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- 951: Female Genital Mutilation
- ... mutilation. Six thousand young girls go through this operation daily and an additional two million are at risk. Female genital mutilation, also know as, female circumsicion has become a major social and health problem for a number a women from a number of different countries. Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female ... and about 24 million in Ethiopia and Eritrea. To many people in the United States, female genital mutilation may seem like a barbaric ritual, but it is actually a common social and cultural practice in the countries where it occurs. Many of the women who undergo these operations do so because to do otherwise would probably result in not getting married ... culture, that they fail to see how harmful FGM can actually be. In order for female genital mutilation to stop people must be educated about the health risks and moral issues associated with this practice. Health care providers in the countries where FGM is practiced need to be educated so that they can help to change mistaken beliefs within communities ...
- 952: Teen Drug Use in the United States
- ... have tremendous effects on the people who use them. Many teens experimental drug usage leads to addiction. Many types of drugs effect the user in so many ways. Depending on social and family standings in an individual's life, the chance of becoming addicted to the many drugs available on the streets of our nation can really depend on personal circumstances ... age and the individuals cultural background, as well as the way in which they were raised, can dramatically effect the teens chance of becoming an addict opposed to being a social user. The vast majority of teens have not fully developed either physically or emotionally. Many teens are considered to be well adjusted within society, and have a pretty relaxed and ... society and have a true sense of determination. Other teens, which are more likely to fall into the trap of addiction, are usually the ones who may have some serious issues with themselves and their immediate surroundings. These adolescents usually have involvement with divorce, psychotherapy, and usually are not completely happy with themselves or their emotions. They begin to use ...
- 953: Depression: A Deadly Disease
- ... musing over the endlessness of the day ahead. Everything is an effort and is carried out in slow motion. The smallest task is a weight on you...Minor problems become issues of magnitude. Decisions are deferred and avoided. Simple tasks are shelved. Worst of all is the disintegration of your self-confidence. You fumble in speech and in action. The ringing ... be dramatic and rapid or gradual. In the depressed cycle, you express symptoms of a depressive disorder. When in the manic stage, mania symptoms occur. It effects thinking, judgement, and social behavior. This can be a chronic reoccurring disease. (Kiev, 71) Various symptoms make the disease hard to trigger, but there are a few key indications that show depression. These are ... bipolar or major depression. Why? Well, according to The Courage to Live by Arnold Kiev, there are many reasons. Stressful situations can cause a downward spiral in mental health. Unemployment, social isolation, severe physical illnesses, and lose of a loved one can encourage depression. Difficult relationships, financial problems, or an unwelcome change in life can also trigger it. While it ...
- 954: Is The History Nonsense?
- ... article "Stop the lies ". The author give an example about how Native Americans influenced American system of government. Meanwhile, history also shapes one's world outlook and raise the class issues through the industrial economy. As a common fact, Henry Ford was prejudice. How did he form his attitude if he were not influenced by the history? It can not come ... to be called white supremacy'". The people in a society is categorized by the class since then. Also the author in his article points out that it is the class issues make the real social division. Thus the history in the past does shape how we live and think in the present. Now, let us examining what and why we may think the author ...
- 955: Bulimia
- ... has a huge impact on the psychological makeup of that person. Considering bulimics are usually characterized as perfectionists they may feel their bodies are never right, which is why the social outlook on that person has such a great influence. Fashion pressures to be thin as well as the social fixation on the idea of thinness as beauty also contribute to a bulimic’s obsession with being perfect (Matthews 45). Just as society has an impact on a bulimic, self ... it hidden. Finally, the victim must begin to realize their addiction so that treatment can be used to find the underlying cause of the obsession. Also, during treatment many repressed issues can surface from the past. In a small percentage of the cases, some patients spoke of unconcious memories which soon came out in therapy. They spoke of abuse during ...
