tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74068024635442783322024-03-13T12:05:46.922-07:00Political Issues Covered by HripsimeMy blog focuses on the current issues surrounding the current health care system. Visit my blog to read different points of views and learn more about the changes occuring today!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07446159347729354637noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406802463544278332.post-61874596850320853342013-03-20T17:15:00.001-07:002013-03-20T17:19:49.166-07:00The Effect of Obesity on Health Care<br />
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<i>The current epidemic that America
has had to confront is the sudden and rapid growth of obesity rates
in states across the nation. Not only does this affect the </i><i><u>healthcare</u></i><i><span style="text-decoration: none;">
</span></i><i><u>system</u></i><i>, but it also affects </i><i><u>families</u></i><i>
and the quality of life </i><i><u>adolescents</u></i><i> will have in
the future.</i>
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In today's society an affordable and
easy dinner is ordering a greasy pizza from the local pizzeria down
the street, and regular workouts just don't fit into our busy work
and school schedules. According to one article, “In the year 2000,
no U.S. state had an obesity rate above 30%. In 2010, 12 states did.”
Although my main focus is the healthcare system, I've chosen to focus
in on obesity to discuss the changes that need to be put in place. I
will cover the affect obesity has on the economy, the average
Americans health care, and the changes in place.<br />
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At a time where America is trying to
control the cost of healthcare, obesity is becoming a larger problem
everyday. The economy is merely a small portion of the issue,
according to a financial service called the Motley Fool,
“obesity-related health care spending is estimated to cost up to
$190 billion per year; more than 20% of total U.S. health care
costs.” If the nation was healthier, ate better, and exercised
regularly we wouldn't have such a large amount of money going into
healthcare for obesity related issue. “A 5% reduction in BMI in
every U.S. state could reduce health care spending by 7% or more,
freeing up billions of dollars for the many needs of the future.”
With just small changes the nation could work together to help the
economy and allow for those dollars to be put to better use. “Smaller
waistlines would also mean less fuel expenditure for airlines, cars,
and other means of transportation, cutting down on both costs and
emissions.”<br />
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In addition to the economy being
affected the healthcare system is also feeling the effects of
obesity. In 2012 the U.S. spent more than $8,000 per person on health
care,” it's no wonder we don't have enough money to fix our streets
and buy books for our students. A 2011 article in The Lancet,
reported that, between 2010 and 2020, new cases of Type 2 diabetes
could increase tenfold; so could stroke, coronary heart disease,
hypertension and arthritis. The number of cases could double again by
2030.” This only shows how much damage obesity could do to our
health care system, causing more unhealthy Americans to seek
physicians aid and using up insurance dollars that could have been
avoiding through healthy planning.<br />
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One may wonder where we can start to
make changes, steps are being taken to control the sudden outbreak of
obesity but we have yet to see any of these changes yield great
results. First lady, Michelle Obama, has started her own campaign,
titled Let's Move, with the program “ensuring that every family has
access to healthy, affordable food. And, helping kids become more
physically active.” Small steps like these ones will some day
result in great statistics that show our nation is becoming a
healthier one. Not only does Let's Move help children but it also
gives “parents helpful information and fosters environments that
support healthy choices.” A healthy individual needs to receive the
support from their family and by helping the parents of children we
are able to attack the root of the problem. If bad habits are
controlled at a young age then the individual has a better chance of
avoiding obesity at an older age.<br />
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Overall, America is a long ways from
fixing the problem of obesity, but with a more conscious society and
a nation that wants to help their citizens, steps could be taken to
improve Americas health. Through changes of economy, healthcare, and
individuals themselves the obesity epidemic could one day no longer
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 32px;">Carroll, Dan. "The Price of America's Obesity Epidemic." <i>The Price of America's </i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 32px;"><i> Obesity </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 32px;"><i>Epidemic</i>. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 32px;">Motley Fool, 06 Mar. 2013. Web. 20 Mar. 2013.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 32px;">Let's Move." <i>Learn The Facts</i>. Web. 20 Mar. 2013.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07446159347729354637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406802463544278332.post-85583266317243212402013-03-13T20:15:00.004-07:002013-03-13T20:15:54.379-07:00Comparing Two Speeches<br />
