Essays on Infant Mortality

The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act require that hospitals stabilize and treat patients in the emergency department regardless the patient’s ability to pay or their insurance status. The Act’s main intent was to prevent the dumping of uninsured patients to public hospital without offering any care. According to the Act, a hospital should provide emergency care to a patient and only transfer the patient to another hospital once the patient is stable. In the situation, the friend had a serious medical emergency; therefore, the hospital was supposed to provide emergency services even in the absence of ...

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Description of the program One of the most critical issues that are continuously posing great threats to the well-being of humans in the 21st century remains to be diseases which are untreatable. HIV/AIDS forms the bulk of the deaths that come from such illnesses. As such, there is the need to have in place programs that will effectively address this scourge. In many developing countries particularly the third world countries, there have been challenges that have always been faced in combating the scourge. Puerto Rico is one such country that has been bedeviled with this disease. In particular, San ...

Although the US has recorded hundreds of proposed reforms to its healthcare system, few have been enacted into law. In 2010, however, a landmark reform was enacted with the hope that it would improve access to affordable care. Since its enactment, the Affordable Care Act has seen several changes made to the US healthcare system (United Health Foundation, 2016). Subsequently, the impact of these changes on the state of health in the various states has emerged as an important area of study. In view of this, the current paper compares and contrasts the state of health in the states ...

Introduction

The pharmaceutical industry in South America is projected to increase in value over the next decade. Based on this and other factors, it would be prudent for pharmaceutical companies hoping to diversify in the international market to consider the South American market. This report intends to make a recommendation to the strategic management committee of our company so that any decisions on where to diversify are informed. In this regard, this report will consider Venezuela and Argentina as potential countries for expansion. This report will consider different factors in order to provide a broad analysis. Some of the factors that ...

Community Location

According the population census conducted in 2000, the total population of District 13 is 106, 120. However it has been observed that the population of the region has been on the rise. The people in the district live in different locations. These locations include; the Coney Island the Brighton Beach, Bensonhurst, Gravesend, Bath Beach, Homecrest and the Sea Gate.

The Coney Island is an urban residential neighborhood located in the Southwestern side of Brooklyn in New York City. The Coney Island is around 4 miles long and half a mile wide. The Coney Island creek that ...

A comprehensive understanding of the term theoretical lens is first attained by breaking the subject into two; theory and lens. Prevalently, a theory is a set of words or ideas put forth to elucidate or rather reveal the existence of a phenomenon. In this context, the theory is used to explain cultural perspective in a given subject, child development. Conversely, a lens from a lay’s perspective is a transparent object used to view or magnify the given object, thereby enabling the user, to ascertain a clear understanding of the viewed material. However, from the literature perspective, a lens is an instrument that enables people in a society to ...

Environment is the surrounding natural manifestations, which are an integral part that enhances the life of all living things. It is the platform on which live thrives hence the need for human attention thus leading to environmental studies. This discipline is charged with the responsibility of addressing all issues pertaining to the surrounding natural life. Environmental studies involve a wide view; therefore, this paper gives short answers to questions on various dimensions pertaining to the environment.

- The two major environmental worldviews are the deep ecological and the Western world environmental views. The western world environmental view holds that the ...

Liverpool is one of the most important and popular cities in England. It citizens come from varied and different backgrounds belonging to different nationalities and ethnic groups. The major part population consists of white British. The citizens of Liverpool have traditionally been known for their hospitality and tolerance but the traits have dwindled and decreased over the years. Still, the citizens of the city are considered welcoming and intelligent since a huge chunk of population is literate.

As a city in England, Liverpool enjoys one of the most successful forms of democratic governments in the world. The parliamentary form of government ...

Figure 1: Map of Africa showing the countries selected for this study

Introduction

Population dynamics affects a country’s development and the general contribution of the country or region to the global society. This paper examines the relative population growth of Africa using ten countries from the continent (Libya, Angola, Kenya, Cameroon, Guinea, Mauritania, Botswana, Ghana, Chad and Madagascar) in comparison to five countries from other regions. The U.S.A, Ukraine (former Soviet Union), South Korea (Asia), Qatar (Middle East), Brazil (South America) are the countries selected to compare to the African countries. This paper presents ranking of the fifteen countries above ...

