Essays on Fatality

Ebola virus disease, formerly described as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, refers to a severe illness that is usually deadly in humans. Wild animals transmit the virus to human populations where it spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids. Typically, the disease has a fatality rate of nearly 50% with past outbreak cases recording fatality rates ranging between 25% and 90% (World Health Organization (WHO), 2016). For example, an Ebola epidemic in West Africa reported in 2014 caused global panic because it was “the largest and most complex Ebola outbreak since the Ebola virus was first discovered” (WHO, 2016). In ...

1. The Ebola virus is a virus that belongs to the Filoviridae family of viruses. It causes a severe disease that has fatal consequences in the majority of the cases. Ebola appeared in 1976 in Africa when two deadly outbreaks happened. Besides, the Ebola virus is a general name that comprises a few species such as Bundibugyo ebolavirus, Zaire ebolavirus, Sudan ebolavirus, Reston ebolavirus, and Tai Forest ebolavirus, also known by its former name as Cote d’Ivoire ebolavirus (World Health Organization, 2011, p. 3). The majority of these subtypes (4 out of 5) originates from Africa and occurs ...

A Problem Exists

Riding motorcycles without a helmet can be equated to confronting a risk head on while hoping that chances will likely save you. The best way to stay safe is by preventing the risk in the first place rather than trying to find ways of reducing the impact of the risk. The numbers of motorcycle accidents over the recent past are evidence as to why all motorcycle riders should wear their helmets at all times when riding their motorcycles. Several studies have been conducted by different companies trying to look into the issue of whether the helmets have any correlation ...

In response to the fire tragedy that resulted in the death of firefighter Oscar Armstrong, according to the NIOSH Fire Fatality Investigation Report (2005), the Cincinnati Fire Department has made a number of changes to avert similar incidents from recurring in future. First, the Department has reviewed and revised its current standard operating procedures (SOPs) with respect to fire fighting. This is to ensure that its firefighting officers don not at any time enter burning structures without charge hose lines since it this was one of the factors that led to Armstrong’s death according to the report. Further ...

Article review

This is a review of the article “Establishing a Total Safety Culture within a Flight Department” by Homan, W.J., Rantz, G. W and Balden, R. B and published by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1998. The article presents principles and procedures based on behaviour. These procedures and principles are successfully applied to modify safety attitudes within Flight departments. It addresses the constraints and flaws of human condition and methods of employees to learn safe behaviour. It then goes ahead and propose management of crew resources as a tool of increasing general safety in the Aviation industry. Additionally, it identifies senior ...

Question One: Quarantine and Isolation

In the early stages of the emergence of infectious diseases, isolation and quarantine are in most cases the only and last resort used to control effectively and manage the conditions (Al-Ateeg, 2004). These methods are usually handy when there is a limited knowledge of a newly identified or an occurrence of a previously contagious disease that poses a serious public threat. While these methods are used to respond to emerging and re-emerging public health threats and protecting the public by preventing the exposure of the population who have or may not have contracted a contagious disease, there are significant ...

Abstract

PTSD symptoms among adolescents are largely connected with early start of alcohol usage hence making it imperative to diagnose and treat PTSD-associated signs before they escalate to chronic levels. Children with a number of post-traumatic stress disorders are more likely to engage in alcohol abuse than adolescents who are not exposed to trauma. With alarming rates at which adolescents use alcohol, it is appropriate that research activities be undertaken to investigate the abuse of alcohol among adolescents with PTSD. It is imperative to reduce fatality incidences of PTSD by providing the necessary support from psychiatrics professionals, family members and ...

The current Ebola outbreak has been termed as the largest outbreak in West Africa posing a threat to the public health not only locally, but also internationally. The latest outbreak began in late 2013 in Guinea and later dispersed in Liberia in March 2014. By August 14, 19 case of Ebola virus disease (EVD) have been reported in Liberal, which was 12 percent of 810 cases of the diseases reported globally (Arwady et al. 2015). In 1976, the outbreak was associated with 318 cases. However, the prevalence of the disease throughout 2014 revealed the lack of preparedness procedures and ...

Speech

Abstract: The following paper aims to provide factual data that proves the need to wear helmet. Every year US faces many accidents and fatalities, according t the gathered data, it proves that many lives could have been saved, had the rider been diligent and worn a helmet. Rather than having to live a life of disability, it is advisable to wear a helmet while riding a motorbike. In the following speech, an argument is provided along with data that supports the clause of wearing helmet while riding.

The choice to wear a helmet while riding a motorbike totally rests on the rider, but it is ...

