Essays on Cavan

Introduction

Obesity is caused by various unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as poor dieting and lack of physical activity, but obesity in children is a social problem because the behaviors of children are influenced by their social settings, including families, schools, and communities. Obesity needs to be prevented because it is associated with both immediate negative effects (e.g. risk factors for cardiovascular disorders, prediabetes, joint disorders, and social stigmatization) and long-term negative health effects (e.g. type 2 diabetes, stroke, cancer, osteoarthritis, heart disease, etc.) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014). Childhood obesity is relevant to the sociology of health and ...

The emergence of the euthanasia practice is a topic that has elicited a sharp debate in the global world. The practice presents itself when physician terminates the life of the patient with the sole reason of reducing suffering. During the mentioned condition, the patient may request the termination of his/her life in order to reduce the suffering. The Catholic, human activists, and other concern authors have raised their strong opinion on the mentioned practice. Catholic Church spoke strongly through Sacred Congregation for the doctrine of faith. The declaration strong implores the Christians and non-Christians to fully distance themselves from the mentioned act. Similarly, ...

It is estimated that 34.9% of adults and 17% of youth in the US are obese (Ogden, Carroll, Kit & Flegal, 2014). Compared to national data, the average obesity rate for Maryland is lower than the national average with the adult obesity rate of 26.7% and the low-income preschool obesity rate of 15.5% (City-data.com, n.d.). Although the average statistics for Maryland indicate a lower prevalence of obesity, the data for Bowie, MD indicates that obesity in that city is still a significant problem with 30.7% of adults and 16.7% of low-income preschool children being obese (City-data.com, n.d.). Therefore, a community-based intervention utilizing tertiary ...

Euthanasia is a word derived from a Greek term eu thanos meaning good health. In medical terms it is defined as an act where a doctor intentionally ends the life of a person by the administration of drugs, at that person’s voluntary and competent request for reasons of compassion. This type of killing usually has mercy as motive thus its other name “mercy killing”. Euthanasia further implies a good death where the killing act should meet the criteria for “goodness” (Cavan, 41). This criteria maybe swift, relatively painless and causes minimal if any psychological suffering such as fear, anguish or deep regret. With ...

Brittani Scott

Obesity refers the condition of an individual who has excess body fat, reflecting serious health risks associated with it (O’Dea & Eriksen, 2010). This health condition is not new to the public. In fact, there are many communities around the world where one would find many obese people getting out of their air-conditioned cars, or sitting on their nice and soft couches in the office, or taking the elevators, or eating large amounts of food in a fast-food restaurant. Besides, it is no wonder why many gyms are established in our cities, and many physical trainers are being called up ...

Introduction

Euthanasia – varying opinions; legal status.

Thesis statement – In short, euthanasia is a controversial issue because despite its more widespread acceptance now more than ever before, it still raises the issue of whether we are ever in a position to decide who lives and who dies.

Conclusion

Euthanasia is a modern-day controversial issue concerned with the ethics of whether it is acceptable or not to voluntarily end the life of a terminally ill or elderly individual in a controlled, medical environment. In essence, it is a measured form of suicide which can provide relief to the individual in question but in many legal states it is still ...