The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports, the cause of death to be roughly 720,000 citizens in the United States die from cardiovascular disease each year (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014.) Deaths’ relating to cardiovascular disease have slightly dropped annually since the 1980’s. Coronary artery disease is the most prevalent type of cardiovascular disease in the U.S. and it kills around 400,000 Americans annually (Murphy, Xu, Kochanek, 2013.) Statistics like
Last week as I was driving home from my Biology lab at 5 o’clock, I saw the McDonald’s drive thru was extremely busy. The line wrapped around the building twice, and I found that shocking because the cars were directed to do so. The lines forming lanes on the pavement were painted, meaning the McDonald’s company must be used to it being so busy that they needed to make space. When I examined the line for a little while I thought to myself, “Do these people know that they are eating nothing good for
1.0 Introduction Five portions a day of fruits and vegetable intake is encouraged due to the crucial role of fruits and vegetables in preventing diseases. Vaccinium genus (family Ericaceae), as known as good source of polyphenols, have been investigated health promoting properties for decades. The nutrients in Vaccinium berries include water, protein, fat, fiber, carbohydrate, sugars, vitamin C, folate, vitamin A, vitamin K, and minerals(1). Polyphenols are the potential bioactive compounds(BAC)
Gender gap is slowly closing. Females read and write better than males, although males perform better in math and science. 2000 Concensus There is an inverse and generally linear relationship for rates of all-cause mortality, total CVD, and CHD incidence and mortality and for the
Introduction: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is a disease that occurs when insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas are damaged or are being destroyed (Mahan, Escott-Stump & Raymond, 2012). The gradual destruction of the beta cells of the pancreas usually leads to complete insulin deficiency, which ultimately manifests itself in the following symptoms at clinical onset: “high blood glucose (hyperglycemia), frequent urination (polyuria), excessive thirst (polydipsia), and a significant amount of weight
Introduction: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is a disease that occurs when insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas are damaged or are being destroyed (Mahan, Escott-Stump & Raymond, 2012). The gradual destruction of the beta cells of the pancreas usually leads to complete insulin deficiency, which ultimately manifests itself in the following symptoms at clinical onset: “high blood glucose (hyperglycemia), frequent urination (polyuria), excessive thirst (polydipsia), and a significant amount of weight
3 Essays Kim Herndon Walden University February 8, 2015 Dr. Rieder, Ph.D Introduction In this assignment, students were asked to address three essay questions relating to health psychology. Students were expected to support their findings based on research and use peer reviewed articles to support findings. The following essay questions were asked: Essay #1: Interview a smoker to learn firsthand how the smoker started and when, why they continue, whether they have tried to quit and
Report 1. Summary of the client details [pic] Additional Information BMI 29 BF 31% Weight 85kg Peak Flow 400 BMD 2.5 SD Norm (vertebrae, Wrist) TYPE 1 Osteoporosis Smoking (10 per day) decided to stop Sedentary lifestyle Poor diet Low self efficacy Low self esteem 2. Medical conditions
Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD, but commonly referred to as heart failure) is a chronic, progressive cardiac syndrome in which a damaged heart fails to beat efficiently and deliver enough blood to meet the body's needs. Although coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common cause, for example, myocardial infarction, and many of the conditions are intertwined, there are several other causes of heart failure including cardiomyopathies, hypertension and valve disease. Cardiomyopathies can be caused
In this assignment I am going to describe the current patterns of ill health and how they are monitored, I will also compare historical and current features of public health. Through the past century the health of the public has changed dramatically with such issues as polio, measles, rubella and other infectious diseases have almost been eradicated but now such issues are arising being; obesity, alcohol abuse, smoking, an aging demographical , mental health and dental issues. All the issues that