Since the early civilizations, man has desired to establish his dominance to the world and find alternative means to improve living and sustain progress. The struggle to progress had been difficult and marred with conflict and mortalities despite the advent of technology and international politics. However, progress cannot be attained without consequences as several nations are now experiencing cases of extreme poverty and hunger, mortality and inequality even in developed Many proposals have been given by world leaders, especially on the issue of poverty, hunger, and child mortality, but none had been extensive as compared to the United Nations ...

Infant Mortality

Infant Mortality Infant mortality is basically the death of a child that has not attained one year. The population heath and consequently infant mortality of a population in this paper will be the outcomes of a specified group of individuals and the distributions of the results within the group. The groups can be any amalgamation of people including by geographical areas or even ethnicity. Access to healthcare is the single most determiner of infant mortality of a population. To begin, the infants who are delivered in a hospital have lesser chances of developing complications than those delivered elsewhere. In addition, if the ...

Question 2: Guard Dogs & Watch Dogs

Corporate America had grown so powerful and pervasive that it can manipulate the government and its agencies to further its goals. Ideally, the government, which comprises the executive, Congress, and the judiciary, is expected to regulate the economy. While the judiciary has remained largely independent (even though ideological factors still play a role), Congress and the executive have become too deeply entangled with private individuals and firms that policy decision-making is not always driven by public interest. Harvey (2007) argues that the rise of neoliberalism in key countries across the world has seen the reduction of the power of organized ...

Abstract

Conditional cash transfer programs are considered as an effective approach to help countries reduce child mortality and improve maternal health.The purpose of this article was to evaluate the effectiveness of conditional cash transfer in the reduction of child mortality and also examine impact of the program on population health through a case study from Brazil, Bolsa Familia conditional cash transfer program. The article summarizes a significant positive correlation between the program implementation and decline in the infant mortality rate i.e. 9.3 percent decline in infant mortality rate and 24.3 percent decline in the post neonatal mortality rate.The articlefurther highlightsthe importance of ...

1. Poverty is a cause of poor health in a community. “The biggest enemy of health in the developing world is poverty”, these are the words of Former Un secretary general Koffi Annan in his2001 address to the World Health Assembly. Globally, there is a definite relationship between poverty and poor health. Life expectancy in the Least Developed Countries is just 49 years and ten percent of newborn children do not reach their first birthday (Allen, 2006, pg.73). Interestingly, in highly developed countries, the average life span is 77 years and the infant mortality rate is six per 1000 live births. Poverty creates ...

According to World Health Organization, health disparities, refers to, “population-specific differences in the presence of disease, health outcomes, quality of health care and access to health care services that exist across racial and ethnic groups.” The existing health disparities provide insight to the inefficiencies encountered within the health system leading to gratuitous costs. Studies indicate that eliminating the health disparities in minorities may require the allocation of billions of money. The insufficient care to access, poverty, violence, poor quality of care, and individual behaviors are among the factors results to racial, ethnic and social economic disparities. The groups that ...

Introduction

The aspect of healthcare is one of the crucial elements that make or break a nation’s stability. Healthcare systems vary widely from one country to another and many international health organizations have been concerned with determining which countries have done well in taking care of their populace and which ones have done poorly over the years. Comparing and contrasting two countries whose healthcare systems are highly different from one another may help us understand better (1) the advantages of a country with a good healthcare system and policy, (2) the strategies that make a healthcare approach successful, and (3) what the countries ...

Introduction

The provision of an efficient healthcare system is the responsibility of any progressive government. In order to achieve a functional and efficient healthcare system, the government must mobilise the financial and human resources in a strategic manner. An efficient healthcare system promotes equality, access and coverage of its population. The United States of America and Canada are two countries that are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) with two structurally different healthcare systems. There has been an ongoing debate on the suitability of the universal single-payer healthcare system used by most of the OECD members compared to ...

