Endemic, Epidemic and Pandemic
Epidemiology is the collective term for the study of global causes, patterns and effects of health and disease conditions. Within the study…
How can we continue to promote equal access and service provision with so many existing imbalances?
Question How can we continue to promote equal access and service provision with so many existing imbalances? Answer An ongoing challenge with regards to health … Read More
How was the smallpox vaccine first developed?
Question How was the smallpox vaccine developed? Answer Smallpox is thought to have originated from northeast Africa approximately 10,000 BC; skin lesions resembling smallpox have … Read More
The difference between psychology and common sense
One problem with comparing psychology with common sense is that ‘common sense’ is a bit of a moving target. At various times, ‘common sense’…
How do we continue to promote regional and global disease prevention?
Question How do we continue to promote regional and global disease prevention? Answer The spread of communicable diseases remains an ongoing global threat, and the … Read More
Promoting regional and global disease prevention
As the UK seeks to manage its domestic health and social care concerns following its recent political restructuring, global health concerns can’t be ignored.
How have cultural and ethnic care perspectives toward health and social care changed as a result of globalisation?
Question How have cultural and ethnic care perspectives toward health and social care changed as a result of globalisation? Answer Globalisation has impacted society in … Read More
Obesity and heart disease
A high body mass index (BMI) can lead to an increased risk of coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease is a disease characterised by…
Technology in evidence based health and social care practice.
Applications and other smartphone technologies have allowed professionals to become more enabled to provide care.
How will rising mental health issues impact the field of health and social care?
Question How will rising mental health issues impact the field of health and social care? Answer Decades of research with regards to mental health in … Read More
