Discussions

 Discussions

Public Health:

DQ1

Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern throughout the world. Read the information posted by the . In 200 to 300 words, describe one key concept that the CDC is trying to communicate? In your own words, why is antibiotic resistance a significant problem? Include at least two scholarly references (using APA formatting and style) to guide your discussion.

DQ2:

Healthy People 2020 provides an overview of disparities in health outcomes. Read through Healthy People 2020, particularly the area on disparities. Select one disparity that is of particular interest to you. In 200 to 400 words, identify at least one way in which members of this group may be disadvantaged with respect to health status. Include at least two scholarly references (using APA formatting and style) to guide your discussion. 

DQ 3

Research and read about universal healthcare efforts in the United States. Using approximately 200 to 400 words, provide the pros and cons of universal healthcare in the United States. Include at least two scholarly references (using APA formatting and style) to guide your discussion. 

DQ4

The Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) has been intimately involved with local disasters in the last decade. Review some of the work that FEMA has been involved in recently in your area. Investigate and describe some of the work done by FEMA after a recent disaster in your area. Using approximately 200 to 400 words, describe some of the public health implications of these disasters and FEMAs role in preventing controlling these situations. Were they effective? Be sure to show accurate evidence to defend your position! Include at least two scholarly references (using APA formatting and style) to guide your discussion

Psychology:

DQ5

The topic of Mindfulness has been very controversial in psychology. Give a definition of mindfulness and explain why it is such a controversial topic. Be thorough with your thoughts connect to at least 1 article for a theoretical connection. Cite the article in APA format