: Leigh Hinson | Date: 10/19/2015 | Biographical Data | Patient/Client Initials: ECN | Phone No: 910-654-1107 | Address: 6893 Princess Ann Rd. Evergreen NC 28438 | Birth Date:7-20-1999 | Age: 16 | Sex:F | Birthplace: Whiteville, NC
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30, 2013 Re: 2013 Priority Objectives for Community Health in New Jersey The purpose of this memo is to introduce priority public health objectives for the state of New Jersey that should be implemented to see a decrease in obesity rates over the next ten years. Major health issues that cause high rates of morbidity and mortality in New Jersey, similar to that of the country, are due to preventable diseases or conditions. A major current health issue is obesity rates in the state. A variety of factors
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