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The Genetic Predisposition of Schizophrenia:
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This 10 page paper asserts that schizophrenia is indeed a genetically predisposed health condition and provides a critical review of the research to support this thesis. This paper takes into account biological factors, environmental factors, societal factors and more. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: GSSchizo.rtf

The Greek Culture in Regards to Health Care:
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This 6 page paper discusses the Greek Culture and how the Greek people tend to feel about health, illness, healing, touch, time, etc. This paper explores the relationships of Greek people and how those qualities impact health care. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: GSGreeks.rtf

The Growing Problem of Obesity Among Our Nation's Children
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A 10 page overview of the problem of child obesity. The author points the finger at television and corporate advertising, both of which serve to lead our children into sedentary lifestyles and poor nutritional habits. The key to this problem, however, is parents. Parents must take a more active role in their children's lives and not be so ready to place them in front of the electronic baby-sitter. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPobesCh.rtf

The Health Care Industry
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This 6 page industry analysis focuses on HMOs and most specifically Oxford. The paper argues that government intervention is not necessary in this industry that many believe begs to be regulated. Table of contents and graph included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA049HMO.rtf

The Health Effects of Shift Work
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8 pages. Examines the health effects of working different shifts as well as the mental effects that changing work and sleep hours can have on the human body. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JGApubh.rtf

The Health Of New Zealanders Is Effected More By Environmental Socioeconomic And Behavioral Factors Than By Provision Of Health Care
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4 pages in length. To support the assertion that health of New Zealanders is effected more by environmental socioeconomic and behavioral factors than by provision of health care, one needs only look as far as historic climate changes in order to understand why this particular global population fights a constant battle with well-being. Socioeconomic factors that include "high population densities, crowded living conditions, poor-quality housing and poor living standards" (Woodward et al, 2001, pp. 1-20) serve to perpetuate unhealthy behavioral aspects, which in turn are exacerbated by the environmental impact of climate changes, a vicious cycle that precludes many New Zealanders from escaping poor health. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCNwZea.rtf

The Healthcare Industry: HMOs and Managed Care
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of the current healthcare environment, and outlines the arguments surrounding the use of managed care scenarios. This paper outlines the central elements related to cost-containment measures in healthcare and also defines why questions of medical ethics come into play in the development of these types of operations. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHHMO2.wps

The High Cost of Obesity in the Workplace
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This 13 pages report is written as a speech for a keynote speaker at an annual meeting of corporate human resource executives, from a variety of companies. The topic is the importance help employees improve their health, which ultimately improves the bottom line of the corporation. The HR people need to understand that healthy employees are better employees and use less of the organization's medical and healthcare benefits. Humor, quotations, statistics, and tips on public speaking are included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWobese.rtf

The High Incidence of HIV/AIDS among women in Sub-Sahara Africa
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This 39 page literature review examines nine articles related to the spread of AIDs in Africa and pays particular attention to gender specific reach. At the same time, the literature is broad and also encompasses a wide array of material that examines things such as socioeconomic status and media campaigns against AIDS. The primary question explored by this literature review is: "Why is there a high incidence of HIV/AIDS among women in sub-Sahara Africa?" The literature does include a variety of articles that cover several topics. Concepts such as condom use, rape, polygamy, stigma and breast-feeding are included in the discussion. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: SA511HIV.rtf

The History of Modern Nursing
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This 5 page report briefly discusses the development and history of modern nursing in the Western world. “Modern” nursing, just as other aspects of modern medicine, began to come into its own in the mid- to late-19th century in the Western world. Between war, scientific advancement, and the onslaught of the Industrial Age, humans were becoming aware of certain physical truths regarding their physical bodies, good health, and what constituted beneficial care and treatment. It has continued to advance along with technology and human knowledge. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWhisnur.rtf