Introduction:

The construction industry is one of the most dangerous and hazardous industries. In UK, the construction industry is progressively increasing with the continuous acceleration of the technological and industrial development. The scope of this industry composes largely of projects that include bridges, houses, roads, drainage systems, canal works, and many more. The role of the construction industry is vital because they contribute to the prosperity and competitiveness of the nation’ ...

The human race is facing serious threats from killer diseases caused by mutated viruses. Killer epidemics are one of the major predicted reasons for the extinction of human race. Kibola the newly identified epidemic is a matter of high concern for medical practitioners as well as pharmaceutical companies. This epidemic spreads through air and water which makes preventive mechanisms very difficult. Since this disease is caused by a mutated form of Ebola virus, the symptoms are almost the same as Ebola. However the mortality rate is three times higher and the spreading rate is also enormously high. The symptoms are high ...

Introduction

A.1 Outbreak Description

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is one of the twenty-first century viral respiratory diseases occurring in humans. The causative organism is the SARS coronavirus (SARS-CoV). Since the first infection was detected in Hong Kong it has escalated into a public health concern requiring immediate intervention (Smith, 2006). Reports have been that during November 2002 and July 2003 there has been an outbreak of the disease. It was so acute that it reached pandemic proportions starting in Hong Kong. The spread continued to 37 other countries with fatality estimation by world Health Organization of 10.9%. However, the ...

Fire Investigators Roles

Introduction

Fire investigation is a detailed examination of incidences related to fire. Fire investigators usually begin their work to determine the origin and cause of the incident after fire fighters terminate the fire. A fire incident with injuries and deaths require more detailed information than other fires (IAAI, 2010). The scene of the fire is similar to that of other scenes but it provides a different intensity for the fire investigators. Fire investigators must determine the cause of the fire as well as deal with the injuries and fatalities. The investigators should deal with their emotions in such an incident as ...

DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE

Specific Purpose Statement: Thesis Statement: Drunk driving is the leading cause of thousands of accident-related deaths that occur every year. Introduction I. Attention-Getting Device: In 2010, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that out of almost 33,000 traffic-related crashes in the United States, more than 10,000 of the people died due to drunken driving crashes. The figure accounted for 31% of all traffic deaths that year (FAAR). II. Purpose and Thesis: Drunk driving is the leading cause of thousands of accident-related deaths that occur every year. With the increasing number of ...

The excellence of the air around us is referred as ‘air quality'. In the case when the area is given good air quality credit, then it means that the air around the area is clean and most of all, unpolluted. Clean air is the most important aspects required for all living creatures on this planet. There are variant factors that causing poor air quality or pollute the air. The emissions from factories and vehicles used to play a major role in air pollution toxins. When the concentration of the pollutants reaches beyond the mark and can affect the health of ...

Introduction

Bacterial meningitis is an infection that affects the meninges, the cerebrospinal fluid and the spinal cord that causes death and disability in a number of people worldwide. This is a highly contagious airborne disease that is spread through the transmission of three organisms present in the respiratory secretions: Neisseria meningitides, Haemophilus influenzae, and Streptococcus pneumoniae. The onset or origins of the disease varies among different age groups and geographic locations. According to estimates, 200,000 people die annually of meningitis. Case fatality rates vary with age at time of illness and also depend on the particular bacterial strain causing the infection ( ...

The Accident took place in May 2013. A Mack Granite truck was being operated by Alban Waste headed to the northwest on a private road in Rosedale. The truck was ferrying waste to a recycling center. A freight train owned by CSX consisting of two locomotives with 30 empty cars and 13 loaded cars was headed southwest. The two meet at a private grade crossing; the train horn sounded the required times, but the Mack Granite truck failed to stop and collided with the train. The derailed cars released their products; three carried inside them hazardous materials, one contained sodium chlorate crystals, ...

Comparison and contrast of Umbilical and Nuchal cord

Introduction Prolapse in umbilical cord occurs in very rare circumstances. This condition is manifested by removal of umbilical cord from cervix before the delivery of the foetus. This cord serves as a food pipe to the baby for the transfer of nutrients from mother to foetus and also collects the digestive waste products from baby. During prolapse, the cord twins around the baby which complicates the delivery. This disease condition occurs only 1% of pregnancies. Due to the higher risk of foetal fatality, umbilical cord prolapse is considered as a medical emergency during labor pain (Critchlow et al., 1994). There ...

Interview and Survey:

Interview and Survey: High Pressure Lines INTERVIEW QUESTIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL Please answer the following questions to be best of your knowledge pertinent to your role as supervisor or manager of XYZ Company. Rest assured that the responses would be solely used for the research study on high pressure lines in the oil industry and would be treated with utmost confidentiality. 1. Commitment Level of Management 1.1 What safety and health policies and strategies have been designed by management to minimize injuries, illnesses, or fatalities in the work settings, especially those pertaining to ...