Describing some of the countries as developed countries means that they are certain defined criteria and features, which are considered as symbol of high development. The criteria, which have been set for such classification of such countries, are sometimes considered as contentious and are debated by different authorities and organizations. However some of the most accepted and frequently used parameters or indicators for measuring development, and which are considered as the common characteristics of the developed countries are high rate of economic growth, high income per capita, a low rate of unemployment, population growth rate, infant mortality rate, literacy rate, ...

A critical analysis of the different attitudes of mothers towards the immunization of their children in rural and urban area in Nigeria 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background information and justification for the study Child survival beyond the age of five in Nigeria is a great concern in both academic and professional circles with statistics indicating that only 194 out every 1000 children live beyond the age of five. A United Nations study revealed that the Nigeria ranked 15th among the nations with the highest under five mortality rates. High infant mortality rates in Nigeria are attributed to immunizable ...

Introduction

Somalia is a country located in the Horn of Africa. On the East, it is bordered by the Indian Ocean, Kenya to the South West, Ethiopia to the West, The Red Sea to the North and Djibouti to the North West. For over two decades, the country was experiencing a civil war. During this time, the political systems grinded into a halt and the country degenerated into anarchy. However, a new government has been installed in the country. As such, many government departments were revived. This paper looks at tourism in Somalia. Irrespective of the turbulent past that the country has experienced in ...

Introduction

United States and France are nations with large economies that share several principals in health care. The French health care ranks the best in the world as stated by World Health Organization. Health care is an important aspect in every country. Health care varies from one country to another depending on the policies that the government implements.

Comparison of French Health Care to United States Health Care

Health care and medical practice in United States and France have many differences in terms of efficiency, hospital practices, curative and preventive care. The French hospitals lie in the public sector and most of the practitioners receive salary. The government controls the ...

WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program refers to the policy passed to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to the age of 5 who are at a nutrition risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement their diets, information on healthy eating and referrals to health care (Oliveira et al. 2 ). The policy’s focus is on providing nutritional assistance to pregnant and breastfeeding women who must eat nutritional foods during the critical times of a child’s growth and development, as well as providing infants with supplemental nutritional foods to prevent future developmental or medical problems ...

Report about Spain country

Report about Spain Country

- Capital: Madrid, 40°26′N 3°42′W - Area: 505,992 km2, 195,364 sq mi). - Population: 46, 704,314 (2013) - Population Density: 92/km2, 240/sq mi - Population Growth Rate: 0.73% (2013) - Population Birth Rate: 10.4/1000 (2013) - Infant mortality rate: 3.37/1000 (2013) - Density per sq mi: 231

Economic Indicators.

- GDP (PPP): $1.414 trillion (2013) - Per Capita GDP (PPP): $30,741 (2013) - Distribution of GDP: Agriculture 40-45%, Tourism 5%, manufacturing, mining, and construction 24%, services 71.7% (2011). ...

The United States healthcare system is ranked last among industrialized countries, and it is struggling between equal access and priority access. When there is a gap between socio-economic classes and healthcare access, there will be a decline in the quality of life. “Although economic growth has been the most important driver of human progress in the past and still has a crucial role to play in improving lives in developing countries, we in the developed world must now look elsewhere for further improvements in the real quality of life.” (Wilkinson and Pickett, 2009). Comparing America’s healthcare system with that of other ...

Abstract

Preterm birth is the main cause of infant mortality in the world and in the United States, research shows that African American women are at a higher risk giving preterm birth than women from other races and ethnicities. The purpose of this research is to investigate one of the contributing factors to the observed high preterm birth rates among African American women and this is nutrition. The research aims to find out whether lack of nutrition education contributes to the observed high levels of preterm birth rates among this class of citizens. The research will be conducted on a selected group ...

