Describe the present composition of the board membership. Evaluate the social-cultural issues that might influence health economics in your state based on the diversity of the board in question.

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Prior to engaging in this discussion, please read Chapter 17 in the text and review any relevant Instructor Guidance. It is suggested that you review the recommended articles to glean any helpful information. To begin you initial post, research one of the health profession licensing agencies in your state. Analyze and comment on the role this professional licensing group plays in the creation of policy within the profession as well as the impact those policies potentially have on the economics of health services. Then, specifically look at the composition of the licensing agency’s board of directors. Describe the present composition of the board membership. Evaluate the social-cultural issues that might influence health economics in your state based on the diversity of the board in question. Is the present composition a fair representation of the community the board is supposed to serve? What, if any, consumer representation exists on the board? Compare and contrast economic challenges and incentives among health care’s organizational models such as the licensing agency you have selected.

Describe an intervention that you would use for Jonah if you were the social worker in this case.

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As a social worker, you will meet children and adolescents who are in complicated family situations and may require a variety of resources for support. There are many times when these situations involve drug abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and/or neglect. If these factors are present within a child’s or adolescent’s environment, it will impact their development. As mandated reporters, social workers are legally required to report any suspicion they have of child abuse or neglect to local authorities in an effort to ensure a healthier environment within which they can grow. For this Discussion, review the case study “Working With Clients With Addictions: The Case of Barbara and Jonah.” Consider this week’s reading in the Learning Resources.
Post an explanation of influences of Barbara’s addiction on Jonah’s future development. Describe an intervention that you would use for Jonah if you were the social worker in this case. Please use the Learning Resources to support your answer.

Explain why you identified each argument as either strong or weak in each category.

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Finding “factors for” and “factors against” a position is a versatile tool for critical thinkers. In this assignment, you will practice this technique more formally by examining one of several contemporary issues. Using your readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research methods for creating arguments using factors for and factors against an issue. Select a topic for use in this assignment. It is recommended that you choose a topic that is personally meaningful or interesting to you. Examples of topics can include, but are not limited to, the following: Underage drinking: Lowering the legal drinking age in the United States. Gun control: Increasing restrictions on the civilian possession of non-hunting guns. Selective service: Enacting compulsory military service obligation for all US citizens. Universal health care: Governmental provision of free health care for all citizens. For the selected topic, complete the following: Construct at least six reasons for and six reasons against the topic. Rank the reasons in terms of strength and effectiveness. Explain why you identified each argument as either strong or weak in each category. Include the following two parts in your completed assignment: Part 1: Compile a matrix (using the template below) that lists and ranks six arguments for and six arguments against the issue you have selected. Rank the reasons for each side of the issue from strongest to weakest. Part 2: After you have compiled your matrix, write a 500–700-word paper in Word format. This essay should explain and synthesize the information in your matrix. Defend why you have ranked each argument as either strong or weak. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

Discuss the Malian beliefs about food and who is deserving of chicken.

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• Discuss Kwashiorkor.
• In what age range do you usually see kwashiorkor and why? 
• Discuss the Malian beliefs about food and who is deserving of chicken.
• How do you think different cross-cultural beliefs about food influence health? 
• Why do people in the United States so often attribute huger to overpopulation? 
• Consider the fact that we have 120% of the food we need to feed every mouth on the planet. Why then are approximately 1 billion (or one out of every 7 people) hungry on our planet?