Drafts by Angela J . Anderton
The infrastructure of the healthcare system in America contains disparities for many, as the nati... more The infrastructure of the healthcare system in America contains disparities for many, as the nation forges forward to come to a unanimous solution to providing a sustainable healthcare system for all. Within this process, issues such as race, socioeconomic status, and culture become factors for disproportion. The researcher explores such factors within social stratification, race and culture.
The research conducted in this paper identifies not only the lack of adequate healthcare for ethnic minorities but correlates between morbidity, comorbidity, and mortality rates among two of the most widely affected ethnic groups: African-Americans and (non-white) Hispanics. Healthcare provider racism contributes largely to inadequate care and further widens the gap of equitable healthcare within the vastly dichotomic social strata; wellness that is sustained by preventive measures and regular primary care visits therefore becomes elusive to those on the lower social strata – particularly for ethnic minorities.
As a result, life-threatening illnesses become prevalent within marginalized groups. Research shows that lower-strata minorities suffer from morbidity, comorbidity, and mortality at a higher rate than any other group within American social strata. This social problem creates an increased need for specialty services such as palliative and end-of-life care for those that cannot afford them. The incongruence of adequate and affordable healthcare services within the parameters of race and socioeconomic status creates a discrepancy within preventative medicine and primary care, thus developing an increased demand for palliative and end-of-life care.
The researcher concludes that healthcare discriminatory practices, a form of institutionalized racism, along with the costs of healthcare among the lower strata, factors into barriers to preventative measures and primary care, and offers recommendations to integrate palliative care across the continuum of chronic, life threatening illnesses - from early onset of disease to post-mortem care - as a fundamental element of healthcare for lower-strata minorities.
Diabetes Mellitus is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Three types of diab... more Diabetes Mellitus is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Three types of diabetes are Type One – commonly referred to as Juvenile Diabetes, Type Two – commonly referred to as adult onset, and Gestational Diabetes. Type One Diabetes is an auto-immune disorder in which the beta cells located in the pancreatic islets are destroyed by T cells; this causes insulin dependence. Type 2 Diabetes is primarily a Western Culture lifestyle disease that is developed from the breakdown of communication between the liver and pancreas, causing insulin resistance. Gestational diabetes presents in women who are childbearing age, particularly overweight women. The risks of complications for mother and fetus are high in both prenatal and neonatal stages of gestation and childbirth. Other forms of Diabetes Mellitus will be examined and classified. Diagnosis and treatment of the most common forms of Diabetes Mellitus is explored in this research paper.
Papers by Angela J . Anderton
The use of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), more commonly known as factory farms, ... more The use of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), more commonly known as factory farms, have posed a risk to ecology and public health due to the nature of its infrastructure. This research explores the role of CAFOs in their use of antibiotics for prophylactic use to hasten the growth of livestock, ecological contamination via waste disposal, and grain farming for livestock as a contribution to hunger and nutrition crises.
For millions of Americans, the standard American diet consists of meat-based protein sources. The practices of CAFOs are not necessary, however they are employed by major food corporations for the sake of profitability, with support from the USDA and the Food and Drug Administration, to make the cost of meat cheaper. The use of antibiotics for prophylactic and growth promotion purposes creates a faster, more profitable returns on investment.
Pig farming has yielded innumerable threats to ecological sustainability. For the purpose of this study, the research is focused on the compounding effect of the overuse of antibiotics, corn farming, and waste disposal.
The continued production process of the factory farm creates an imbalance from each stage of production from farm to table. Drug resistant bacteria proliferate and cause resistant pathogens, tainted ground water contaminates vegetation – this leads to outbreaks, food bans, recalls. Processes that lead to such consequences are investigated; quantitative and qualitative data is provided in this study.
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Drafts by Angela J . Anderton
The research conducted in this paper identifies not only the lack of adequate healthcare for ethnic minorities but correlates between morbidity, comorbidity, and mortality rates among two of the most widely affected ethnic groups: African-Americans and (non-white) Hispanics. Healthcare provider racism contributes largely to inadequate care and further widens the gap of equitable healthcare within the vastly dichotomic social strata; wellness that is sustained by preventive measures and regular primary care visits therefore becomes elusive to those on the lower social strata – particularly for ethnic minorities.