Several developing economies lack the capacities to take care of the poor population. These countries have inadequate resources to provide for every person in the economy. Such countries are characterized by poor nutrition, high infant mortality rates, high unemployment rates, and poor medical facilities and services among other devastating effects both to children and to women, who form most of the vulnerable population. According to the example that Peter Singer gives about Dora and the poor boy, whom she intend she intends to sell away to organ peddlers, confirming that Dora acted without morals is true because she has ...

The children bureau is an act that was to be established in the department of labor. The publication had the description of what the creation of the children bureau and how it will execute its services and also the resources it requires in its implementation and achievement of its objectives (Government printing office, p. 1). The bureau was meant to investigate and report to the department of labor all matters pertaining to children welfare and life among all the classes of the people of the United States with its focus more on infant mortality, birth rate, orphanage, juvenile courts, ...

U.S. HEALTH CARE SYSTEM COMPARED TO AUSTRALIAN The United States and the Australia follow very contrasting healthcare system. To highlight their best, and to learn from their shortcoming, it useful to compare and contrast the system. It will be useful to compare them according to their: accessibility; cost structure; quality; types and availability of the health care settings and services; healthcare quality and outcomes; and health care personnel. Like the rest of the world, United States has both private and public insurers in their health care system. What makes is unique is the dominant role played by ...

Introduction

We measure population health by comparing the status of health over time. Infant mortality is one of those measurements that serve as a barometer for this comparison and makes understanding the effect of health systems and programs between comparable periods (Reidpath and Allotey). Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is defined as “the number of deaths in children under 1 year of age per 1000 live births in the same year” (Reidpath and Allotey). The IMR reflects the overall health scenario of a country and statistical measures of developed and developing cuontries indicate that a high or very high IMR is experienced in ...

At an individual level, I would be inclined to retain a number of elements of the German health care system. The nation boasts of a very low infant mortality rate and inexpensive health care compared to the United States. For instance, I would seek to retain the universal health care for all citizens to ensure that all are catered for whether poor or rich. More so, I would ensure that I retain the current proportion of citizen’s income as premiums of insurance. Germany currently charges only 8 percent of a worker’s gross income to a non-profit insurance firm known as a sickness ...

The World Health Organization has prioritized the aspect of dealing with social determinants of health as part of their objective in the coming years. They have recognized the social determinants of health as the economic and social conditions that influence the health of people and communities. These conditions are brought about by the amount of money people earn, the power they command and the resources they have. These conditions are also related to factors that consider the kind of jobs people do, the type of food they eat, their early childhood development, the education they obtain, their access to ...

Health Care In Saudi Arabia

Introduction: The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health supervises all public and private healthcare and hospitals. They use a two tier system of primary healthcare centers along with urban and specialized facilities. When the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was established in 1932 one of King Abdulaziz’s first priorities was to initiate a free modern health care system for citizens and Islamic pilgrims. The Saudi government set up facilities across Saudi Arabia and the results were spectacular. Life expectancy climbed, infant mortality dropped and diseases like malaria and smallpox that were once epidemic just about disappeared. The healthcare system has benefitted ...

In a few short months, I will graduate with a degree in pharmacy. With the increasing demand for pharmacists in healthcare, my options are wide and diverse. In approximation, 62% of all pharmacists serve in community pharmacies. This is significant because they aid in reaching out the services to the hard to reach areas. Other settings where pharmacists work are managed care, pharmaceutical industries, armed forces, hospitals and public health. With my innate need to help those in dire need, I reckon that a career in public health settings and more precisely service in the community is more enticing than in any ...

1.0 Introduction Malaria has been one of the most devastating diseases in the last several decades with far reaching health and socioeconomic consequences . According to the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) (2010) report on mortality due to infectious diseases malaria ranks 5th as the cause of global mortality, while it is the 2nd cause of death from infectious disease in Africa after HIV/AIDS. The disease affects up to 10% of the world’s population. . An estimated 40- 50% of the world’s population lives in malaria endemic regions and a child dies every second due to the disease . 90% ...

