Health and Wellness
Definitions of Health

In 1997, the World Health Organization decided that the on hand definition of health needed to be modified to ensure elasticity and better implementation. The definition according to the WHO constitution of 1948 defines health as a "state of complete physical, mental and social well being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." It has been proposed that the prologue should be customized to include spiritual well being and the dynamic concept of health. The new definition defines health as a "dynamic state of complete physical, mental, spiritual and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." (WHO, 1998)

Other definitions also refer to the energetic nature of health. In the Community Health Education and Promotion Manual (Aspen, 1996) health is "a quality of life involving dynamic interaction and independence among the individual's physical well being, his mental and emotional reactions,…...

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References

Aspen Reference Group. 1996.Community Health Education and Promotion Manual. Gaithersburg, Maryland. Aspen Publishers, Inc.

Turning Point Initiative of NACCHO. 1998.W.K. Kellogg Foundation and The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine Healthy Capital District Initiative, Albany Tri-count Region, New York.

WHO'S New Proposed Definition.101st Session of the WHO Executive Board, Geneva, January 1998. Resolution EB101/.R2.Document EB101/7.

Health and Wellness

According to Zoller, scholars and/or practitioners proponents of workplace health promotion (WHP) generally assume that employees universally welcome the programs. Perhaps, the primary delimitation that could be contributed to health and wellness programs would be that one of the other would not be wanted by employees. Consequently, health promotion literature that deems the programs to be "pro-social" endeavors designed in employees' best interests frequently fail to engage employees' participation.

Additional delimitations incorporate:

Failure to adequately engage employee needs

The development of divisive gender issues and eliance on disciplinary models of health contributed to negative reactions and lower employee participation." (Zoller)

Smoking, Diet and Exercise in 1996, approximately nine out of ten major employers offered health promotion programs which ranged from fitness centers; health testing; health education programs; incentive/disincentive programs to increase health behaviors like dieting or cease smoking; health outcomes (lowering body fat levels and/or cholesterol). By changing employees' voluntary habits (including smoking; diet;…...

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References

Aetna Health Connections (SM) Programs for Wellness Target Optimal Health; Enhanced Tools and Programs Offer Personalized Content and Support," Business Wire, September 12, 2006.

Carter, Jimmy President. The Columbia World of Quotations. New York: Columbia University Press. (1996). [15 September 2006].  http://www.bartleby.com/66/9/10909.html .

Constitution of the World Health Organization. The Columbia World of Quotations. New York: Columbia University Press. (1996). [15 September 2006]. plete+physical%2C+&x=12&y=10.http://www.bartleby.com/cgibin/texis/webinator/sitesearch?FILTER=colQuotations&query=Health+is+a+state+of+co

Conway, Sue & Norbert Kugele, Warner Norcross & Judd. "Avoiding legal pitfalls with your wellness program." August 07, 2006. [15 September 2006].  http://www.mibiz.com/absolutenm/templates/template.asp?articleid=9653&zoneid=65 .

Health and Wellness for the Elderly
Elderly Citizen's Health and Wellness

Elderly Citizen's Health and Wellness

Health and Wellness for the Elderly

Interview Transcript

The aim of this interview is to identify the health and wellness of an elderly person with the aim of providing knowledge on areas. These are areas that social health workers and the government services can develop to improve the overall public health of the community. The program first focuses on the elderly population since it is the most neglected of the general population in terms of public health programs. This is especially necessary for the population not living in elderly and assisted living homes. The interview is confidential, with information purely meant for academic and policy makers.

Can you tell me what you consider in your daily activities are physical activities or physical exercise?

In your opinion, is your current physical regime different from when you were younger?

If not, would you say…...

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References

Mauk, K.L. (2010). Gerontological Nursing: Competencies for Care. 2nd ed. Sudbury, MA; Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Health and Wellness Foods & everages
Increase in health consciousness:

Studies on health consciousness among Americans have been carried out on the telephone by Peter D. Hart Research Associates on the telephone among a representative sample of 1,018 "Less Active" American adults more than 18 years old. The definition of less active was taken as being people who exercised vigorously less than twice a week. The summary of the study stated that 43% of the total adult population is less active while 57% belong to the more active section. The study was conducted among all Americans on behalf of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and the collaborator was the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association.

The study showed that some groups of the population like women and lower-income Americans have more than their representative shares of population in the Less Active group. The other interesting factor is that the low levels of…...

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Big Boy Restaurants Introduces Three New Lo-Carb Seafood Entrees: Three New Seafood Dishes and Some All-Time Seafood Favorites" (11 March, 2004) Big Boy Restaurants International LLC. Retrieved at   Accessed on 29 May, 2004http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040311/deth026_1.html .

Hart, Peter D. "American Attitudes toward Physical Activity & Fitness A National Survey" President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports in collaboration with the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association Retrieved at   Accessed on 29 May, 2004http://fitness.gov/activity/activity7/american_att/american_att.html .