The Hot Zone, 3rd ed. (Electronic Version)

I. 1. Centers for Disease Control a) Page 159, 1st paragraph b) It is referred to in the book when it indicated that the main role ofthe Army is to fight military threats while the Centers for Disease Controlshould have the responsibility and authority to fight diseases. c) Centers for Disease Control means government agencies that protect public health through the control and prevention of diseases and the investigation and prevention of emerging diseases. 2. Amplification a) Page 12, 2nd paragraph b) It is referred to in the book when explaining the concept of virusmultiplication. ...

The world at large is at the brink of the great public health disaster called Ebola. The current Ebola outbreak began in December 2013,with the first case detected in Guinea in March 2014. The world is seeing more and more cases of Ebola and despite new public health measures being adopted each day, the epidemic shows no signs of abating. rom the time of its first discovery near the Ebola river in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1976, the number of reported outbreaks of this disease has been increasing over the years. The 2014 outbreak is the ...

SWAT, which stands for Special Weapons and Tactics is a specially designated law enforcement team that provides certain departments with the capability to safety during high-risk situations such as hostage situations, suicidal subjects, and VIP protection details among others. To effectively carry out these risky tasks, SWAT undergoes optimum and special training similar to that of the secret service. It is a special team that is operationally deployed on approximately 210 times annually to assist federal, state, and law enforcement agencies. Its members are selected, well trained and equipped, and thereafter assigned critical tasks to counter attacks. The unit is comprised ...

Introduction

Marburg virus disease (formerly known as Marburg hemorrhagic fever) is a severe zoonotic (animal-borne) disease, affecting both humans and non-primates. The source of infection for primates is unknown. However, research indicates that bats mainly infect the humans. The Ribonucleic acid (RNA) virus belongs to the filovirus family. Filoviruses belong to the order Mononegavirales. These viruses are enveloped, non-segmented, and negative-stranded. Marburg virus and Ebolavirus are the two genera of Filoviradae family. The only species in the genus Marburg virus is Lake Victoria margburg virus (Center for Food Security and Public Health, 2009, p.1). The virus has caused epidemics in ...

Abstract

Nepal Airlines DHC-6 Twin Otter lost the radio contact during scheduled flight between Pokhara and Jumla in Nepal on 16th February 2014.The aeroplane was discovered on the following day with the crew members and passengers dead with total fatalities of eighteen. Many incidents that took place in the recent past including Caribbean Airlines, Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 2501, and Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 that was indeed mysterious.Accidents in the aviation industry can occur in various forms, but irrespective of the nature of an accident, it is probably caused due to faulty equipment, pilot error, aviation administration, as well as ...

Introduction

Not a long back in 2012, Preston Carter, a 100 years old man, rammed his car into a sidewalk hitting 11 people including 9 children from an elementary school in LA. Though everyone survived the accident, four children suffered critical injuries (Mohajer 2012). This incident again highlighted the issue of the risks associated with the driving of senior drivers, and brought the age old question to the forefront as how old is too old for driving. The statistics of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that although senior drivers constitute only 9% of the population in USA, they account for 14% of ...

Mass disasters are events that occur without warning and causes large number of deaths. These disasters may be natural, accidental or intentional. Natural disasters include calamities like earthquakes, tsunamis, flooding etc., while accidental disasters include building collapses, train and aircraft disasters. Intentional disasters are observed recently with acts of terror like bombing and other weapons of mass destruction. The large number of human lives lost in these disasters requires identification. The forensic examination is not only for humanitarian reasons but also for possible criminal investigations. DNA analysis is one of the best methods for identification of individuals from ...

Introduction

The issue under discussion is the raising the Minimum Legal Drinking Age (MLDA) twenty-one years from the common majority age of eighteen years. The proponents are supporting the raised drinking while there are those who oppose the move and what the issue to be revised. The significance of raising the drinking age is to reduce the number of deaths in American roads that occur as a result of carelessness from the youths who are believed to have not attained the right age to handle their alcohol life. The proponents believe that when a loud to start drinking at age twenty-one ...

Tuberculosis is a serious health issue. All the five determinants of population health affect the fatality, prevalence, and incidence of tuberculosis. To start with, access to health care is one of the main determinants of outcomes of tuberculosis infection. A population with low access to healthcare is definitely likely to exhibit high prevalence of tuberculosis assuming that all other determinants are held constant. To illustrate, health care services given to people with TB help prevent, treat, and minimize the transmission of the disease. This helps in reducing the prevalence and fatality of the disease. In geographical regions with poor access ...