Introduction

Breastfeeding forms one the most significant practices that contribute to child growth after birth. This has been attributed to the significant advantages it contributes to the development of the immune system of the child. According to the Ulijaszek, Johnstone, and Preece (2000), breastfeeding provides immunological, nutritional, and psychological benefits to the baby. Most of the nutritional demands that the baby needs come from the breast milk. In the current society, breastfeeding has been reduced to be tactless act when mothers are seen to breastfeed their children in public. Some individuals view breastfeeding as an embarrassing act. Contrary to ...

“Student’s Name”

“Institution Affiliation” The National Center for Health statistics established the birth rate for teenagers aged 15-19 to be at 31.3 births per 1,000 teens as at 2011 (Phila.gov, 2011). This number has reduced arguably as compared to the previous year where rate of birth among teenagers was quite high. For example, in 1991, birth rate among teenagers was at 61.8 per 1,000 teenagers and this number has continued to reduce because of various programs initiated to curb rampant teen pregnancy. The preterm birth dropped to 11.7 percent while the rate for low birth weight babies considerably ...

Introduction

Tremendous change is being witnessed in the relationships between patients, physicians, and managed care facilities with the advent of managed care. Patient-physician relationships are changing, which were once based on the following Cs: - Choosing the physician by the patient; - Providing competence; - Communication between patient and physician; - Compassion; - Continuity of care and; - Absence of conflict of care on the part of the provider (Emanuel & Dobler).

There are three stages involved in strategic management. They are the strategic thinking, strategic planning, and the managing of strategic momentum. There are a ...

Article Review: Human Population, Carrying Capacity, and Resource Use

It is easy to forget that human beings are animals and that they must follow the same ecological and biological rules as the rest of the animal kingdom. Humanity has the biggest ecological footprint-- the amount of land that it would take to provide all the resources for a population and take care of its waste-- of any animal in the animal kingdom. Calculating the carrying capacity of the world for humanity is difficult, but research suggests that the ecological footprint of humanity is growing to the point where the earth may not be able to support the type of ...

Introduction

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is one of the United State agency mandated with the responsibility of coordinating and offering disaster relief services to the local and federal governments. The organization works under the department of home security and it is assigned the role of offering disaster management services and responding to emergencies that superseded local government resources. In most cases, FEMA need to respond to disasters that overwhelm state resources and disasters that directly affects federal government property. An excellent example of a disaster that targeted federal property is 11 September 2001 terrorism attack that destroyed Twin Towers ...

Introduction

The history of health care in the United States can be traced from back in 1920s. The health care system has evolved over the decades from basic medical discoveries to most cutting-edge and complex system. These discoveries have contributed to expansion and improvement of health care. For instance, the invention of adhesive bandage in 1923 while the first cancer hospital was opened in New York City in 1921. During this period, vitamin D was commercially synthesized and manufactured for consumption in US. In 1929, the first air ambulance was launched. In 1931, the first antiacid was in supply ...

Native Americans, like any other group, and particularly minority groups, face their own special challenges in American society. These challenges can affect them in many ways, including health care practices. One aspect directly related to these challenges is, unsurprisingly, poverty. Native American Indians are among the poorest groups in the United States, although there can be great disparity between tribes. Overall, the poverty rate among Native Americans is 25.8%, compared to 12.4% of the general population (the Minority Rights Group International). Carrie Billy, CEO of the American Indian Higher Education Association, points out that seven of the ten ...

The Office of the Chief Nursing Officer (OCNO) has established that caseload midwifery is the most appropriate and effective type of midwifery in the nursing circles of Australia. Caseload midwifery, which entails the mother to-be knowing all the details about the midwife giving her personalized attention, has been described as the only type that gives the patient or the client the chance to have a professional accountable for any complication that may develop in the process of giving birth (Dietsch et al, 2008). Arguably, infant mortality is among the most notable threats to the human race. The rate of infant ...

The link between poverty and overpopulation has caused numerous debates for many years. Arguments have emerged that poverty facilitates population growth. Poor communities have little access to quality education; therefore, they lack the exposure to family planning practices. Overpopulation has been attributed to poverty with the argument that high population growth increases competition for the limited job opportunities and overexploitation of resources. This can be explained further by the neo-Malthusian theory-the available resources on the earth become scarce when the population growth is not controlled. The growth of food production is slightly slower than the growth of population. Population ...

Abstract

New advances in medical science and technology have decreased the global burden of disease. However, low-income countries lack the necessary resources to provide for the healthcare needs of all their people. E-health systems have the potential to help low-income countries tap into the richer healthcare resources of more affluent countries, by providing cost-effective tools that can link them to global data management banks, clinical decision support organizations, and care-at-a-distance programs. However, to be effective, these resources must be used with care. The first step in prioritizing healthcare resources is to estimate the burden of disease. High-income countries have reliable ...

Introduction

The recent studies have shown that infant mortality has increased in the horn of Africa. The horn of Africa especially the refugees camps have one of the utmost infant mortality rates in Africa. Approximately almost 800 children die every year. The causes for these flabbergasting figures of mortality rate are many (Unicef, 2005). One of the main causes of these deaths is the failure to immunize infants against disease. There is, therefore, a need to come up with immunization programs that will work in hardy to reduce infant mortality in this region.

The purpose of the report and recommendation

The following report and recommendation are directed to ...

New advances in medical science and technology have decreased the global burden of disease. However, low-income countries lack the necessary resources to provide for the healthcare needs of all their people. E-health systems have the potential to help low-income countries tap into the richer healthcare resources of more affluent countries, by providing cost-effective tools that can link them to global data management banks, clinical decision support organizations, and care-at-a-distance programs. However, to be effective, these resources must be used with care. The first step in prioritizing healthcare resources is to estimate the burden of disease. High-income countries have reliable ...

The first step in prioritizing healthcare resources is to estimate the burden of disease. High-income countries have reliable systems to assess the causes of death in the population; however, mid- and low-income countries do not have such systems in place, and mortality rates from a specific disease have to be extrapolated from incomplete data. Several studies have approached the problem of estimating the burden of disease by using a variety of methods to determine which diseases are responsible for the most deaths, which countries are carrying the highest burden of disease and death, and which populations are at the highest risk ...

Document 1: Estimating the Global Public Health Implications of Electricity and Coal Consumption

In a background of increasing health risks associated with greenhouse gases emissions, suggesting the need for new and efficient, low-carbon energy policies, this paper published in Environmental Health Perspectives in June 2011, examined the relationship between electricity use & coal consumption and the effects on health.

Using data obtained from a total of 41 countries, the authors attempted to determine the effects on life expectancy and infant mortality of electricity and coal consumption in those countries. The results obtained indicated that increased coal consumption was associated with increases in infant mortality and reductions in life expectancy, whereas increased electricity consumption did ...

Introduction

In ancient Rome, only the men who were regarded to be of higher status in the society got the best education and health care. Aristocratic women were also entitled to the special treatment that men got. However, this class of women made a very small percentage of the entire women population. Women from all levels however, had a major responsibility of bearing a child regardless of their social position or economic status. In ancient Rome, childbirth was a perilous experience for the women and their unborn children since there was a high rate of infant mortality. Maternal mortality was also very high in ancient ...

Abstract

In the past four decades, rapid urbanization and industrialization trends have been experienced globally. This consequently has resulted into changes in the socioeconomic, political, physical, health amongst many other sphere of human life. This implies that in the recent past, there have been massive shifts in the health systems. These changes have had both positive and negative impacts. For instance the infant mortality rate has significantly reduced; if the 1978 trends persisted then trends would have been at 16.7million deaths annually by the year 2006. Though this is not the case; in 2006, the infant mortality rates stood at ...

Ethical issue: practicing defiant/ignorant promotional exercises of infant baby formula at the expense of breastfeeding in third world countries.

Context: Profitability vs. social concern Facts A baby should be breastfed exclusively during the first six weeks of its life. Breast milk contains nourishing and immunity-giving components Third world countries face low literacy levels, poverty and sanitation which affect safe administration of infant baby formula in babies by young mothers.

