Totalitarianism Totalitarianism is the extreme form of authoritarianism where the federal government in place prohibits opposition parties, exercises excessive regulation over both public and private life, and limits distinct hostility to the state and its claims. Different governments operate differently with an am of achieving their set objectives or to serve the general public without much resistance. In most cases, totalitarianism is exercised in situations where the government has much interference from the opposition, making it not to perform its legal duties. In the 1950s, Mao Zedong of the Communist Party of China governed the People’s Republic of China. Mao exercised totalitarianism in his era to focus on the development of the country. This paper discussed the elements, revolutionary stages, characteristics, and the development of the totalitarianism regime in China under Chairman Mao. Elements of Totalitarianism Mao’s leadership was accountable for most of the political inventiveness that changed China into a better country. Mao made some reforms in the country that included land reforms, distribution of medical services, and collectivization of agriculture. Mao used to lead Chinese people to what…

MILLENIUM DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS Elizabeth Kroll, You have correctly identified the most prevalent diseases in Kenya, which are diarrhea, respiratory conditions, and malaria. Over the past decades, there is reduced neonatal and mortality cases, which is attributed to improved reproductive health and accessibility to maternity and immunization services (Shann and Germer et al. 2014). Most newborn deaths are due to preventable causes of diarrhea caused by poor hygiene and sanitation. Respiratory cases are caused by occupational hazards such as dust, pollen, and inhalation of chemicals. According to the Center for Disease Control, pneumonia remains to be the common cause of death among the under-five population ahead of poor nutrition, diarrhea and malaria, and lack of vaccinations. The government is directing its efforts in preventing infectious diseases through the provision of safe drinking water, ensuring proper waste disposal, adequate and balanced nutrition, and ensuring improved housing. They work closely with the health care personnel at the village and community level, making use of the available resources. They create awareness through health education on causal and preventive factors. References Shann, F., Germer, S.,…

pathophysiologic process, presenting signs, symptoms, and diagnostic abnormalities, and social determinants of health in hypertension             Hypertension is a long run medical disorder whereby the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. In addition, it is the sustainable elevation of blood pressure in systemic arteries which will always result to increased morbidity and mortality in the long run. A patient with hypertension is articulated to have a systolic blood pressure that is beyond 140 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure of more than 90 mmHg. It is the most dominant risk factor for cardiovascular illness and affects almost two-thirds of adults who are at least 60 years. It is anticipated that uncontrolled hypertension is accountable for millions of demise annually per year. The initial understanding of blood pressure can be traced in 1733 when Stephen Wales gauged intra-arterial pressure in a horse. It took nearly a century to develop sphygmomanometric devices that could measure blood pressure noninvasively, and these tools were launched into clinical practice in the late 1800s. Although the government has allocated significant budgets on medications and…

Apple Watch Apple Watch is able to show ones daily movements   such as walking, doing exercising and standing. Apple watch has health apps which have   Research Kit and care kit. The Apple Watch has health oriented features which promotes health of an individual .This gadget has   a sensor that can track the steps and the heart rate of the person wearing it.  This gadget is empowering the doctors and health researchers in transforming how people think about health. IPhone has apps created with Research Kit that produce medical insight and new discoveries at high pace .With introduction of Care Kit which is aimed at promoting personal care.CareKit provides one with a framework that helps one to manage his or her own well being on daily basis. The research Kit is a software having framework of apps that make it easy for the medical researchers collect robust and meat data. Care Kit software is also an application that enables you to better understands and manage ones medical conditions. Apple watch has several apps that promotes health and are of great advantage…

Achieving Self-love The most critical relationship anyone will ever have in their life is that with oneself. Many time people focus on relationships they have with friends and families, not putting into account their selves. One needs to have a good and healthy relationship with themselves. That is why I make it a priority to take care of and love myself (Musholt, 2015). People often have unhealthy behavioural patterns that they acquire from their parents and the environment. These patterns of behaviour have an impact on a person’s perspective of self. Achieving a good relationship with oneself is possible through investing in self-love. Self-love may be challenging for most people but necessary. There are three different ways in which a person can achieve this. Forgiveness is one way in which people can make an excellent personal relationship with themselves. It is common for people to do things they are not proud of, and when this happens, they need to accept their flaws, forgive themselves and accept they are not perfect. In my experience, another essential way to show self-love is by…

