Monthly Archives: May 2015
Final presentations schedule
The final presentation week is here! Please read carefully – following the instructions will help make this a successful event. Presenters, please arrive a few minutes prior to class start, so 3:20-3:25pm, on the day of your presentation in order … Continue reading
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A Healthier New York City
In my previous post on issues in public health in New York City I discussed the prevalence of obesity in New York City. 34% of New Yorkers are considered overweight and 22% are considered obese. Obesity and overweight are the … Continue reading
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New York City Public Health Problems and Solutions
New York City faces may health issues that cause preventable illness and premature death among New Yorkers. These include the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections and recognizing and treating Depression. Addressing these health issues is made even … Continue reading
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Public Health Problems
Public health efforts play a vital role in disease prevention, prolonging life and promoting health in the developed and developing world. Particularly in New York City, public health has recently been a hot topic in areas such as public health … Continue reading
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Public Health
Public policy on health issues is always something that will touch each and every one of us directly. Here in New York City the population is stuffed into a dense metropolis causing normal health problems to be magnified and others … Continue reading
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Public Health Problems + Solution
Many people believe that, with the large numbers of homes left uninhabited in New York, homelessness should be an easy problem to solve. However, aside from the obvious economic issues, this does not take into account the effects of mental … Continue reading
Public Heath Problems and Solutions
In today’s society, personal health is one of the most important aspects that one needs to consider. Without proper health, people will be unable to perform certain actions and eventually lead to quicker deaths. With poor health, there are less … Continue reading
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Public Health Problems and Solutions
When discussing health problems in New York City, it is easy to target unhealthy products such as fast food and tobacco because consumption of these goods is proven to be detrimental to a person’s health. However, the same can be … Continue reading
Health Problems and Solutions
As a receptionist in a doctor’s office, I’ve seen various problems regarding health and healthcare. Especially, I saw a drastic rise in cost of healthcare plans and decrease in number of patients as well as doctors. Also, there is a … Continue reading
Topic IV: Public Health Problems and Solutions
In a city with many people like New York City, public health is an important matter that widely affects both the present and future generations of citizens. Given the country’s current stance on healthcare, New York City faces many issues … Continue reading