Is low-fat a cure-all?" (2004). Calorie Control Council. Retrieved at   -- nHOyGkJ:www.caloriecontrol.org/cureall.html+health+and+foods+and+beverages&hl=enAccessed on 29 May, 2004http://www.google.co.in/search?q=cache:-Pm 

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Eating for Good Health - Safe Weight Loss vs. Fad Dieting
This paper explores the need for safe weight loss and healthy eating, as opposed to the fad diets often featured on television, in newspapers and in magazines. For the purposes of this paper, healthy eating is defined according to the standards set out by the U.S. government in its 2000 guidelines on nutrition.

The diet industry globally makes millions of dollars each year. rands such as Slim-Fast, Slimmers World and Weight Watchers are household names throughout the world and a new diet craze surfaces every few months, helped along by media coverage and the cult of celebrity as a-list stars and lesser mortals in the public eye rush to promote themselves as perfect beings with lifestyles worth emulating. The latest figures published by the U.S. government show a rising incidence of weight problems in the U.S.A. with 31 per cent of…...

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Bibliography

National Center for Health Statistics Press Release (2002) on National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999-2000. Retrieved October 16, 2002, at  http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/releases/02news/obesityonrise.htm 

Nutrition and Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans, (Fifth edition, 2000). (Department of Agriculture/Department of Health and Human Services) Home and Garden Bulletin No. 232

Atkins Center online, retrieved October 16, 2002 from www.atkinscenter.com

Journal of the American Dietetic Association, (February 2000) v100 i2 p268

Health and Wellness
Staying well is easy for some people, and others seem to always be battling some form of illness. Genetics play a part in how healthy a person generally remains throughout life, but there are other factors that come into play such as behaviors like smoking or drinking (Ogden, 2007). Overall, people who eat healthy and exercise will live longer lives and have fewer illnesses than people who eat poorly and are very sedentary (Marks, et al., 2011). Smokers and heavy drinkers also tend to have more health problems than people who do not smoke and who either abstain from drinking or drink very little (Ogden, 2007). There are exceptions to these rules, of course, but they are few and far between. One of the main challenges to health and wellness is how to get information to people so that they can adopt a better, healthier lifestyle that…...

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References

Marks, D.F., Murray, M., Evans, B., and Estacio, E.V. (2011). Health psychology: Theory-research-practice. (3rd Ed.) Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Ogden, J. (2007). Health psychology: A textbook (4th ed.). Berkshire, England: Open University Press.

Quick, J.C.; & Tetrick, L.E. (Eds.). (2003). Handbook of occupational health psychology. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Taylor, S.E. (2005). Health Psychology (8th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill

New Health and Wellness Program
Evaluation of a Health and Wellness Program

Psychologists use five methods to conduct research including naturalistic observation, case study, survey, correlation, and experimental research. The case study provides researchers with an in-depth analysis of a single participant. In psychological studies employing naturalistic observation, researchers observe and document human or animal behaviors in natural settings. Other research methods include the experimental method, survey research, and correlation study. In a survey study, researchers administer survey questionnaires to large groups of subjects to obtain information on a variety of topics. A correlation study allows psychologists to study the relationships between variables. The results of a correlation analysis indicate positive, negative, or null correlations between variables. In experimental research, researchers alter a variable in a controlled environment to observe measured changes in a study's participants. When the outcome of an experiment is statistically significant, the results are used to make…...

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(Hockenbury D. Hockenbury H. 2010 Psychology) Hockenbury, D., & Hockenbury, H. (2010). Psychology (5th ed.). New York, New York: Worth Publishers.

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Indeed, there is an increasing amount of recognition for the varied sectors of the older population, with more research attention and services provided to these sectors. The Internet also provides increased opportunities to help older people maintain and regain control over the services they choose to utilize.

The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (n.d.), for example, provides evidence of research into the older demographic and the way in which chronic conditions might affect their lives. Particularly, mental health is a concern, since the loss of mental faculties could also mean a basic loss of control over everyday functions and tasks.

According to the Assocation, there is an estimated 20% of people over 54 years who expereince some type of mental health concern. Commonly, this demographic tends to experience anxiety, cognitive impairment, and mood disorders. Often, these conditions could lead to a lack of joy or satisfaction in life and finally even…...

