Monday, December 15, 2014

Current Fitness And Health Matters That Affect Students

By Misty Tyler


Many students desire to pursue a career in the healthcare industry. As the global population grows, more and more people will require medical care. For this reason, many students see this profession as a lucrative career. However, there are many fitness and health matters affecting students today.

One problem is that, in some cases, a patient is receiving unnecessary care from their physicians. Overusing medical facilities can cause problems, as well as having unnecessary care accounts for patients that do not really need it. This increases medical costs by billions of dollars every year. One such example of unnecessary care is early elective deliveries, which has increased dramatically over the past few decades.

The reputation of a school is very important. It is a good idea to choose a school that is respected for training good professionals. Students need to look at the curriculum as well as the training methods each school uses. Many employers will want to hire students that have good practical experience in various hospital or clinic settings; therefore, it may be worthwhile to check into this with potential schools.

Another problem is when plans, such as Medicare and Medicaid, pay providers indiscriminately. This means they are making payments for whatever services are performed by the provider, whether it truly benefits the patient or not. This creates a system where perverse incentives are being given to providers at the expenses of patients. It also means that billions of dollars are being wasted every year on these services.

If you are a busy person who finds it hard to find time to work out, do not get discouraged. Remember that you can make physical activity a part of your everyday life by slipping in these activities throughout your day. If you live close to work, walk or bike to the office. Take the stairs at work rather than the elevator. Try to work out on an elliptical machine while you listen to music or watch your favorite TV programs. You do not have to be a couch potato.

This can often change in college. In a college setting, there is less structure and the student is on their own for the first time. This can mean that meal times may become less structured as well. Many students report skipping meals, which can be detrimental to your body. Some young students also do not know how to cook nutritious foods for themselves, so they instead opt for quick unhealthy junk foods like pizza and burgers.

Another reason why students may be at risk with their health is due to economic issues. Often students are burdened with loans and credit card debt, so they may not feel that they are able to afford healthy good foods. Sometimes it is cheaper for them to buy processed foods or take-out items instead of buying separate ingredient to cook themselves. Also, if a student is financially-strapped, they may feel that they cannot afford the college meal plan, which may offer better meals, but at a cost.

These are just some of the t health issues that affect society today. The costs of medical services will always rise. However, with good management, everyone can benefit from good care.




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