Essays on Health Page 281

Through its demographic and economic effects, the HIV/AIDS pandemic poses a huge challenge to the financial management of national social protection systems. For example, increased mortality owing to HIV/AIDS may reduce the number of contributors to pension schemes. And although the share of contributors reaching retirement age declines, the number of surviving dependents entitled to…

 Gene therapy is one of the promising fields of medicine which helps to treat and prevent incurable diseases. Some genetic diseases do not become manifest until well after birth, in some cases not until adulthood. In this case, gene therapy helps to identify and replace defective genes by healthy ones. Genes are specific sequences of…

It is an incredible account of the religious rights and culture of the Oglala Soiux. The God of the Soiux is Wakan Tanka and they believe that it is a three in one similar to what we would believe to be the God head. They believe that he is in all that is good and…

It is important to me that nursing is identified as an honorable and essential profession. I believe that nursing is a status that reflects the two equally important parts of nursing knowledge: Empirical knowledge and Esthetical knowledge. “It is the artful nurse’s interactions that can bridge the gap introduced by technology and science, thereby creating…

It is crucial to prioritize good health in order to have a healthy lifestyle and fully appreciate the joy of life. Regardless of material possessions, our overall satisfaction is determined by how we live and our well-being. Negative outcomes may arise before we realize our unhealthy behaviors. Whether living an opulent or modest lifestyle, prioritizing…

Although the Elizabethan era was known for its romantic and elaborate poetry that delved into human emotions, there existed a group of daring 17th-century poets who focused on analyzing the abstract aspects of life. John Donne, a prominent figure of Metaphysical Poetry, stands out for his use of plain language to address profound subjects. In…

As part of our classroom nutrition lessons, we were assigned the task of keeping a food log. During the past week, I carefully monitored my consumption of essential nutrients and vitamins, including amino acids and fatty acids, to ensure a comprehensive diet. My objective was to document the main foods I consumed without noting every…

Article 92 is perhaps the most important article in the entire Uniform Code of Military Justice. It lays down the ground law, which is the absolute line that may not be crossed. Everything else in the UCMJ is an explanation of the various forms that disobeying an order can take. Without the support given by…

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that can be found in various foods and is also produced as dietary supplements by chemical companies. It plays a crucial role in treating scurvy and is widely utilized in the cosmetics industry due to its antioxidant properties. However, many individuals, including medical professionals, are unaware of the dual…

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in America. Also, known as heart disease is increasing as you age. You’re at a greater risk if you have a  family medical history of cardiovascular disease at an earlier age. Many things you can do to reduce the chances of getting cardiovascular  disease.  Keep your blood…