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References

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2012) Healthy Aging. Retrieved from:  http://www.cdc.gov/aging/ 

NIH Senior Health. (2012, June). Retrieved from: http://nihseniorhealth.gov/

The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors. (n.d.) the State of Mental Health and Aging in America. Retrieved from:

esearch has shown that good communication amid patients and health care providers is directly connected to a person's happiness, treatment adherence and affirmative health results (Cultural Competency for Health Care Providers, 2007).
The goal of a lot of provider-oriented health it tools is to make relevant patient information flawlessly and unmistakably accessible to providers at the point of care. In so doing, these tools can decrease clinical indecision related to blurred or mistaken patient information that may be found in a handwritten medical record. In the nonexistence of desired information or in the presence of blurred or uncertain data, providers may undervalue patient precise information while at the same time overweighting their own medical viewpoints, suppositions, prejudices, or stereotypes about certain kinds of patients. If apparent and precise patient information is accessible to the clinician, the utilization of this information should augment, getting rid of the need for relying on…...

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References

Cultural Competency for Health Care Providers. (2007). Retrieved March 13, 2011, from Web

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http://www.cvahec.org/documents/CulturalComptencyforHeatlhCareProviders2007_11.8.

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The article states, "The enormous human and economic costs associated with occupational stress suggest that initiatives designed to prevent and/or reduce employee stress should be high on the agenda of workplace health promotion (HP) programs" (Noblet, LaMontagne, 2006, p. 346).
Along with the article's assertion that reducing employee stress should be beneficial to both the individual and the company, the article also documents the many problems that can occur due to stress in the workplace. The article espouses, "For employees, chronic exposure to stressful situations such as work overload, poor supervisory support and low input into decision-making have been cross-sectionally and prospectively linked to a range of debilitating health outcomes, including depression, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, immune deficiency disorders and cardiovascular disease" (Noblet, p. 347). Many of these illnesses are debilitating and can be long-term which adds to the company's cost due to employee absence(s) directly affecting the company's bottom line.

Other…...

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Works Cited

Aldana, S.G., Merrill, R.M., Price, K., Hardy, a. And Hager, R. (2005) Financial impact of a comprehensive multisite workplace health promotion program, Preventive Medicine, 40, 131-137.

Downey, a.M., Sharp, D.J., (2007) Why do managers allocate resources to workplace health promotion programmes in countries with national health coverage?, Health Promotion International, Vol. 22, No. 2, pp. 102-111

Musich, S.A., Adams, L. And Edington, D.W. (2000) Effectiveness of health promotion programs in moderating medical costs in the U.S.A., Health Promotion International, 15, 5-15

Ozminkowski, R., Ling, D., Goetzel, R., Bruno, J., Rutter, K., Isaac, F. et al. (2002) Long-term impact of Johnson & Johnson's health & wellness program on health care utilization and expenditures. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 44, 21-29.

Health Care Professions: Issues and Questions
I believe that health care is indeed a right for all people. Just as personal and public safety is a right that we all believe in, ascribe to, and pay to uphold, so we should also protect the right to be healthy. It is the nation's job to help create an existence for its citizens that is free from disease and other forms of harm. The government does this in other concrete ways for its people, such as by providing definitive means of protection through a police force and through legislation to protect public and personal safety. Thus the health and wellness safety of its people needs to be treated as equally important. Those who oppose a pervasive and comprehensive healthcare system for all (and with it, the taxes that come to all in order to afford such a system) often argue that sick people,…...

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References

Boseley, S. (2005, December 19). UK agencies still hiring poorest nations' nurses. Retrieved from theguardian.com:  http://www.theguardian.com/society/2005/dec/20/health.politics 

Roy, A. (2013, March 28). Yes, Health Care is a Right -- An Individual Right. Retrieved from Forbes.com:  http://www.forbes.com/sites/theapothecary/2013/03/28/yes-health-care-is-a-right-an-individual-right/

As a woman enters her geriatric years, many unique problems are also faced. Her post-menopausal period leaves a woman with increased risk of osteoporosis, and hormone-replacement therapy may need to be considered or dismissed depending upon the needs and wellness of the individual women. Additionally, increased risk for obesity begins nearly at the adolescent period, when women's hormone loads change and often activity of childhood decreases. The incidence of obesity and overweight among women perpetually increases with every year of life. ("Overweight, Obesity Threaten U.S.," 2002, p. 8)Obesity and overweight, as one of the most significant conditions associated with several chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, increased risk of stroke and hypertension should be developed as a lifespan issue, as the needs of intervention and prevention change as women age and go through various stages of life.
While women have functional characteristics that require specialized health care,…...

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References

Blackwell, Daria, 2002. Women in the Healthcare Industry Reaching for the Top. Medical Marketing & Media, Dec2002, Vol. 37 Issue 12, p44, 8p.

Fleming, Carl, 2004. Healthcare Access: Conflicts of Interest Presented by Managed Care Icu Bedside Rationing and Their Impact on Minorities and Women. Georgetown Journal of Gender & the Law, Spring2004, Vol. 5 Issue 1, p663-676.

Heyman, B., & Henriksen, M. (2001). Risk, Age and Pregnancy: A Case Study of Prenatal Genetic Screening and Testing / . New York: Palgrave.

