Abstract The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services developed a survey for the assessment of cigarette smoking among adult smokers. The assessment showed that there has been a significant decrease/decline in cigarette smoking amongst adults in the year of 2003. The survey proved that fewer adults are smoking in Los Angeles County than if the rate of smoking had remained the same as in previous years. This paper evaluates the findings in the assessment conducted by Los Angeles County Department
2 diabetes and rates have grown since then (Rodbard, 2008). To help reduce the prevalence of these disorders, the Diabetes and Obesity Program at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has made important contributions to people that live in the Los Angeles County. The Diabetes and Obesity Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles develops, implements, and promotes innovative and effective strategies to combat both adolescent and adult diabetes and obesity (Diabetes and Obesity Program, 2016). Through
2 diabetes and rates have grown since then (Rodbard, 2008). To help reduce the prevalence of these disorders, the Diabetes and Obesity Program at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has made important contributions to people that live in the Los Angeles County. The Diabetes and Obesity Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles develops, implements, and promotes innovative and effective strategies to combat both adolescent and adult diabetes and obesity (Diabetes and Obesity Program, 2016). Through
The Neuman Systems Model Ginger Weber University of South Carolina Upstate Abstract The purpose of this paper is to discuss the impact of the Nueman Systems Model on the world of healthcare through the use of research done in two studies by Giggliotti (2007) and Bourdeanu, & Dee (2013) and the affect the NSM has had on nursing education as shown by Clark in the Neuman Systems
Parks, Playgrounds, and Beaches for the Los Angeles Region, is the essence of the book. Going through the introductory parts made me realize that had this plan, which itself is extraordinary in its latitude and farsightedness, been implemented the congestive mass of concrete that represents Los Angeles in the modern times could have been avoided. To start with, the one element I liked the most about this plan is the parkways. It was important for Los Angeles to have a system of continuous landscaped
Like many others, I grew up believing in the admirable American Dream. Society implemented this idea into my mind by emphasizing its rewards in different manners. Every movie I watched depicted that dream, every song showered me in lyrics with the same concept, and every book I read would mouth feed words after words with the illusion. However, in not one of them would they accurately illustrate the arduous path or the hurting tears or the numerous of sacrifices that would partake in this experience
4-year-degree, unlike the other who only contain a high school diploma or less. Additionally, Westmont is ranked 12th in Los Angeles violent crimes contains 257 violent crimes in the past 6 months (Los
about by pathogens that can infect both animals and humans. Without proper disease control interventions, zoonotic pathogens can cause catastrophic effects on humans, animals, and the ecosystem as a whole. Zoonotic diseases account for nearly 75% of emerging infectious diseases, so it is quite obvious that human and animal health are inextricably linked (Economics and One Health). The “One Health” approach calls for interdisciplinary collaboration in all aspects of health care for humans, animals
A nursing theory can be defined as the concepts and assumptions used to explain, predict and control the practice of nursing. These theories provide a systematic view of the profession by organizing the relationships between all of the phenomena (i.e. events, people, and actions) that are associated with practice (Current Nursing, 2012). Nursing theories serve multiple purposes within the profession such as indicating the direction in which the practice will advance over time by predicting future
system in the nation. CHMC, is located in the South Park district of downtown Los Angeles. It serves the South Central communities of Los Angeles and other neighboring communities. CHMC a 318-bed not-for-profit hospital is known for its wide range of medical services like obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics and cardiology, oncology, telemetry, sub-acute, and operates the only Level II trauma center in downtown Los Angeles. The CHMC Emergency Room treats over 70,000 patients each year and a gateway