Healthcare as a Scientific Practice
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A 12 page description of health care as a scientific practice. Contends that there is an intimate relationship between modern health care practices and the scientific process. Demonstrates this contention utilizing various examples of the relationship of epidemiology, diagnoses, treatment, and health care recommendations in regard to lifestyle and diet. Emphasizes that from observing and analyzing generalities the health care practitioner is able to discern a specific answer or treatment plan for each condition. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Essay Title: Healthcare as a Scientific Practice

Healthy Children
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A 4 page research paper that discussing challenges to the health of US children. At one time in history, parents and society in general equated a fat child as being a healthy child since famine was a constant threat and illness was an inevitable factor of life prior to modern medicine. Today, however, the scenario has changed. For most America children, insufficient food is not longer a problem and being fat no longer connotes health. Modern medicine recognizes the dangers of obesity to health and this is only one of the challenges facing the goal of keeping America's children healthy. Today, to maintain optimum health, experts agree that children should receive exemplary medical care, which includes vaccinations; exemplary education, which fulfills emotional and intellectual goals; and should be encouraged to maintain physical fitness by eating a healthy diet. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Essay Title: Healthy Children

Healthy Lifestyles for the Elderly: A Matter of Economic and Societal Necessity
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A 5 page paper presenting the contention that older people use health services to a proportionately greater extent than any other population group and that because of this disproportionate use it is a matter of urgency that we seek ways of preventing illness and promoting healthy lifestyles among our older community members. Provides statistics regarding the current status of our health care system and the demographics influencing that status. Provides examples of the impacts of smoking and nutrition on health and uses these as examples of lifestyle changes which could be implemented to improve the healthcare system. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Essay Title: Healthy Lifestyles for the Elderly: A Matter of Economic and Societal Necessity

Heart Disease and Nutrition
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This 5 page report discusses the vital role nutrition plays in the development and the prevention of heart disease. Even a genetic predisposition toward coronary problems may be managed through proper exercise and nutrition. Often, the primary issues are ones of understanding and motivation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Essay Title: Heart Disease and Nutrition

Heart Disease:
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This 5 page paper discusses the symptoms, risk factors, and treatments of heart disease. Furthermore, prevention is detailed in this paper in regards to exercise, diet, tests, etc. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Essay Title: Heart Disease:

Heredity and Disease: Analysis of a Case Study
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This 9 page paper examines a case study provided by a student. Heredity is discussed in general, and most specially for heart disease. Other issues such as obesity, smoking and hypertension are each discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Essay Title: Heredity and Disease: Analysis of a Case Study

High Fructose Corn Syrup and Obesity
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A 3 page paper which examines the link between high fructose corn syrup and obesity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Essay Title: High Fructose Corn Syrup and Obesity