Category: Biology

Diet pills are designed to be used only for approximately 6 months. After that time, the body will generally begin to develop a tolerance for  them. If the body develops a tolerance, the pills will become virtually useless. That is why they should not be considered a long term weight loss solution. Note, by the way, that the title of this article is “A simple weight loss program”, NOT “An EASY weight loss program”.

There is an old saying that says it is worth working for anything worth having. However, in today’s society, it sometimes seems that the emphasis is, if not “something for nothing”, at least “much for a little”. People are looking for pills, potions, fad diets, whatever they think it will take to create a healthy and permanent weight loss so they can live happily ever after.

Write a formal MLA formatted paper reviewing the idea of the frontier contrasting Lewis and Clark with the article provided: Frontiers: Future Trends in Synthetic Biology A Report.  

Contrast Lewis and Clarks purpose with the current frontier research currently being conducted in Synthetic Biology.   Include in your discussion: What is the idea of the frontier similar, is it similar to Lewis and Clarks perspective of nature and the frontier, what is one of the new frontiers discussed in the article, how might it impact nature?

Write a minimum of 5 paragraphs and typed in MLA format.

Philosophy and Ethics in Public Health

Select one of the following questions to answer in this discussion and address all points:

1. Do you agree that the philosophy of social justice is preferable to the philosophy of market justice? 
   • Advocate for a change that you believe will improve public health.
   • Investigate and use properly cited evidence to support your assertions.
   • Include an opposing viewpoint.
2. What is an example of a measure that would improve public health but that might limit some peoples freedom?
   • Identify which population or populations would benefit.
   • Identify which population or populations could potentially be harmed.
   • Investigate and use properly cited evidence to support your assertions.

Visit the Web site for the Office of Minority Health (linked in Resources). Choose a health topic that relates to social determinants and respond to the following: 

• Which topic did you choose and why did you choose it?
• How does your chosen topic related to a social determinant? 

Leading Causes of Death In the United States

Use Healthfinder.gov news items (linked in Resources) to complete the following:

• Identify the three leading causes of death in your state.
• Discuss how each cause of death is connected to a social determinant in the required readings.
• Note if certain populations have higher death rates based on the social determinants.

Which Sectors in Public Health Need More Focus?

Based on your studies thus far, identify a health sector in which increased attention is needed to improve the public health system.

In your post, answer the following questions:

• Why would focus on your chosen sector help improve population health? Cite evidence that supports your argument.
  • For example, increasing public health financing encourages research and development of a larger public health system.
• What are the upsides and downsides to increased focus on the sector you chose?

Core Functions of a Public Health Agency

Complete the following, referring to the links in Resources for help as needed:

Research the epidemiology department of your state health public agency.

• What are the requirements to be an epidemiologist in your state?
• What are the responsibilities of an epidemiologist?
• What is an example of a public health case in your state in which an epidemiologist was involved?
• How was the case resolved?

Definitions of Public Health Practice

Use Chapter 1 in your Introduction to Public Health text to answer the following questions:

• What is the definition of public health? Remember to cite your source.
• How do the three core functions of public healthassessment, policy development, and assurancecompare and contrast to the functions of health care?
• What are the six disciplines of public health? 
  • How are these disciplines used to accomplish the core functions?
• Based on your personal or professional experience, which one of the six disciplines interests you the most? Why?

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Before beginning work on this assignment, please review the expanded grading rubric for specific instructions relating to content and formatting.

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research and read about a health issue in a specific population in specific regions in the United States. Some examples of the topics for your research could be:

• HIV or AIDS in African-Americans in Southern United States.
• Alcoholism in Native Americans in Midwestern United States.
• Diabetes among Navajo people in Southwest United States.
• Obesity among low-income children in Eastern United States.

Address the following:

• The main issues being discussed and the message you wish to deliver to the affected population.
• Population affected.
• Age, gender, race, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, religion, etc. of the target population.
• Segment of the United States population affected along with the percentage.
• Social factors such as culture and religion that may influence the burden of the disease.
• Ethical issues that may be factors in developing and implementing prevention and intervention programs for the disease.
• Various components of the health care system that can assist the community.
• Methods that the health care system should use to assist the community. (For example, state health care systems may revise or develop new policies to address the issue).

To support your work, use your course and textbook readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Submission Details:

• Your assignment should be addressed in an 7- to 10-page document.
• Submit your documents to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.