American Heart Association
Essays

The disease known as Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), according to the American Heart Association (AHA, 2004), involves the blood vessels "outside the heart and brain." This disease refers to a narrowing of those…

¶ … Congestive Cardiac Failure: Nursing Perspective

Abstract Childhood obesity is currently the number one health concern among US parents. The prevalence of the condition has increased at alarming rates since the 1960s and experts warn that, if not properly-checked, the condition could reduce the first generation’s life expectancy significantly. This research proposal puts into perspective the childhood obesity epidemic as a whole, and in so doing, outlines the strategies that the authorities can adopt to effectively address the same.

Relationship of high cholesterol levels to the development of cardiovascular disease

Childhood obesity is a growing epidemic with increasing health concerns that must be addressed with commitments to appropriate action plans to reduce and eliminate the problem. Children are increasing leading sedentary lifestyles causing unhealthy eating with limited or no physical activity. As a result, children are increasingly being diagnosed with diseases of diabetes and high blood pressure, etc.

Childhood overweight and obesity has grown at an alarming rate over the last decade. Obesity is linked to media advertising, environmental, social and psychological, food labeling, and parental factors.

This order develops lesson plans for prevention strategies in the community. It breaks down into three categories based on age ranges of the target participants. Using Erikson's theories of adult development, the best strategies for teaching and outreach are then defined in each category. The plan addresses primary, secondary, and Tertiary Levels.

This article proposes a model for change for addressing heart failure disease, which is a major health issues brought by various factors. The discussion demonstrates how lifestyle changes and patient education can be used to address heart failure disease. The proposed model for change or intervention is based on the change model introduced by Rosswurm and Larrabee.

Over the last several years, social change has become a phenomenon where sports organizations are reaching out to stakeholders to creative positive impacts. This is because sports are highlighting important differences…

Crises Calls at the American Cancer Society