As a result, life-threatening illnesses become prevalent within marginalized groups. Research shows that lower-strata minorities suffer from morbidity, comorbidity, and mortality at a higher rate than any other group within American social strata. This social problem creates an increased need for specialty services such as palliative and end-of-life care for those that cannot afford them. The incongruence of adequate and affordable healthcare services within the parameters of race and socioeconomic status creates a discrepancy within preventative medicine and primary care, thus developing an increased demand for palliative and end-of-life care.
The researcher concludes that healthcare discriminatory practices, a form of institutionalized racism, along with the costs of healthcare among the lower strata, factors into barriers to preventative measures and primary care, and offers recommendations to integrate palliative care across the continuum of chronic, life threatening illnesses - from early onset of disease to post-mortem care - as a fundamental element of healthcare for lower-strata minorities.
Papers by Angela J . Anderton
For millions of Americans, the standard American diet consists of meat-based protein sources. The practices of CAFOs are not necessary, however they are employed by major food corporations for the sake of profitability, with support from the USDA and the Food and Drug Administration, to make the cost of meat cheaper. The use of antibiotics for prophylactic and growth promotion purposes creates a faster, more profitable returns on investment.
Pig farming has yielded innumerable threats to ecological sustainability. For the purpose of this study, the research is focused on the compounding effect of the overuse of antibiotics, corn farming, and waste disposal.
The continued production process of the factory farm creates an imbalance from each stage of production from farm to table. Drug resistant bacteria proliferate and cause resistant pathogens, tainted ground water contaminates vegetation – this leads to outbreaks, food bans, recalls. Processes that lead to such consequences are investigated; quantitative and qualitative data is provided in this study.
The research conducted in this paper identifies not only the lack of adequate healthcare for ethnic minorities but correlates between morbidity, comorbidity, and mortality rates among two of the most widely affected ethnic groups: African-Americans and (non-white) Hispanics. Healthcare provider racism contributes largely to inadequate care and further widens the gap of equitable healthcare within the vastly dichotomic social strata; wellness that is sustained by preventive measures and regular primary care visits therefore becomes elusive to those on the lower social strata – particularly for ethnic minorities.
As a result, life-threatening illnesses become prevalent within marginalized groups. Research shows that lower-strata minorities suffer from morbidity, comorbidity, and mortality at a higher rate than any other group within American social strata. This social problem creates an increased need for specialty services such as palliative and end-of-life care for those that cannot afford them. The incongruence of adequate and affordable healthcare services within the parameters of race and socioeconomic status creates a discrepancy within preventative medicine and primary care, thus developing an increased demand for palliative and end-of-life care.
The researcher concludes that healthcare discriminatory practices, a form of institutionalized racism, along with the costs of healthcare among the lower strata, factors into barriers to preventative measures and primary care, and offers recommendations to integrate palliative care across the continuum of chronic, life threatening illnesses - from early onset of disease to post-mortem care - as a fundamental element of healthcare for lower-strata minorities.
For millions of Americans, the standard American diet consists of meat-based protein sources. The practices of CAFOs are not necessary, however they are employed by major food corporations for the sake of profitability, with support from the USDA and the Food and Drug Administration, to make the cost of meat cheaper. The use of antibiotics for prophylactic and growth promotion purposes creates a faster, more profitable returns on investment.
Pig farming has yielded innumerable threats to ecological sustainability. For the purpose of this study, the research is focused on the compounding effect of the overuse of antibiotics, corn farming, and waste disposal.
The continued production process of the factory farm creates an imbalance from each stage of production from farm to table. Drug resistant bacteria proliferate and cause resistant pathogens, tainted ground water contaminates vegetation – this leads to outbreaks, food bans, recalls. Processes that lead to such consequences are investigated; quantitative and qualitative data is provided in this study.