Essays on Health Page 247

Research shows that driving under the influence of alcohol remains associated with up to 40% of traffic fatalities in the US, despite law enforcement efforts to discourage drunk driving (Hadjizacharia et al.,2010 ). When you are drunk you do not realize what choices you have made and you are not aware of how much danger…

As a nurse, I have the privilege of working in a profession that allows me to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every single day. It’s not just a job to me; it’s a calling. Nursing is a challenging and demanding field, but it’s also one of the most rewarding. In this essay, I…

Attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurological disorder that begins in childhood and may continue into adulthood. ADHD is characterized by persistent inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity (Willard & Spackman, 2014). Most individuals diagnosed with ADHD struggle in social participation, formal education participation as well as play exploration (AOTA, 2014). In the case of…

The obesity epidemic in America is rising at an alarming rate. According to theresearchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the years between 2007 to2016, the rates of obesity rose significantly among adults and children (Simon, 2018). Obesity ismedically defined as an individual that have a body mass index (abbreviated BMI) of…

Our bodies are like computers; we are all uniquely designed to perform specific task and just like computers we get viruses and our bodies begin to malfunction. Sometimes computers, just like people, are born with defects and we make the most of it until it stops working. Sickle cell anemia is one of those “defects”…

Abstract The world of physical therapy may seem very complex and intricate, which it is, but in this paper, I am hoping to give some clarification and history regarding a beautiful subject. There are many different reasons as to why people want to become a PT or PTA and my reason will be stated and…

It is my personal opinion that the legal age for drinking should remain 21. While it true that many adolescents have some type of alcoholic beverage before the age of 21, it is only inviting youths to be able to consume alcohol before their young minds are capable of the responsibility of handling the effects…

After beginning Lehman College in the fall of 2011 with the goal of obtaining a degree in nursing, I quickly discovered that the economic realities of a college education were not possible for me at that time. I withdrew from school and worked as a paralegal to pay my bills and help pay down my…

Throughout the years of my life, my parents have instilled strict principles that have shaped me into the person I am today. There are many principles that I have been taught to live by, but three of them have really impacted my decision making as a young adult. First, I believe one should always give…

Background Information Summary My clinical patient that I chose ,MS, a 66-year-old Female with Increased swollen extremities and altered mental status. MS had increased medical problems over the last year despite all the new medical problems, she lived alone , and was still Employed. MS has past medical history of Hypertension and a CVA in…