If action is taken to compel Nestle to act ethically:

The company will cease providing misleading information The company will improve the quality of its products to avoid blame on any issues relating to consumption of its products

Mothers will follow advice from nutritionists and breastfeed babies instead of promotional adverts thereby reducing infant mortality rates

The company’s profits will dwindle initially Adoption of factual promotional practices will regain people’ ...

Abstract

Multilateral organizations, such the International Monetary Fund, play a major role in our society, working in the areas of technical and financial assistance through structural adjustments in developing countries, as well as funding and sector-specific policy guidance. This domain has an inherent dynamism, and must be understood by analyzing the historical trajectory of these organizations and understanding that their actions are guided by the ideology that sustains the society we live in, which is rooted in the capitalist mode of production. This led me to ask the simple question: to what extant has the IMF been a force for good in ...

Health Care in African American Community in USA

Introduction

African Americans comprise a very diverse population. They are the second largest minority ethnic group in the United States. The origin of the African American health care system dates back to the era of slavery when racism and medical theories about African Americans were eminent therefore creating suspicion with regards to the medical system. White medical practitioners then claimed that African Americans had anatomical and physiological features such as thick skin that was heat and sun resistant as well as tolerant to pain, making them ideal for slavery or as specimens for medical research (Carteret, 2011). These perceptions ...

Personal Perspective on Healthcare

United States of America is far ahead in almost all the fields of development. But if we talk about health care system the country lacks when compared with other developed countries. There are a number of health challenges that country is facing like high heath service cost and high uninsured population. 1. Health care system in America is not as per the image of nation. World Health Organization ranked America 37th in health performance and 72nd in health level. America’s health care services are considered one of most costly health services in the world. Country stood 42nd in ...

The European Union Membership of the Czech Republic The Czech Republic, or formerly known as Czechoslovakia, has been known not only for its rich culture and history but also to its accession to the European Union in 2004. In the latest country profile written for the country by the United States Department of State (2011), the country can be as small as South Carolina, if not smaller, with 78,864 sq. The country has four cities with Prague comprising 1.2 million in population, Brno with 367,000, Ostrava with 310,000 and Plzen with 163,000. The country’ ...

Introduction

In the period of the last five decades, the United States has documented a major reduction in the rate of infant mortality. Previously in 2003 the mortality rate has been 26 deaths in every one thousands birth. By the year 2007, the death rate was approximated at six deaths in every 1000 births (Gannaro, Shults & Garry, 2008). Various programs have since then been initiated with a major aim of reducing the rate of infant mortality. However, there is still some disparity when it comes to the mainstream population representatives in comparison to the minority populations especially in the case of ...

Introduction – pros and cons of US health care system

“The American health care system has both good and bad points and provides both excellent care for those who can afford it and denies medical attention to those on the poverty line.”

The US health care system is private, requiring its patients to hold medical insurance or to be able to pay their medical bills on an individual basis. Unlike in other nations, such as the United Kingdom, where the National Health Service is free and paid for by taxes and government funding. In short, the US health care system is massive and consists of a number of bodies that ...

Reaction

Infant mortality is one of the greatest worldwide problems. In a report prepared for CNN, Jeff Green (2006) states that “An estimated 2 million babies die within their first 24 hours each year worldwide and the United States has the second worst newborn mortality rate in the developed world.” Available statistical data is more than frightening. In terms of this paper we would like to focus our attention on risk factors and specific dangers that newborn babies face during their first year of life. In addition, we will discuss low-weigh birth babies and dangers they will have to face during ...

Introduction:

Losing a loved one is a very painful experience especially when someone is lost through maternal means. As far as culture diversity is concerned, many communities around the world have different expectations when it comes to maternal mortality on whether to lose the baby or the mom. In most communities, they opt for the child to die and the mom to survive while in others, they prefer the baby to survive and lose the mom even though such believers are very minimal around the world. Maternal mortalities of both the mothers and the infants are increasing at a very high level around ...