S/L/233. Alternatives to Drug Prohibition

The paper examines the drug prohibition laws in Australia discussing the degrees of prohibition, the harm caused by legal drugs, i.e. tobacco and alcohol, the negative effects of total drug prohibition, and the alternatives to total prohibition.

S/N/212. Addressing Obesity in Australia

The paper addresses the problem of obesity in Australia examining health concerns related to the increase of body mass index (BMI) and the causes of overeating from social, cultural and psychological perspectives. Practical steps in dealing with obesity are considered suggesting short-term, medium-term and longer term solutions to the problem.

S/N/213. Primary health care approach to mental health

The paper looks at the primary mental health care services in Australia reviewing the changes that have taken place within the sector and addressing the problems of the privatisation and affordability of mental health care facilities, the transformations in the treatment of people with mental illness in Australia, and the future trends in mental health care.

S/S/195. Social Perspectives and Diabetes

The paper looks at social and economic factors that affect health focusing on the causes of diabetes and the social issues that contribute to the development of the disease. The problems of obesity, lack of health education, lifestyle choices and social stigmas associated with diabetes are addressed. The need for health promotion programs is emphasised.

S/S/196. Contribution of the Social Sciences to Public Health Investigation and Intervention

The paper looks at social and psychological factors also contribute to health and disease examining the impact of health related behaviours, i.e. smoking, alcohol abuse, ignorance of obesity risks, absence of preventive health care, stigma associated with illness, etc. The role of social sciences is promoting awareness about health risks is highlighted.

S/N/215. Eating Disorders in Young People: Primary Mental Health Approach

The paper examines the concept of 'eating disorder' providing a review of literature on the symptoms and clinical effects of anorexia and bulimia nervosa, binge eating, and the causes of eating disorders in younger people. Preventive programs promoting healthy eating behaviours are considered.

S/S/197. Media Representations of Substance Abuse in Indigenous Populations

The paper looks at the problem of alcohol and drug abuse in indigenous Australians arguing that substance abuse is higher and causes more harmful effects in the Aboriginal population. The coverage of the problem by the Australian media is examined; the roots of the problem are discussed.

S/N/218. Less Equal than Others: Evaluating American Health System

The paper examines the criteria of evaluating the quality of a health system proposed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), applying them to the analysis of the national health system of the USA. It is argued that America's health problems are largely related to the poor state of their health system.

S/S/172. Regeneration and Partnerships

The paper looks at the social policies used to improve the situation of deprived people in the UK known as regeneration. The role of partnerships in the regeneration at the neighbourhood level is considered; the principles of successful partnerships are discussed; the benefits of partnership approaches to the problem are highlighted.

S/S/173. Problem of prostitution in UK

The paper addresses the problem of prostitution in the UK providing definitions of prostitution, reviewing current UK legislation on prostitution, discussing the role of prostitution in society and considering the issues of housing and homelessness related to prostitution. Social policies supporting sex workers who want to give up prostitution are reviewed; solutions to the existing problems are suggested.

S/S/174. Comparative housing research: methods, limitations and purposes

The paper looks at the methods of comparative housing research (CHR) that is aimed at identifying commonalities and distinctions in relation to housing including cross-national research at micro and macro levels. Approaches to CHR are described; its aims are outlined; CHR limitations are discussed.

C/S/100. Compare and contrast what the UK Government is doing and what the Chinese Government is doing in relation to obesity?

The paper examines the measures taken by the UK and Chinese government against obesity drawing comparisons between the measures used in the developed economy and those used in a developing economy.

S/S/166. Modification of Behaviour towards Alcohol: Literature Review

The paper addresses the problem of alcohol in adolescents indicating the causes of adopting a drinking habit and discussing the relationship between alcohol consumption and emotional distress, parental influence, the effectiveness of education on alcohol avoidance, etc.

C/S/89. Social care policy and gender differences in mental health

The paper examines the Creative Support Services (CSS) project at Withington, discussing social policy towards women with mental health disorders. Policies dealing with mental illnesses are discussed; the aims of CSS are outlined; research into gender differences in mental health problems is evaluated.

C/S/90. Preventing Teenage Pregnancy and Social Exclusion

The paper examines the reasons why so many teenagers in the UK become pregnant and socially excluded. The strategies of the Government to combat the problem are described with examples of their implementation at a local level. Problems with this strategy are discussed and examples of how social professionals can tailor their services to meet local conditions are highlighted. Individual experiences of teenagers having become pregnant are described assessing present day attitudes to sexual health. Conclusions are made about the strategies needed by service providers.

S/N/178. The world is down with a fever: Dengue Fever

The paper looks at the worldwide prevalence and incidence of fever brought about by infection, fatigue, etc. examining its seasonal and geographical distribution. The estimations of the World Health Organization (WHO) towards fever are reviewed; risk factors contributing to its spread are outlined.

C/S/85. Japanese welfare state is unique: essay plan

The paper presents an essay plan on the Japanese welfare system arguing whether it can be considered unique, and briefly reviewing academic literature on the differences and similarities between the Japanese model and that of other countries.

S/S/146. Social welfare, adult care and the community in the United Kingdom

The paper investigates the issues of adult social care (SC) in the UK reviewing Community Care Act of 1990 (CCA), addressing the problem of eligibility for SC services, discussing accompanying financial constraints, defining key characteristics of adult SC in the UK, describing the role and impact of carers, evaluating the effectiveness of the current SC and considering the SC future prospects.

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