Health History and Screening Performing a health history and screening on adolescents can prove to be challenging and entertaining at times. This generation is much more reserved towards opening up about their personal information in comparison to the middle and older adult populations. S.G., a single sixteen year old Caucasian female, was the source for this history and screening. She is a full time high school student and athlete from Roswell, New Mexico, and her last medical examination occurred
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I drove take a look at eye health. Eye health is as often as possible neglected and seen as an issue once some individual grasps their eye flourishing is not set up. Our eyes are an essential for our body. Our eyes have key parts: cornea, iris, understudy, inspiration driving joining, retina, and photosensitive tissue. The cornea is wear light passes; it refracts the advancing toward light from our eyes. The iris is the bit of that eye that has shading, it manages the measure of light and the level
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societal issue. The school to prison pipeline is also an issue in the field of social work as well. My case is based from Wilson article, (2014), Turning off the School-to-Prison Pipeline. As a social worker I will encounter many situations regarding adolescents having difficulties staying in school. The alarming factor of the school to prison pipeline is the disparity between racial groups, specifically black students. Wilson article discuss many issues with the school to prison pipeline and solutions
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Reducing Childhood Obesity Obesity is an epidemic increasing at alarming rates across the country. Obesity is one of the most serious health conditions youth is faced with today. Obesity not only has emotional consequences, but also carries with it many life threatening health risks that affect the quality and quantity of life. Across our country approximately one in three children are overweight or obese (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2010). In Iowa alone, approximately 16% of children
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child’s weight is composed of fat. BMI does not measure body fat directly. Rather, it is considered an alternative to measuring body fat directly, which is difficult and can be expensive. HOW IS BMI USED WITH CHILDREN AND TEENS? BMI is used as a screening tool to identify possible weight problems. In children and teens, BMI is used to check for obesity, overweight, healthy weight, or underweight. HOW IS BMI CALCULATED AND INTERPRETED FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS? BMI measures weight in relation to height
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the spread of HIV in the youth population. The members of Team E researched intervention programs and conducted personal interviews to formulate recommendations for a director of a public health department regarding appropriate education programs and prevention interventions which could be implemented by the health department to fight the spread of HIV in youth. Intervention Programs to Educate Youth Several interventions will be included in the education plan for youth age 13-24. The plan will
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9 April 2013 Examining the Health Effects of Tattoos A tattoo is classified as a form of body modification. Tattooing is presently under strict hygiene rules because of the risk of infection. Tattoo artists must wear gloves and it is mandatory that the ink and needles be on single use. There are several forms of hepatitis that can be transmitted among the most severe of infections. According to theory, of all infections, HIV can even be transmitted. By inserting ink into the dermis layer of
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accident, injury, or condition occurring. • As evidenced by other health-related conditions, primary prevention (taking action before a problem arises) can successfully reduce or eliminate intimate partner violence. • Health care professionals are in a ideal position to use their influence and credibility to help prevent IPV o They can advocate for change in clinical practice, as well as for policies and procedures. o Because health care providers see IPV firsthand, they are particularly effective
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Running head: COMMUNITY HEALTH ANALYSIS PART II Community Health Analysis Part II Patricia Thomas Thomas Edison State College Public Health Nursing NUR-443-NU001 Betty Daniels December 6, 2014 Community Health Analysis Part II Gap in Care or Service In Part I of my Community Health Analysis project I identified that the teenage pregnancy rate for the community of Asbury Park was more than twice that of the state, or nationally: Mother’s Age Live Births | Asbury Park2010 | NJ2010
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