Health Controversies: Statement of health controversies

Health Controversies
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Health Controversies
Statement of health controversies
There have been numerous public health controversies discussed globally. These public health controversies are very enthralling and are intrinsic to issues of public health. This is because such health controversies can hardly be settled to satisfaction of everyone once and for all. This paper will focus on genetically modified foods as a health controversy.
References and summary of main points
Smith, M. (2009). Genetic Modification "Inherently Unsafe". Briarpatch (Regina, Canada) Vol. 38, No. 1. Jan/Feb 2009: 18
The article reveals two opposing views on genetically modified foods. The opponents asserted that the long term health effects and health risks are still uncovered and therefore are not fit for use until full implications are decided. On the other hand, those who supported genetically modified foods argued that it is safe like any other organic food, and that such food helps in replenishing the declining food supply.
Lone, B. (2001). Determinants of Consumer Attitudes and Purchase Intensions with regard to Genetically Modified Foods: Results of a Cross National Survey. Journal of Consumer Policy, 24: 23-61
The article reveals that the consumers reject genetically modified foods generally rather than carry out an evaluation of the product on the basis of individual cases. However, the current situation may be altered by the growing availability of genetically modified foods in the consumer market. The article argues that health controversies bounds with each intervention in public health primarily because communities are the target group.
Chial, H. (2008). Rare Genetic Disorders: learning about Genetic Diseases through Gene Mapping, SNPs and Microarray Data, New York: SAGE
This article also talks about the issues involved in health controversies such as mode of intervention as well as the application to the general population. This article addresses the divided opinion of health professionals over health problems. The author says that where health debates take place with opposing opinions, cautious approach is of essence.