Impact of Maternal Depression or Other Mental Health Issues on the Emerging Parent Child Relationship
This paper examines the effect of maternal depression and other mental health issues on the development of a child. The first section of this article evaluates five research journals conducted on the topic regarding risk factors, impact, and probable interventions for the health issues. The other part provides a personal reaction and thoughts regarding these articles.
Global Health Issue of Cholera in Somalia
Having received less that 40% of the funding needed to engage in comprehensive cholera prevention strategies in Somalia, the World Health Organization is forced to manage potential outbreaks by treating acute water diarrhea, sporadic water supply chlorination, and distributing hygiene kits. Resource limitations prevent testing for cholera except in a very limited manner or engaging in a vaccination program. Should the next cholera epidemic exceed predictions, the fragility of this approach will tragically be revealed.
Financial statement analysis and key business ratios for Lowe's
This report discusses the home improvement retailer, Lowe's Companies, Inc. The report profiles Lowe's, providing information about its background, operations, size, and relative industry position, as well as lists key competitors. The report also includes a profile of the home improvement retail industry and discusses the current economic outlook and sales forecasts through 2015.
The report also analyzes Lowe's consolidated cash flow statements and discusses the company's sources and uses of cash. Lowe's cash inflows and outflows include the issuance of common stock, repurchase of common stock, repayment and issuance of long-term debt, and investments in property and store information technology.
Healthcare finance: principles, systems, and management
Democrats in the Senate and House have introduced a bill that would provide a mechanism for Medicaid-eligible individuals to qualify for free diabetes preventive services. The services that would be made available would be screening and interventions, with the latter designed to improve glycemic control through medications and lifestyle changes. This essay examines the policy implications and cost savings predicted to occur should this bill be passed.