Many people living in rural America have inadequate access to medical care. ... The life expectancy of persons living in rural America is actually declining due to treatable conditions such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. These illnesses could be managed with proper medical treatment; however, Americans living in rural areas, have access to only about ten percent of the nation's doctors. ... Health care providers are unwilling to give up the conveniences, modern technology, prestige, and higher salaries of living in the big cities to practice ...

• Word Count: 3660
• Approx Pages: 15
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

At that point, oxygen saturation can measured by a pulse oximeter according to National Institute For Health and Care Excellence(NICE) (2008 a) patient should receive high flow oxygen if oxygen level is below 95%. ... With regards to his blood pressure, it should be maintained below 185/110 mmHg (NICE 2008b). ...

• Word Count: 3565
• Approx Pages: 14
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Unfortunately, only a few million Americans register for services of preventative and wellness programs, and children of parents living below the poverty line only account for 8 million consumers out of 361 million.6 The current state and future of the U.S. healthcare system is a cause of concern for consumers and providers alike; reformers cannot expand coverage without sacrificing the quality of specialized care that so many Americans cherish. ...

• Word Count: 2783
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Health by definition is the complete physical, mental and social well-being (Burch, 2001). In the past health has been defined as the absence of disease. Health promotion enables people the ability and resources to improve and control their overall health. Being able to adjust and adapt to various s...

• Word Count: 2581
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography