Category: Health
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Social Class, Race, and Health
Attitude and behavior significantly shape both physical and mental well-being. These elements, in turn, are influenced considerably by various social circumstances, such as class and race differences. Social class is an umbrella term that is comprised of the education, assets, and employment of a person (Giddens et al., 2019). When an individual has a highly…
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Virtual Reality in Healthcare and Education
Table of Contents Introduction History VR in Education VR in Healthcare Current Trends and Issues Future of VR Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Virtual reality is often perceived as a contemporary phenomenon and a result of the rapid technological development typical for the modern world. However, the beginnings of this phenomenon can be found throughout human…
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Occupational Safety and Health Threat Scenarios
An Unannounced Inspection Scenario By the company rules and regulations, the OSHA inspector should be informed that the general manager whom the company is accountable was not present, therefore not possible the inspection of the premise. At the same time, the inspector should be informed of the present change and renovations taking place within the…
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Feline Mental Health and Separation-Related Problems
Table of Contents Introduction Feline Mental Health Conclusion References Introduction Physical health in cats has been a very commonly reviewed topic. But it also sparks discussions regarding feline mental health. Since mental health research in pets normally focuses on dogs, it is important to review the existing studies related to cats as well. Moreover, the…
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Opioid Epidemic: Health Policy Analysis
Identification of a Health Policy Issue/Concern The ever-growing rapid lifestyle of Americans causes migraines and various pain symptoms, while people with oncologic and chronic diseases also need painkillers. To address pain, people visit doctors who, in turn, prescribe painkillers containing opiates and other addictive drugs. When drugs no longer work, doctors tend to prescribe fentanyl…
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Healthcare Project Management Office’s Responsibilities
Purpose and Responsibilities of PMO According to the Project Management Institute (2013), a project management office (PMO) “is an organizational body or entity assigned with various responsibilities related to the centralized and coordinated management of those projects under its domain” (p. 11). As for Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS), they are non-customized (placed on the “shelf” to be…
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Cannabis Legalization in the U.S.: Population Health Impacts
My first reaction to the article revolves around the use of cannabis and its health effect on its users. While it is claimed that cannabis and its derivatives enhance results for various diseases, they have been shown to have detrimental side effects such as decreased short-term memory, a changed judgment that promotes hazardous conduct, and…
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Health Risks: Smoking and Usage of Substances
Health risks associated with pipes, cigars, cigarettes, vaping/or e-cigarettes for the lifespan of the individual Smoking is generally known as a bad habit, but its new types continue to appear. It affects most organs of the human body, worsening their work – the lungs and oral cavity are especially influenced. Tobacco increases the likelihood of…
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Reproductive Health Care and the LGBTQ Community
Medical services appear to be the aspect that is equally important for all people regardless of their race, nation, and sexual orientation. This way, today, providing qualified care for all the patients and coping with diversity present a pressing concern. This problem also addresses reproductive health care, as people with corresponding hardships or nonstandard sexual…
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Focus on Social Media as a Health Advocacy Tool for Adolescents
Social media has emerged among the most transformational and impactful technologies of the 21st century through its increasingly indispensable influences on decision making, education and access to information, and social interactions. Teenagers represent the most active demographic group across social media platforms with conservative estimates indicating at least 51% of American adolescents aged between thirteen…