Health - articles
Health Care - Uninsured Americans
“The Bible tells us to do unto others as we would have others do unto us. If I were uninsured, I would want others to come to my aid and demand solutions. more »
by: Jerry Price - Jul 28, 2006 - topic(s): Family, Living, Health, Citizenship, Social Issues
Health Care - General
“People use health care services for many reasons: to treat illnesses, injuries, and health conditions; to prevent or delay future health care problems; to reduce pain and increase quality of life; and to obtain information about their health status and prognoses. more »
by: Jerry Price - Jul 28, 2006 - topic(s): Family, Living, Health, Citizenship, Social Issues
Health - Senior Adults
“The United States is on the brink of a longevity revolution. By 2030, the number of older Americans will have more than doubled to 70 million, or one in every five Americans. more »
by: Jerry Price - Jul 28, 2006 - comments: 2 - topic(s): Family, Living, Health, Citizenship, Social Issues
Health - Children
- The proportion of children ages 6-18 who were overweight increased from 6 percent in 1976-1980 to 16 percent in 1999-2002. Racial, ethnic, and gender disparities exist, such that in 1999-2002, Black-alone, non-Hispanic girls and Mexican American boys were at particularly high risk of being overweight (23 percent and 27 percent, respectively). more »
by: Jerry Price - Jul 28, 2006 - topic(s): Family, Living, Health, Citizenship, Social Issues
Health - General
“The health of the Nation continues to improve overall, in part because of the significant resources devoted to public health programs, research, health care, and health education. more »
by: Jerry Price - Jul 28, 2006 - topic(s): Family, Living, Health, Citizenship, Social Issues
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