Stress and Academic Performance

File attached will be the post of the others, please rely to post as work of part two.

PART 1: Choose ONE of the four questions below to answer. Indicate which question you chose.

Your post should be between 150 and 300 words. Be specific in your answer. If your post is vague or general you will be docked 2 points ( see rubric).

  1. How would you define stress?
  2. What is the meaning of stress to you?
  3. Do you think Americans are more stressed than people in other countries?
  4. Can stress affect the academic performance and increase the risk for development of diseases?

PART 2: Respond to one answer from your classmates with one post (between 150 and 300 words). If your post is vague or general you will be docked 2 points (see rubric).

Rubric:

DISCUSSIONS

  • 1st post: minimum 150 words and maximum 300 words. If less than 150 or more than 300, minus 5 points.
  • 2nd post: minimum 150 words and maximum 300 words. If less than 150 or more than 300, minus 5 points.
  • 1st and 2nd post need to be specific (your specific opinion or your specific ideas or your specific experience or specific examples from other countries ). If vague and very general, minus 2 points.

Importance of Culturally Appropriate Health Policies

Is it possible for a health policy to fail due to cultural factors? How important is it for the community to get involved with the decision-making process during policy development? After reading your Learning Resources this week, you will recognize the significance in cultural awareness and health policy development. For this Assignment, you consider community engagement in policy development.

To prepare for this Assignment, complete the readings and view the media in your Learning Resources. Consider the importance of beliefs and behaviors when developing health policies.

The Assignment (3 pages):

  • Explain the importance of culturally appropriate health policies.
  • Explain how one can develop a policy so that it gets the support of the community.
  • Explain how you might engage the community to be part of the voice when developing a policy.
  • Expand on your insights utilizing the Learning Resources.

Use APA formatting for this Assignment and to cite resources.

Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity is becoming an epidemic in our society today. What do you feel has contributed to this problem, and list a minimum of three ways to combat this problem you personally think would work.

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Initial Response: Initial responses should be no less than 200 words in length not including your reference(s) and supported by at least two references. APA format.

System Prescription Drug Costs in US

Prescription drug costs are skyrocketing in this country. This topic continues to be a hot topic, particularly in the political arena. Please take a position on whether you support or oppose the importation of drugs into the United States, as a possible strategy for addressing the issue with high prescription drug prices.

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Initial Response: Initial responses should be no less than 200 words in length not including your reference(s) and supported by at least two academic peer-reviewed/scholarly references. APA for

Drug use, Smoking,

Select ONLY ONE question listed below to write an essay for this week’s discussion forum.

1. Differentiate among drug misuse, drug abuse, and drug dependence.

2. The health consequences of secondhand smoke have been well documented. Do you feel that smoking bans in public places are fair to all citizens? Explain your answer.

3. What is BAC? Describe the general sequence of physiological events that takes place when a person drinks alcohol at a rate faster than the liver can oxidize it. Why?

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Initial Response: Initial responses should be no less than 200 words in length not including your reference(s) and supported by at least two references. APA fo

Health policy making

Please answer the following questions regarding the process of health policymaking:

Question 1: Discuss the implementation phase of policymaking in general terms.

Question 2: Discuss the interconnectivity of health policymaking process.

Response for each question should be submitted using the text box and be at least 100 words long and no more than 200 words long.

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Assignment Instructions:

Make sure you read and understand the directions and requirements for each Assignment. Please ensure you cite your references in APA format with a minimum of 3 references (You may use your textbook as a reference and you should have a minimum of 2 academic outside references). Assignment will be graded based on the following areas: Foundation and synthesis of knowledge, application of knowledge critical thinking, writing skills, and organization of ideas and format.

Viatical Settlements and Insurance

Read the information on viatical insurance at http://insurance.freeadvice.com/information/life/a…. Take a position on whether you support or oppose viatical insurance. What is the role of courts in being a referee for activities related to viatical insurance?

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Initial Response: Initial responses should be no less than 200 words in length not including your reference(s) and supported by at least two academic/scholarly peer-reviewed references. Please be aware that just “cutting and pasting” sections of articles (in lieu of writing an original initial post) is not acceptable and will negatively impact your grade. APA Format

Hypertension, Heart Disease, and Diabetes

Select ONLY ONE question listed below to write an essay for this week’s discussion forum.

1. Why is hypertension referred to as the “the silent killer”? Explain your response.

2. In your opinion, are we making headway in reducing the incidence rate of heart disease and cancers? Explain your answer.

3. How are type 1 and type 2 diabetes similar, and how are they clearly different conditions? What is “metabolic syndrome,” and how does it relate to type 2 diabetes mellitus?

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Initial Response: Initial responses should be no less than 200 words in length not including your reference(s) and supported by at least two references. Please be aware that just “cutting and pasting” sections of articles (in lieu of writing an original initial post) is not acceptable and will negatively impact your grade. APA Format

Health Policy and Policymaking

Please answer the following questions regarding the role of the courts under the U.S. Constitution:

Question 1: What are the core roles of the courts within the context of health services organizations (local, state and federal)?

Question 2: What are the effects of these roles on health policy and policymaking?

Response for each question should be submitted using the text box and be at least 100 words long and no more than 200 words long.

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Assignment Instructions:

Please review the Weekly Assignment Grading IRubric prior to submission (Click on View IRubric Icon iRubric Link in the main Assignment List page).

Make sure you read and understand the directions and requirements for each Assignment. Please ensure you cite your references in APA format with a minimum of 3 references (You may use your textbook as a reference and you should have a minimum of 2 academic outside references). Assignment will be graded based on the following areas: Foundation and synthesis of knowledge, application of knowledge critical thinking, writing skills, and organization of ideas and format. Refer to Library Online Resource Center for any research assistance. Refer to the Student Handbook for policies relevant to academic honesty and other procedures and policies related to this course. Assignments submitted late without advance

Role of Immunizations

Select ONLY ONE question listed below to write an essay for this week’s discussion forum.

1. Explain how HIV infection affects the body and how it is transmitted, diagnosed, and treated.

2. Discuss the role of immunizations in preventing infectious diseases.

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ALL FORUMS

Initial Response: Initial responses should be no less than 200 words in length not including your reference(s) and supported by at least two references. Please be aware that just “cutting and pasting” sections of articles (in lieu of writing an original initial post) is not acceptable and will negatively impact your grade.