can come in many different forms and used by health insurers‚ the government‚ and individuals to save money. "Rationing health care in any form implies reduced access to care and potential decreases in the acceptable quality of services offered" (Stanhope & Lancaster‚ 2104‚ p. 133). The public health system and nurses can help guarantee care when care may not be available to someone. Two forms of health care rationing is the Affordable Care Act and doctors choosing not to accept Medicaid or Medicare
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Epidemiology Paper NUR/408 July 23‚ 2012 Abstract Epidemiology is viewed as the fundamental science of public health and is key in endorsing optimal health in the community as a whole (Stanhope & Lancaster‚ 2008). Epidemiologic study and practice continues to reform public health and endeavors to prevent disease in communities across the world. This paper will address through descriptive epidemiology‚ the rising disease of obesity and will focus on the teen and adolescent population of the United
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Descriptive epidemiology aims to describe the who‚ what‚ where‚ when‚ why‚ and how of diseases‚ while analytical epidemiology focuses on why are some affected more than others are and why did it occur (Stanhope & Lancaster‚ 2012). In studying either of the two‚ there are many different ways to research and different types of studies that could be used to gather the information. In addition‚ there are different components in gathering the information‚ one
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com/experimental+epidemiology Medical News Today. (2004-2012). Retrieved from http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/diabetes/ National Center for Biotechnology Information. (1996). Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK7993/ Stanhope‚ M.‚ & Lancaster‚ J. (2012). Public Health Nursing Population-Centered Health Care in the Community (8th ed.). Retrieved from The University of Phoenix eBook Collection database. Think Quest. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://library.thinkquest
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Community Defined – A community is a social group determined by geographic boundaries and/or common values and interests. It functions within a particular social structure and exhibits and creates norms‚ values and social institutions [WHO‚ 1974‚ p.7] (Stanhope & Lancaster‚ 2008). Community Health – Is the meeting of collective needs by identifying problems and managing behaviors within the community itself and between the community and the larger society. The use of status‚
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are taking place (Stanhope & Lancaster‚ 2008). Nurses need the understanding of disaster plans in their workplace and community and review these plans every 6 months for changes and updates. Planning for future outbreaks of disease is always a good idea‚ as we can never know when a disaster may strike. References: Graber‚ M. (2010). Terrorism Updates. Retrieved from http://www.emedmag.com. Nicolson‚ G. (2001). Bioterrorism. Retrieved from http://www.immed.org. Stanhope‚ M.‚ & Lancaster
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century‚ working behind the scenes for the betterment of society. Nursing professionals have dedicated themselves to protecting and promoting the health of the individuals in their communities and preventing the incidence and progression of disease (Stanhope & Lancaster‚ 2012). Despite concerted efforts by the government‚ the cost of healthcare is rising. Unfortunately‚ the expected increase in the perceived quality of life does not accompany the increase in cost. In an effort to decrease ever rising
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James Submitted to Cheryl Smith RN MSN FNP-BC in partial fulfillment of NR452 Contemporary Topics in Healthcare Regis University December 11‚ 2011 Social Justice According to Stanhope and Lancaster social justice refers to “providing humane care and social supports for the most disadvantage members of society” (Stanhope & Lancaster‚ p. 386‚ 2010). As a nurse in the community we can be advocates for those who are disadvantaged and “facilitate change in public policy to intervene and promote
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Obesity is the accumulation and storage of excessive fat in the body. According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)‚ Obesity is any weight that is bigger than what is typically considered healthy for a given height. (CDC‚ 2009). The imbalance between caloric consumption and expenditure is what causes obesity in children and adults. There are factors that affect obesity. Such factors are biological‚ behavioral‚ and environmental in nature. When more calories than the body is required
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According to Stanhope and Lancaster (2010) the web of causation “…recognizes the complex interrelationships of many factors interacting‚ sometimes in subtle ways‚ to increase (or decrease) the risk of disease” (p. 163). All things that can affect risk of disease are divided into one of three categories‚ agents‚ host‚ or environment. Examples of agents include infectious agents such as bacteria and viruses‚ chemical agents such as heavy metals and pesticides‚ or physical agents such as heat‚ cold
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