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In 2014, the Asian American population accounted for nearly 5.4% of the total United States (U.S) population and is projected to increase to 9.3% by the year 2060.1 Currently, the cities with the largest populations of Asian Americans include the major metropolitan and surrounding areas of Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington D.C. and Honolulu.1 In this report, the Asian American population was defined as individuals who reported their race as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Asian

considerably more than the cost of their maintenance. Demands for democratization, respect for human dignity and American Civil War presented a major turning point in the institution of slavery as farmers turned to lesser labor-intensive production methods such as the use of Eli Whitney 's Cotton Gin. This paper analyzes different ways in which institution of Slavery affected the development of American South between 1800 & 1865, and the lives of people living in the region. In doing so the paper considers

Epidemiology is the study of the relationships between disease and causation in human populations. It utilizes research and scientific methods to identify risk factors and approaches to decrease disease risk and to promote healthy habits. Community health nurses use this science to assess, diagnose, plan, and evaluate health improvement initiatives (Nies & McEwen, 2015-a). Ecosocial epidemiology is a newer, more complex approach as it focuses on the role of social, environmental, political and

Prevalence and Prevention of Type Two Diabetes in the Mexican American Population Undergraduate Research Project Submitted to the Faculty of The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX by Corina Nyssa Zamora Ricardo Garcia In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the BIOL 4400 – Biological Communication Dr. Mirayda Torres-Avila, Ph.D.   DEDICATION   ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS   TABLE OF CONTENT Page INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

represented in a poll. Census: A count of the entire American population, conducted every 10 years. This is significant because it acts as a valuable tool for understanding demographic changes Public opinion poll: Surveys with groups of citizens used to estimate the beliefs of the entire population. This is significant because it is often misleading because some people don’t answer truthfully, and it doesn’t represent the true beliefs of the entire population. Exit poll: A poll conducted at polling stations

African-American women generally have mistrust for therapists or a fear for being stigmatized when being treated for mental illness or AOD disorders. “Unfortunatly, almost 25% or 7.5 million African-Americans have been diagnosed with a mental illness” (Ward, Clark, & Heidrich, 2009, p.1589). The scope of the problem will be discussed in this paper and statistical information will also be provided regarding the African-American population. “Many African-Americans, especially in rural communities

disconnect their self from the detrimental effects of it. In spite of the fact that the majority of the American population appears quite healthy, over 32 million children are currently suffering from a chronic illness. According to njhealth.org, chronic illness is “an illness that may last throughout a person’s life, although the frequency and severity of symptoms can change.” Nearly 43% of American children are currently afflicted with at least 1 of many chronic ailments ranging from diabetes to cancer

Choice of Social Issue The social issue that I will be addressing is the African American population and how they endured being enslaved also detailing the discrimination and segregation parameters that also came along with this atrocity of enslavement. Although this social issue wasn’t one that was addressed in the course, I believe it is an essential matter that has helped shaped America and the individuals who reside here both past and present. This act has shaped the economy, the policies,

Obesity has substantially increased in the American population, affecting both adults and children. According to the Mayo Clinic, the definition of obesity is defined as a condition of increased body weight that is caused by an excessive accumulation of fat. Many factors contribute to weight gain such as the two important ones, poor diet and physical inactivity. As people are exposed to high fat foods and have very low physical activity, it’s so easy for that person to become overweight or obese

Mental Health is a never-ending concern for the American population due to the lack of data. This lack of date fails to give accurate information and better understanding on seeing how suffers of mental health illness is being addressed. Due to the unpredictability of when a mental illness may strike would be the leading factor to fully link how to predict and quickly find corrective resources to better educated, or reach the right people to better manage their mental health. Therefore, many communities