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Healthy People 2020 Understanding and Improving Health
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Title: Healthy People 2020: Understanding and Improving Health
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Date: September 14th 2013
Healthy People 2020: Understanding and Improving Health
This paper is developed and based on the goals set by Healthy people 2020 and a close comparison with Healthy People 2010. After reading and understanding both strategic plans, the paper will present a personal view based on the content of the papers stated above. Both papers present the strategic plan for the health sector, on what to and the steps to take in order to a chive good health for the generations.
Similarities of Healthy People 2010 and Healthy people 2020
Both goal frames are set for a similar time span; for ten years to be implemented. Healthy people 2010 aimed at increasing awareness to all stake holders and increasing the level of public information. Healthy people 2020 have a similar plan, increasing the knowledge about various health conditions.
Differences of healthy people 2010 and healthy people 2020
In healthy people 2010 different diseases and health conditions are the main point of focus e.g. lifestyle diseases like obesity and cancer. While in healthy people 2020 health illnesses that are caused by environments are addressed.
Are the goals and missions of Healthy People 2020 reasonable?
A main mission in Healthy People 2020 is to reduce new infections by raising awareness and reaching out to more people. This step will work and will help in achieving the laid out plan. Most new infections are caused by lack of information, when people are informed on how to live healthy lifestyles new infections will decrease. A study shows that most people with unhealthy lifestyles lack information on how to practice healthy lifestyles. To improve public health, information must be accessible to the public.
A close comparison of the goals in the healthy people 2020 with Healthy People 2010 shows that the goals are reasonable. Since similar set goals have been achieved, it is wise to plan for the future and the two goal frames are of a similar scale.
How a commitment by a state and/or local health department to set objectives can affect public policy.
The effectiveness of public policy is not based on how it is designed but on how it is implemented. Implementation of a policy is the greatest determinant of whether it will work or not. Local health departments should focus on the implementation part of a policy. Implementation of a policy involves dispensing the important information on all issues of the policy.
Is it appropriate for a state or county health department to set objectives which are not compatible with CDC’s Healthy People 2020 topics and objectives?
No, this will only be a waste of useful resources focusing on things that would be used in a better way. a better way/ use of resources means putting time and monetary resources in the implementation of health policies that have already been set. Put focus on the main course and avoid distractions.
Conclusion
For success to be achieved in any sector there needs to be strategic plans on how it will be achieved. Both healthy people 2020 and healthy people 2010 are strategic plans for the health sector.References
Healthy food, farms & families: Hunger 2007, 17th annual report on the state of world hunger.. (2007). Washington, DC: Bread for the World Institute.
Analysis of chronic illnesses that people go through on a daily basis
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Introduction
Also known as manic disorder, the bipolar disease consists of drastic changes in the moods of a person. The mood changes of bipolar patients cannot be compared to normal mood changes of the average person. The reactions can range from extreme happiness to suicide contemplation. One of the problems that delay the treatment of the disease is the lack of proper diagnosis. Patients take long to find out their exact condition leading to near death experiences that usually damage the morale of the patient (Peacock, p. 124).
The purpose of this paper is to provide an analysis of chronic illnesses that people go through on a daily basis. The analysis is based on the interview conducted by Meredith sierra in the Today’s show. The contents deal with the bipolar disease which is classified under this category. The paper provides dimensions of the bipolar disease. It then covers the society’s misconceptions of the conditions. The paper finally provides a concluding paragraph on the way forward.
Psychosocial dimensions of the bipolar
Psychosocial dimensions can be described as the social conditions that a person experiences as a result of the diagnosis of a certain disease. The diagnosis of a chronic illness not only results in suffering of the patients. The patients have to deal with the outside world which is not familiar with the repercussions of the condition. The bipolar condition is one of the conditions that act as a threat to both the patient and the surrounding environment (Peacock, p. 128).
A person diagnosed with this condition is not in charge of their own emotions. This is caused by the imbalance of the brain cells that cause the brain to send messages to the wrong part of the body. These brain cells are responsible for the drastic change in the behavior of a patient. This results in a series of tantrums that endangers the life of both the patient and their neighbors (Eyers and Parker, p. 236).
Misconceptions of the disease
The fact that the bipolar decease is a behavioral condition makes the patient vulnerable to negative treatment by the society in general. As stated earlier, a patient is not in charge of their actions. The slight exposure to any negative stimulus results in the negative reaction of the patient. Some of the patients have on several occasions endangered the life of a peer or a family member through displaying a series of compulsive behavior. Common reports made concerning patients with these conditions are: throwing of dangerous items, causing tantrums, causing of fires loud outbursts and attempted suicide (Miklowitz, p. 235).
The level of ignorance is high in the society. People do not know the emotional load that comes with dealing with this condition. This causes the society to look down upon patients with this condition without putting themselves in their shoes. One of the misconceptions about the disease is that the disease cannot be controlled. Individuals who are not exposed to this condition assume that the life of a patient is over once they are diagnosed. This leads to discrimination of patients on several occasions leading them to become more vulnerable to their condition (Eyers and Parker, p. 231).
In conclusion, critical illnesses are a source of immense pain for patients and their family members. Apart from this, patients are forced to face an enormous amount of judgment from the society. This situation is not ideal in that this is the time a patient needs utmost support. For the society to reduce their ignorance of chronic illnesses, authorities need to educate individuals so that patients can receive the support they require to get better.
Eyers, Kerrie, and Gordon Parker. Bipolar Ii Disorder: Modelling, Measuring and Managing. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008. Print.
Miklowitz, David J. Bipolar Disorder: A Family-Focused Treatment Approach. New York: Guilford Press, 2008. Print.
Peacock, Judith. Bipolar Disorder. Minnetonka, MN: Life Matters, 2000. Print.
Analysis of Children’s ToyGame and Influence on Development
Please submit your final copy of your paper before 11:59pm (EST) 10:59pm (CST) on Day 7 of Week 5.
Analysis of Children’s Toy/Game and Influence on Development
Complete an analysis on a children’s toy or game based on the cognitive development and either the physical or psychosocial development of infants, toddlers, or middle childhood.
Indicate the target age range is for the toy/game. Is it gender specific? Does the manufacturer make any claims
about the toy/game? Provide a description of how the toy/game meets a child’s specific cognitive and either
physical or psychosocial needs. Apply developmental theories to support the information you present.
Lastly, recommend at least one modification to improve the toy/game and explain how this would enhance at
least one of the areas of development (physical, psychosocial, cognitive). Include a picture of the toy as an appendix.
Requirements:
2-3 pages of content (Content pages do not include the title, references pages, appendix)
Minimum of 1 reference – textbook or scholarly source published within the last five years
APA format including cover page, in-text citations, and references page
Include appendix page with image of toy
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