Lueck, T.L., & Chang, H. (2002). Tribune's 'WomanNews' Gives Voice to Women's Issues. Newspaper Research Journal, 23(1), 59.

health care to the elderly.
In the next several years, many commentators argue that population aging will considerably affect the federal budget. When one turns sixty-five, his or her cost of care doesn't abruptly increase. However, the cost of healthcare to the federal government will go up since at that age Medicare usually becomes the main or primary insurer. According to studies by the CBO (Congressional Budget Office), over the next two decades, population aging will account for over fifty percent spending growth on various government healthcare programs (What Is Driving U.S. Health Care Spending? America's Unsustainable Health Care Cost Growth). As the baby boomers age, the population will lead to a higher percentage of seniors, which will in turn lead to an overall increase in per capita spending. Studies indicate that over the next decade or so, the aging American population will contribute to the increase in healthcare spending…...

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References

Barr. (n.d.). Hospitals & Health Networks - Hospital and Health Care Executives. Baby boomers will transform health care as they age - H&HN. Retrieved 2014, from  http://www.hhnmag.com/articles/5298-Boomers-Will-Transform-Health-Care-as-They-Age 

(2012). Bipartisan Policy Center. What Is Driving U.S. Health Care Spending? America's Unsustainable Health Care Cost Growth. Retrieved December 2, 2016, from  http://bipartisanpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/default/files/BPC%20Health%20Care%20Cost%20Drivers%20Brief%20Sept%202012.pdf 

Rice, & Gabel. (1986). Protecting the elderly against high health care costs. Health Affairs,5(3). Retrieved, from  http://content.healthaffairs.org/content/5/3/5.full.pdf 

(n.d.). The White House - whitehouse.gov. REDUCING COSTS AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE. Retrieved December 2, 2016, from  http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/erp2013/ERP2013_Chapter_5.pdf

The objective is to use one set of variables (columns) to predict another, for the purpose of optimization, and to find out which columns are important in the relationship. Here, we can compare the lifestyles through social status, activities they are involved in, physical activities and diet.
esearch tells us that obesity and being overweight play a role in cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, arthritis and colon, breast, uterine and prostate cancers. The health risks of being overweight are no secret, of course, and yet there appears to be no widespread urgency to address this trend (UCLA, 2009). Through this study, the writer hopes that public becomes more aware on which lifestyle they would like to choose -- hopefully, the health and wellness campaign that will be of benefit to everyone in the long run. Parents of overweight children have to go all-out to present healthy diet alternatives…...

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References

University of California - Los Angeles (2009, February 13). New Factor in Teen Obesity: Parents. ScienceDaily. Retrieved March 5, 2009, at  http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090209125824.htm .

Feinstein, a.R. (1996) Multivariable Analysis. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press.

Heritage Assessment Tool
Benchmark assessment

Heritage Assessment Tool: Cultural values and health beliefs

Cultural sensitivity is an integral part of effective nursing. Although the definitions of concepts such as 'health' and 'wellness' might seem on their surface to be self-evident, these notions are, in fact, highly mutable and particular to the individual and his or her culture. Cultural insensitivity can result in patients becoming alienated from the medical system and this results in poorer, ineffectual care. One of the reasons instruments such as the Heritage Assessment Tool can be so useful is that it can be a clear and efficient way to establish the culturally-contextual health beliefs of a patient whose experiences and values that are different those of the physician, nurse, or other healthcare provider treating the patient.

The first family I interviewed was a Chinese-American household. Although the family was relatively assimilated and the children were second-generation residents of the U.S. that…...

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- Introduce the topic of summer vacations and the importance of planning ahead
- Provide a brief overview of the key points that will be discussed in the essay

II. Travel plans
- Discuss the destination for the summer vacation, such as a beach resort or a mountain retreat
- Mention any specific activities or attractions that are planned for the trip
- Explain why this destination was chosen and why it is an ideal choice for a vacation

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- Outline plans for relaxation and downtime during the summer vacation
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Thesis Statement:

Absenteeism among secondary school students in Jamaica is a multifaceted problem with significant consequences, influenced by both individual and systemic factors, and requires comprehensive interventions to effectively address the underlying causes and improve student attendance rates.

Outline:

Introduction:

Define absenteeism and establish its prevalence in Jamaican secondary schools.
Highlight the detrimental impact of absenteeism on student academic achievement, social development, and future prospects.

Body Paragraph 1: Individual Factors Contributing to Absenteeism

Explore personal factors influencing student attendance, such as:
Health issues (physical and mental)
Family circumstances (e.g., poverty, lack of parental support)
Motivation and interest in school
Peer pressure and social distractions
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1. The role of sports medicine professionals in preventing and treating sports-related injuries
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4. The use of technology and advanced imaging in diagnosing and treating sports injuries
5. The psychological aspects of recovering from a sports injury and returning to play
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