Implications of Large Bodies on Healthcare Access Weight stigma, also known as weight bias, is the negative attitudes, stereotypes, or discrimination based on people with big body sizes. These have become common, especially during this time when social media has led to many people, especially women and girls, becoming self-conscious about their bodies and how they look. Being overweight or obese is often associated with being lazy, lacking willpower, low intelligence, and are considered unattractive. Such attitudes have led to the development of stigma against big-bodied individuals. Weight stigma is not only about overt insults, but also embedded in all areas of culture, including workplaces, and healthcare. It is invisible and generally examined bias with the implicit message that thin is better and healthier. Even in the most conscientious settings, when jokes on race or gender were unacceptable and would not be tolerated, making disparaging remarks or comments about a person’s weight or shape is somehow acceptable. Big-bodies individuals are bullied teased, and often excluded, with many people having a belief that such individuals deserve to be treated like that…

Critical Appraisal Research Hypertension is a health condition that requires sustained treatment. The health costs associated with the treatment of hypertension are both direct and indirect. The direct medical costs are the expenses incurred in the purchase of medical products used to prevent or treat an illness. Some of the direct costs include inpatient stays, laboratory tests, prescription medications, physician visits, and home health care. The direct health costs of hypertension are of two types; hypertension treatment costs and expenses of comorbidities linked to hypertension. The indirect costs burden lies mostly on the public, and thus they are higher than the direct costs. Various trend analysis has shown that the inpatient medical costs for people with hypertension are reducing while at the same time, the home-based costs are increasing. This is a reflection of the reduced hospitalization rates; fewer procedures decreased readmissions and the adoption of the Dash diet among patients. The trend also signals the improvements made in the diagnosis of hypertension and its treatment (Kar et al., 2018). The Affordable Care Act has increased hypertension screening by improving…

The Gifts of Imperfection In the book, The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go Of Who You Think You’re Supposed To Be and Embrace Who You Are, Dr. Brene Brown talks about learning to love yourself just the way you are. Nobody is perfect or has everything all figured out 100% of the time. The title of the book itself suggests that imperfections are gifts of human nature and give us our identities. Happiness and contentment come from being able to accept who you are by letting go of the image of who you think you are supposed to be. She writes about how our lives as humans are molded by “struggle with shame and the fear of not being enough” and “the power of embracing imperfection and vulnerability” (Brown, 2010). If you strive for perfection, you will always think you are never good enough. “Perfectionism is self-destructive simply because there’s no such thing as perfect. Perfection is an unattainable goal” (Brown, 2010). Brown stresses that self-love and loving others are important. “If we want to experience love and belonging fully,…

THE AUTHENTIC LEADER- WEEK 2 DISCUSSION Great leaders are defined by thinking abilities and integrative thinking when faced with conflicting options. Integrative thinkers think of possibilities instead of choosing an alternative. Great leaders and integrative thinkers exploit their traits of opposing minds and opposing thumbs in developing the best solutions for challenges experienced in the company (Martin, 2007).  Martin, (2007) stipulated that leaders should avoid leaning towards simplicity and certainty, to prevent disengaging the mind when faced with opposing ideas before it can seek a creative resolution. A leader I am well conversant with is a clinical manager in the medical department. What has made him a successful leader is the application of fourteen principles of management by Henrifayol. This entails division of labor, authority, and responsibility, discipline, unity of direction and command, exercising equity, and Espint De Corps in ensuring the provision of quality services. Besides, he is equipped with managerial skills: Conceptual, human skills, Analytical, Relational, and Technical skills (CHART). He also exercises fairness and equity to all employees and occasionally appraises his workers. He has invested in…

The defense of human rights The defense of human rights has historically been profoundly against the notion of state sovereignty. The concept of sovereignty causes States to struggle in their internal affairs. That very concept seems to be in direct contradiction with the code of universal human rights and the protection of an individual within a state. International human rights commitments are also routinely perceived to be “eroding state sovereignty. “There is a contrasting relationship between human rights and State sovereignty. They can also coexist though competing and contrasting. Human rights and the authority of the state are two different concepts in the philosophies discussed separately. Still, the issue starts in reality as the “good law” of the state communicates human rights. The historical context of a sovereign principle comes from the Westphalian peace agreement, which lasted three centuries before any reform occurred. It is important to be familiar with the form of relationship between them to explore the reconciliation of human rights and state sovereignty. Since the universal declaration on human rights came into being, there have been many…