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I watched two speeches that were
based on healthy and unhealthy eating, these speeches focused on persuasion and
changing ones lifestyle and incorporating healthier choices. The first speech
was of a girl in her bedroom sharing her research and knowledge of the effects
of unhealthy eating. While the second clip was of a mature woman in a hospital
setting talking to a couple people about her experience and sharing her
knowledge that she both learned over the years and also experienced in her work
environment. The first speech to me seemed to be sympathetic and appealing to
ones emotions. She seemed as though she may have been speaking from her
personal experiences or experiences of someone close to her. She even recommended
different methods to incorporate a healthier lifestyle in addition to healthier
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The second speech seemed more of a
professional informative speech, since she was a nurse she was most likely familiar
with giving speeches like this on a daily basis to customers. Although this
speech too, was informative and persuasive, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>she lacked personal appeal and that comfort
you should feel from a speech. She did however cover bad behaviors and ways to
reduce risk of death from heart disease. </div>
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The girl with the webcam touched on
the health issues that arrive even at a young age, and how people lose energy
with overeating and weight gain. While the first speech brought up facts and
information the second speech brought about examples such as what five pounds
of fat visually looks like. Both ladies did however appeal to pathos, which is
an appeal to emotion, the first speech brought up how people who eat more deal
with depression and the second speech brought up the comparison of food
addiction to drug addiction. Both speeches were able to use facts in addition
to bringing up the positives of eating healthy and the negatives of over eating
or eating poorly. Both ladies did a very good job of defending their cases and
expressed their opinions very well.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07446159347729354637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406802463544278332.post-18123872057769622412013-03-12T18:52:00.003-07:002013-03-13T19:06:04.961-07:00Major Changes for Health Insurance in the Near Future<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">In
recent response to the the governments plans of changing the health
care system some might find themselves being forced to pay for
insurance or having to pay a fine for not having any. As of January
1<sup>st</sup>, 2014, health care in the United States will take a
turn that effects all of its citizens and occupants. Some might find
these changes as a burden while others find it as a stepping stone
for the US. Many other countries have a health care system that
provides services for all of its citizens, ensuring that the nation
as a whole is in good health or can receive the health care they need
while the United States currently offers it only to those who can
afford it or are qualified to receive it from the government. Some of
the changes that will be put into place, according to
www.healthcare.gov, will be the requirement that all US citizens have
insurance, there will be an insurance marketplace, and more tax
credits to individuals who need it. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"> In
2014, there will no longer be discrimination due to per-existing
conditions or gender, ensuring that insurance companies can not
refuse to sell coverage or renew policies because of an individuals
pre-existing conditions. This can be seen as a benefit to the health
care system because so many times citizens are faced with the need
for health care but no means to pay for it since they are faced with
tragic illnesses such as cancer. Citizens might argue that the
acceptance of a wide variety of customers will decrease the quality
of care in the health care facilities but it's evident to others that
with this new change there will be a decreased need for care because
the populations health as a whole is going to increase. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> In
addition to no discrimination the health care system will now be
making it mandatory for individuals in the US to have health care
insurance (</span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">Kaiser Health
Reform</span></span><span style="font-size: small;">). One might argue that the
requirement to have health care is too much for 2014 but others see
it as a step closer to a healthier United States. Those who do not
buy their own insurance will pace penalties, according to the health
care website, “tax credits are being put in place to make it easier
for the middle class to afford insurance” and in addition to making
it affordable they are making it possible to pay through reduced cost
sharing which includes co-payments, co-insurance, and deductibles.
