Public Health Issue: Smoking

Public Health Issue Obesity is more than a cosmetic concern for Americans; it is a very serious health concern. It doesn’t just impact the way Americans look, this serious condition can change the course of our lives, and not for the better (American Heart Association, 2005). Childhood obesity is a national epidemic that is affecting our children and adolescents of America at high and alarming rates. It occurs when children are exceeding the normal weight for his or her age and height. Up to one…

Prescription opioid misuse has emerged as a significant public health issue in the United States. Since the late 1990s, nationwide sales of prescription opioids have risen 4-fold, and with this, the rate of admissions for substance use treatment and the rate of death from opioid overdose have grown proportionately.1 A number of policy approaches and initiatives have been developed in an attempt to stem the tide of this epidemic. These include implementing physician training programs about the…

Public Health Problem Identification of a Relevant Public Health Issue Over the last several years, hospitals have been dealing with an increase in the total number of patients. This is because a larger percentage of people are living longer and there is more demand for these services. As greater amounts of the population is reaching the age of 65 and beyond (i.e. the Baby Boomers). This is placing strains on existing facilities to meet the needs of patients. The results are that health care…

1) How is public health financed in your state, province, or country? How does the current budget crisis impact Public Health and Community services in your area? The issue of public health and its subsequent impact on society as a whole is becoming a very contentious issues for government. In the midst of an election year, public health issues such as Medicare, social security, and disease prevention are all becoming more prevalent. In the state of New Jersey, public health is no different in…

Health care is a public health issue that continues to trouble different countries yearly. There is always a debate on whether health care is a human right issue or if it is just a luxury. Every year, it is always heard on the news about how a country is trying to improve their health care system, but there are always roadblocks that hinder the bill from passing. This paper will discuss about the best and worst parts of other countries’ health care systems, previous problems that the U.S health care…

Introduction Public health significance refers the impact that a health hazard or health issue has for a collective group of people. In other words, the unit of analysis is the health of a population not the health of the individuals, per se, who make up that population. When a health hazard or health issue is determined to have public health significance, the determinants of public health become a focus. Widespread recognition for the impact of biosocial variables on health drives an institutional…

Infertility as public Health Problem The consequences of infertility vary dramatically depending on many factors (social, cultural and religious).Unwanted infertility causes decreased levels of well-being, with more severe social, economic, and health consequences extremely common in the developing world. (1) The negative physical, emotional, and psychological health effects may not be easily seen or widely known, however they are widespread. The failure to recognize infertility as an issue with severe…

2015). Even more frightening is the growth rate of this crippling health epidemic; between 1980 and 2014, obesity has doubled for adults and tripled for children (CDC, 2015). The physical consequences of rising obesity rates in our country include an abundance of physical ailments including type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea, arthritis, elevated cholesterol, and even some cancers. Additionally, obesity-related health care costs to our country are estimated at $147 billion annually…

Public Heath Assignment 2 Measuring a public health issue a1667927 1. Describe why this health problem is a public health issue for young Australians. Asthma is a chronic condition affecting the respiratory system and has a considerable impact on both individuals and a population. Everybody is susceptible to asthma, some more than others, depending of a variety of factors including, age, sex, geographical location and income. Asthma is particularly prevalent in younger children and the elderly and…

Smoking Issues Smoking is worldwide problem. It has been proved by many studies to be harmful and deadly. “In the United States alone, more than 440,000 people die annually from the effects of smoking." (The Effects of Smoking). There are several negative effects of smoking on the health and the environment. Health Issues Smoking is a major public health problem. According to the Surgeon General’s report, some of the hazard effects of tobacco smoke are directly related to the more than 7,000 chemicals…