Reference no: EM132670410
Public Health Care Problems
The leading public health care problems in the U.S. are:
Mental disorders
Consumption of alcohol, nicotine, OTC drugs, and prescription drugs
The count for people suffering from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year is on the rise. This figure translates to approximately 57.7 million people currently (National Institute of Mental Disorder, 2008).
In relation to problems regarding drugs, consumption of alcohol is considered as the leading problem. In addition, the consumption of Nicotine, OTC drugs, and prescription drugs are other prominent issues (McKenzie, Pinger, & Kotecki, 2008).
Based on these statements, create a report in a Microsoft Word document, discussing the following:
Is the diagnosis of mental illnesses still viewed with a negative attitude as was done several years ago? Why or why not?
Are the local and national health care providers adequately responding to the needs of people suffering from mental disorders?
Should the local health care communities be held responsible for mandating specific care and treatment for the affected population? Why or why not?
What are the two major types of abused drugs and the age groups most likely to use them? Why is drug usage prevalent among these populations?
What roles should the state governments' or private health agencies or organizations play in order to prevent and control drug abuse?
|
What is Lisa realized and recognized gain or loss
: Lisa sells business property with an adjusted basis of $130,000 to her son, Alfred, for its fair market value of $100,000. What is Lisa realized gain
|
|
Regarding healthy home environments
: Knowing the particularities of your locale, specify three additional questions that you should address regarding healthy home environments.
|
|
Describe the business ethics issues and definitions
: Describe the business ethics issues and definitions, theories, and frameworks important to organizational ethical decision making and the role of a human.
|
|
What is Ashley adjusted basis of the property
: The property's fair market value was $4,500,000 at the date of death and $4,800,000 six months. What is Ashley adjusted basis of the property
|
|
Public health care problems
: Are the local and national health care providers adequately responding to the needs of people suffering from mental disorders?
|
|
What is Tom basis in the land
: No gift tax is paid on the transfer. Tom subsequently sells the property for $63,000. What is Tom basis in the land
|
|
Risk of endometrial cancer
: Researcher A conducts a case-control study to explore the consumption of fruits and vegetables and the risk of endometrial cancer.
|
|
What is Heather basis in the common and preferred shares
: Heather owns 400 shares of Diego Corporation common stock for which she paid $4,000. What is Heather basis in the common and preferred shares
|
|
Find listings of top fifteen health care systems
: How will you find listings of the top fifteen health care systems? What are the services provided by the healthcare delivery system?
|