The government is doing everything in its power to make this new and
approved Affordable Care Act one that is appealing to everyone.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The
government is also creating a marketplace where “<span style="color: #0e0e0e;">Individuals
and small businesses can buy affordable and qualified health benefit
plans in the new transparent and competitive insurance marketplace”
(Affordable Care Act). What the people of our country would like
about this part of the new act is that by allowing individuals the
freedom to see all possible options it's putting the control back
into the citizens hands. So although there is the mandatory insurance
for everyone, the government is changing the rules in order to make
it favorable to everyone. </span></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0e0e0e;"> Through
tax credits, the elimination of policy cancelations and acceptance
for all the people of the United States will soon see that the
changes coming to us in 2014 are going to create a safer environment
full of healthy people. No plan is perfect and accommodating changes
will most likely rise when 2014 comes around, but for now the
Affordable Care Act can be seen as a step towards a better future. </span></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"Affordable
Care Act." </span><span style="color: black;"><i>Health Care</i></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;">.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, </span></span></span></span>
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12 Mar. 2013.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"Kaiser
Health Reform." </span><span style="color: black;"><i>Implementation
Timeline - Kaiser Health Reform</i></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;">.
Kaiser Permanente, </span></span></span></span>
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12 Mar. 2013.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<strong>Have You Gotten Your Flu Shot Yet?</strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">With health care at such high costs some families are opting out on flu shots, bundling up their children with thicker jackets, and hoping they can pass this season by like the last. Flu season is here and “its numbers on the death total are reporting to have crossed the “epidemic” territory” (McNeil). For those who can afford the flu shot or have insurance are still not promised one hundred percent protection from the flu, actually the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported to only be effective “</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-size: 15.0pt;">50 percent to 70 percent of the time,” the flu shot is also known as only being “moderately” effective (</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">McNei</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-size: 15.0pt;">l). This flu season we suffered a greater number of loses and it is reported and confirmed through a flu test that twenty children have passed away due to conditions pertaining to the flu. While the number is significantly larger, not all children were tested for the flu, but deaths were still reported as a cause of the flu (</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">McNeil</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-size: 15.0pt;">).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-size: 15.0pt;">Some illnesses that the flu shot has no effect on include norovirus and the whooping cough along with the common cold these diseases that are spreading in the United States are coming at a time where the flu is already hitting hard, making the winter time a difficult one for all families across the nation. Not only is there a problem of not getting the vaccines but another issue circulating right now is the problem of supply and demand. It is reported that, “the industry had made and shipped only about 130 million doses, and it is reported that in a typical year only thirty seven percent of people get vaccinated” (</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">McNeil</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-size: 15.0pt;">). </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-size: 15.0pt;">Families across the nation are battling with the flu and we can see it in the results of studies being held today. Dr. Bresee even goes on to compare this year’s epidemic results to that of 2003 and 2004, where the H3N2 virus killed more Americans than normal. These types of situations and past incidents help doctors today to do a better job, catching illnesses early on and providing patients with the necessary medication or advisement. The Center of Disease and Control stated “a new vaccines offering lifelong protection against all flu strains, instead of annual partial protection against a mix-and-match set, must be created” (</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">McNeil</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-size: 15.0pt;">). Although this is obviously a great idea locals and doctors realize that no ones desires to create a magic vaccine of such are strong enough to provide the funds necessary. The cost of creating a vaccine to such extent would cost around one billion dollars, money that the government would never give up easily. The issues on the flu will always be here until the government comes together with doctors to create a plan that works with everyone, whether they don’t have insurance or just don’t care to get the vaccine, rules that enforce people to receive a vaccine need to be put into place to create a virus free environment. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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such as, expanded access to free preventive care for patients of all
ages. Although the changes made are great for the citizens of this
country it does involve money and that is a major red flag for the
government. In 2014 the United States health care services will take
a turn, but will it be for the better or for the worse? My blog will
cover subjects such as insurance exchanges, mandatory health care
plans for individuals, penalties, the expansion of Medicaid and so
on. Not only will I cover the future issues but I'll also discuss the
current health care system, it's perks and it's flaws. I'll keep you posted on new information and discuss my personal opinions as well, hope you enjoy my blog!</span></span></div>
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