Reflection on Experience Trip following an epidemiological activity by WHO on U.S waterborne diseases In a bid to control and prevent human illnesses subject to causation factors, epidemiologists study diseases at primary level outlining its relationship with population cluster, prevalence, and exposure. In so doing, the knowledge gathered becomes a reference point for control and prevention of health problems. Essentially, this means that epidemiological studies are more of surveys outlining the aetiology of conditions, especially outbreaks associated with environmental factors. Risk factors implied by these studies helps government officials or body of organization in drawing measures to reduce the risk as well as control the prevalence. In my experience, trip, I have been interested in experiencing an epidemiological activity concerned with waterborne diseases. As such, I happened to attend a lecture by world health organization (WHO) that involved an epidemiological activity involving surveillance of the prevalence of waterborne diseases in the United States. In this activity, it was interesting to learn that the major goal of the epidemiological activity was to gather data about causes of waterborne diseases such that…
Family Health Describe the (SDOH) that affects the family health status. What is the impact of these (SDOH) on the family? Discuss why these factors are prevalent for this family. Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) are multiplex conditions that play a vital role in determining the health of a person, a family, and the community. They include nonphysical factors such as socioeconomic, cultural constructs, political, and location-based conditions. SDOH factors affecting individuals today include affordable healthcare, accessible education systems, well-designed neighborhoods, safe environmental conditions, and the availability of healthy foods. Family health assessments conducted in the previous assignment revealed that the family of Mr. Wayne Santos was affected by some very serious SDOH, which in turn affected their family health status. The availability of healthy foods is the most occurring factor, and the family is Asian-American Muslims with poor eating habits. In as much as the family strives to eat healthily, members of the family occasionally opt to go out for chunk food. Due to these poor eating habits, Mr. Wayne Santos himself has developed weight problems, and his mother…
Liposuction Liposuction is a surgical method of suctioning fat deposits from particular body parts such as the hips, abdomen, thighs, back, buttocks, and the upper Arms. It is done using a hollow instrument known as a cannula that is inserted below the skin to disintegrate the fat. The surgeon then uses a high-pressure vacuum to suck out the fat. Liposuction is among the most common cosmetic procedures in the United States, with about 260,000 procedures done every year. Why Liposuction is Performed People undergo liposuction to enhance the contours or shape of their body. It is done to eliminate excess fat from different parts of the body after they have tried exercise and diet without success. Liposuction is not a weight-loss panacea. It is essential to know that this procedure has possible complications and risks, so it is crucial to talk to your doctor before deciding to undergo liposuction. Although liposuction is considered one of the most effective and safest cosmetic procedures, you can dramatically improve its results by taking proper preparatory steps. Here is what…
The Benefits Of Integrative Manual Therapy Today, we can find so many types of therapies or therapeutic massages that it becomes overwhelming to choose the one to use. You need to get the one that will suit your needs, but with the many options, you may not have it easy. Well, different massage therapies have been designed to take care of different conditions. As you look for a therapy that will suit your needs and health, it is vital that you determine what medical condition you are suffering from. You can as well seek medical opinion before you begin any therapy, just to ensure that you are not putting your body under any pressure or danger. One of the most common therapies being used today is integrative manual therapy. Also, integrative manual therapy has various somatic therapies. This means that the therapy doesn’t only focus on healing the body physically, but also mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The good thing with integrative manual therapy is that it is gentle in nature and makes it ideal for everyone including the elderly and…
How Laser Teeth Whitening Works Many people go for teeth whitening to improve their smile and boost their self-esteem. A report by Arizton found that the whitening industry across the globe is expected to generate revenue of over $6 billion come 2025. In the past, people whitened teeth using hydrogen peroxide solutions. This procedure was either conducted at home or at a dentist’s office. However, this process took time before you could see any real results. As more and more people went for teeth whitening, cosmetic dentists developed laser whitening to speed up the whitening process. Here is a guide on the steps involved in laser teeth whitening. Screening The dentist will examine you to determine whether you have gum recession. If your gums expose your tooth roots, there is a chance your teeth will not bleach evenly. In such cases, you will be better offer with other teeth whitening options. During this stage, the dentist will determine the patient’s oral health and whether they are suited for the procedure. Typically, laser whitening is not recommended for pregnant women and…
A Contrast of Health Care Policy Approaches Applied in both Missouri and Pennsylvania. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Healthcare policies include the development and implementation of laws, rules, and regulations to govern the health care system of a State (Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 2019). The health care system consists of medical practitioners who deliver facilities for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental and physical disorders and injury. A healthcare policy influences not just the costs for care that people have to pay, but also their access to treatment and the standard of care they receive, which impacts their overall health. A key concern is the growing cost of healthcare, which has put an increasing strain on consumer’s disposable income and state budgets. Missouri State changed the Medicaid system from a provider centered model to an individual-centered model, which focused on results. By combining case management, care planning, disease prevention services, and reduction of risk. According to HCA, it led to improvements in outcomes for chronic disease patients such as adherence, service use,…
Importance of Quality Healthcare In healthcare, quality appears to be a relatively important aspect (Bindra). Quality healthcare, in general, is where the services provided to the patient cover all aspects. When the service provided is affordable by all patients and can be easily accessed, the service is considered to be an aspect of quality service providence. Quality healthcare involves involving and engaging the patient in that the patient takes it upon themselves to uptake preventive care of the conditions diagnosed. Quality healthcare is essential as it helps to prevent misdiagnosing a patient. By having the right diagnosis, the doctors can know the exact medical condition of the patient and advise him or her accordingly (Smith). The sickness can, therefore, be treated on time before it causes more damage to the patient. Misdiagnosis of the disease makes the doctor to treat a condition that does not exist, which may cause more damage to the patient or even lead to death. Quality healthcare providence should, therefore, be sort to reduce the patient’s agony and pain. Moreover, quality healthcare services are necessary as it helps…
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POLITICS AND HEALTHCARE Response 1 Politics and healthcare indeed go hand in hand; that is why many of our politicians will invest their speech and manifesto on healthcare (Kinderman, 2019). Every voter always wants to if he or she votes for a particular leader; he will have an impact on the health sector. It is costly to get healthcare services, and if a person is guaranteed that the system will be efficient and cater to his or her needs, then that is the leader to elected. When people have discussions on specific issues that affect them in the health sector, politicians are always involved. It still acts as a sign that they care about the health of their people. In doing so, they make it easier for specific fundamental laws to be passed that are beneficial to the citizens who are unable to afford quality health services at a lower rate. I agree that politics go alongside with health insurance. Many people rely on insurance to cater to their medical expenses. Therefore whenever the topic comes up,…
Health Disparities among African Americans Assessment Health disparities among the African American community remain a crucial factor that exposes them to significant health issues such as increased certain health conditions, higher mortalities, and lower life expectancy. The ten leading health indicators in Healthy People 2020 identify racial health disparities as one of its national health objectives. The Office of Minority Health 2019 shows that African Americans adults approximately sixty percent more likely to suffer from diabetes and be diagnosed by a physician than white adults and links this to racial health. African Americans’ poor lifestyles, coupled with unequal health care access, resource availability, low socioeconomic status and lack of health literacy predisposes them to diabetes, which quickly exacerbates leading to comorbidities. The most appropriate nursing diagnosis of African American community is deficient knowledge of diabetes (its risk factors, pharmacological and non-pharmacological management, prevention, signs and symptoms, impacts and complications) related to unfamiliarity with diabetes and its management as evidenced by a show of concern and development of some avoidable complications. Diabetes may lead to neuropathy resulting in ulcer and amputation,…