- 956: Teenage Suicide
- ... are committed by teenagers(SA\VE, 2). One major reason that the suicide rate among teenagers is so high, is that the teenage years are a period of commotion. New social roles are being learned, new relationships are being developed, bodily changes are occurring, and decisions about the future are being made during the teenage years. Teenagers tend to commit suicide ... loss of self esteem are some significant losses which might be a factor in teen suicide("The Real World [Suicide: Facts]," 1). Perceived abuse such as physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, social abuse or neglect can lead to self-murder("Teen Suicide," 3). Significant changes, losses, and abuse can promote suicidal tendencies. Few suicidal people have some type of depression, yet those ... a normal death situation, people usually feel grief. When a teenager performs suicide, family and friends left behind experience many feelings. A feeling of confusion and great distress over unresolved issues is very common. Family members and friends often feel anger and resentment after a suicide. These emotions can cause friends and family to become very isolated feeling. A friend ...
- 957: Euthanasia
- Euthanasia Euthanasia, is one of the most controversial issues of our time. This diver se issue raises many questions such as: how should decisions be made, and by whom? What should be determined as a matter of law and ... stress impairment; other high stress occupations also have such problems. The choices and challenges faced by today's doctors, and the "reality of their complex relationships with patients, peers, and social situations have left the hippocratic oath behind." (Paul D. Simmons, 108). Doctors are no doubt eager toexplain about the stresses they must bear in the face of difficult decisions. They ... benefits of each treatment option must be thoroughly discussed. It is the patient's role to evaluate this information in light of his or her present level of physical and social, spiritual, and psychololgical needs. It is hard to say that the family has the right to demand that the doctor pull the plug just because they thought the patient " ...
- 958: AIDS - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
- ... deal of success. There is little doubt in my mind that the ultimate physical toll of the AIDS epidemic will be high, as will be its economic costs, however the social issues are resolved. Concerted efforts are under way to address the problem at many levels, and they offer hope for successful strategies to combat HIV-induced disease. Politics and AIDS In ... been created to help deal with the problem. And millions of dollars are being spent in research and treatment, as well as in helping people cope with the problem. The social impact of AIDS is substantial and it can no longer be ignored.
- 959: Anorexia And Bulimia
- ... psychological and sociological- so the relationship between parent and child need not to be seen as the dominant cause. However the reluctance to mature physically (sexually) and emotionally, and the issues of personal control between parent and child, could contribute to some cases of anorexia. Low self -esteem and poor body image contributes to both disorders; and it seems life crises ... admit anything is wrong, the quality of life for an anorexic or bulimic person leaves a lot to be desired. Friends and families are alienated by the unpredictable and anti- social behavior of the sufferer. The anorexic and bulimic person is unable to take part in food related activities, and may undergo a complete personality change. Left untreated, both disorders can ... get fat). Thankfully, anorexia and bulimia are usually treatable through phychotherapy and intense affection, patience, and love. To prevent these eating disordrs, always be on the look out for abnormal social behavior. This is the tell tale sign of mental ilnesses accosiated with your mind.
- 960: Alzheimer's Disease
- ... and the family's condition should be assessed every six months (Alzheimer,1992, p.21). In response to constantly changing needs, the aspects of care must be constantly modified. Other issues that usually arise during the care of the patient are assessment of the competence of the victim, power of attorney, and response to and prevention of abuse (Aronson,1988, p ... Treatment of patients with drugs that block the break down of neurotransmitter substances in the brain have been met with limited success (Brassard,1993,p.16). AD is an enormous social and economic problem. As the population ages, the number of victims will steadily increase, imposing a massive burden on the health care system. Until a cure and effective treatment are ... November 7).Alzheimer's May Not be Linked to Aluminum.New Scientist Supplement,p.6. Carlton University Department of Health Sciences Freenet.(1996).Internet. http:\\www.nct.carlton.ca/fp/social.services/alzheimer/disease.dir Evans, Denis, et al.(1989).Prevalence of Alzheimer's Disease in a Community Population of Older Persons.Journal of the American Medical Association, 272(15), ...
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