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Influenza: Protect Yourself And Others, Sarah Fieber
Influenza: Protect Yourself And Others, Sarah Fieber
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
In clinic, I would recommend to each patient that he or she should consider having a flu shot as flu season is quickly approaching. I heard a plethora of reasons for not being vaccinated, and few of these reasons were fact based. Teenagers are inconsistent about flu vaccination, and I thought if I could present an argument in favor of flu vaccinations, this could make a difference for the coming generations.
Addiction Burden And Resources For Patients In Connecticut, Jacob Reynolds
Addiction Burden And Resources For Patients In Connecticut, Jacob Reynolds
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Nationally, the US has 60 million smokers, 14 million dependent on alcohol, and 14 million illicit drug users. One quarter of Americans over 15 have physiologic dependence on at least one addictive substance. A quarter of all deaths in the US are caused by addictive substances: alcohol, tobacco, drugs. There are an additional 40 million injuries and illnesses per year. Locally, one Connecticut therapist reports sending 30 of her patients under age 22 to in-patient treatment for opiate abuse.
Health Insurance Coverage And Young Adults, Cameron Sikavi
Health Insurance Coverage And Young Adults, Cameron Sikavi
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
- Young adults have the largest percentage of uninsured citizens of any age group in the United States. According to the CDC, 38.4% of the uninsured population in 2013 was between the ages of 19 – 34. This equates to 27.2% of 19 – 34 year-olds in 2013 not having health insurance.
- In Connecticut, 18-34 year-olds represent by far the largest demographic of those uninsured, at 43.3% , more than double the rate of the second highest uninsured demographic (45 – 54 year olds, with an uninsured rate of 19.2%). Unfortunately, this remains significantly higher than the national average. …
Cyberbullying And Internet Safety, Waterbury Ct, Gia Colman
Cyberbullying And Internet Safety, Waterbury Ct, Gia Colman
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Cyberbullying has become a growing public health concern with the rising interest and use of social media applications. This occurs mostly in the adolescent population but can continue through to college and adulthood.
Some important differences between cyberbullying and traditional bullying include:
- Students experiences cyberbullying can also be cyberbullies themselves
- Girls are more likely to be involved with cyberbullying.
- Cyberbullying doesn’t just reach students at school but at home as well.
- Students experiencing cyberbullying are 2x more likely to develop depression and anxiety disorders than those experiencing traditional bullying.