Ken Boyer

EC499 Effect of Gross Domestic Product on Road Safety in South Korea Abstract Road carnage has increasingly become a major source of death all over the globe. Many countries lose a significant number of pedestrians, passengers, drivers, cyclists and motorcyclists on the roads, highways and superhighways. This trend is particularly alarming in South Korea where loss of lives due to road accidents has become very worrying. The country is indiscriminately losing many people to this menace. The most unfortunate thing about this scenario is the fact that some of the country’s productive population is also consumed in ...

In the context of this film, a surrealistic body horror is displayed which was directed and written by David Lynch, an American filmmaker. The story portrayed in this movie is all about Henry Spencer who was left taking care of his own grossly deformed child in a landscape which was desolate. Spencer is shown experiencing hallucinations and dream of his lady and child in the radiator. The surrealistic imagery as well as sexual undercurrents is clearly portrayed in this film making them the main styles used in elaboration of the intended message. The main themes and purpose of the film therefore ...

Cardiovascular Diseases (CDV) Prevention Plan for the AAW Rural Southwest Florida Aims

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading causes of death in globally. According to the Florida department of health, the disease is preventable yet it causes the highest number of deaths in the the state of Florida (Brown, 2008). Prevention studies have been tackled to help improve the care for the people contacting t diseases. Effectiveness of the clinic has been improved while the risk factors of the disease are being put in check. The rate at which the disease is growing is alarming owing to an implementation plan to help curb the advances of the disease. Before preventing the disease, ...

Psychology

What is the significance of a detainee's biography in the forensic psychological assessment of mentally ill offenders? A forensic psychological assessment seeks to provide information to attorneys and courts for the purpose of making legal determination. The psychologist seeks to discern the relationship between the detainee’s mental disorder (if any) and the offence they are charged for (if proven). Biographical investigation is one method of performing a forensic psychological evaluation. The detainee’s biography provides background information as a source of knowledge to form the basis of a biographical investigation. A biography gives a unique and personalized narrative of an individual devoid ...

Health Studies/Public Policy

The devastating natural disasters that hit Haiti in 2010, poverty was at an ultimate high in the nation. The high poverty rate in the country essentially made it very vulnerable to the retraction of the infectious disease, Cholera. Many Haitians had little to no access to clean drinking water when the natural disasters took place, because homes and valuable possessions were lost. Contaminated water that was picked up from streams and rivers by civilians, were unable to be drinkable because many families, in loss of their homes, were now lacking stoves to boil their water in. This ultimately made ...

A. People v. Watson B. 30 Cal. 3d 290, 637 P.2d 279, 179 Cal. Rptr. 43 (1981). C. Decision &Year Decided In the year 1981, the California Supreme Court rendered a verdict convicting the defendant of secondary murder on the conduct of causing a fatal accident as a result of reckless driving. The court found rationality in concluding that the defendant’s behavior was deliberate and unprovoked, and he consciously disregarded human life. However, it can be argued that the court failed to define exactly when the conduct of an intoxicated driver can be regarded as an implied malevolence. ...

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Introduction

Dextropropoxyphene is a drug used as a painkiller. The mild opioid can alleviate long-term or short-term pains. Dextropropoxyphene is an opioid that is a morphine-related drug. It acts on the neural system in the spine and the brain and hence relieves pain. The drug has been available for use by blending it with other drugs or on its own. In the recent past, use of the drug has been rejected by several countries, among them Australia, because of safety reasons. In Australia, the drug has been recently in March 2012 following discoveries that Dextropropoxyphene can cause changes in the electrical activity ...

Salmonella

Scientific name of the causative organism: Different serovars of Salmonella enterica

I. Classification

Superkingdom: - Bacteria

Kingdom: - Bacteria

Phylum: - Proteobacteria

Order: - Enterobacteriales

Family: - Enterobacteriaceae

Genus: - Salmonella

Species: - S. enterica.

Strain: Salmonella enterica has more than 2500 strains of which Typhi and Paratyphi are the most common.

II. Structure and morphology

If bacterial:

Shape: Salmonella are rod shaped bacteria with diameters ranging from 0.7 to 1.5µm and about 2 to 5µm in length. Arrangement: Glycocalyx: Cell wall: Bacteria of this genus are gram negative. Cell wall components: S. Typhi has a Polysaccharide capsule Vi on ...

Hooning Behavior

Hooning behavior refers to the behavior of drivers who drive in an anti-social manner with reference to the standards set for the contemporary society. It entails the use of a vehicle in an irresponsible manner, which is hazardous especially in public places. The severity of hooning behaviors is assessed on the impact that a particular behavior has on the people involved. In fatal cases, hooning behavior can lead to the loss of lives not only to the driver in question but also to other road users. Due to its prevalence, many people consider hooning behavior an international problem. Owing to this, ...