Essays on Susceptibility

Essay

Needs Assessment and Rationale Falls are a serious public health issue in the United States because it is the main cause of trauma-related incidents and injury-related emergency cases, and the leading cause of unexpected deaths among the elderly. People aged 65 and above comprise the majority of casualties from falls (Al-Faisal, 2006). The prevalence of falls rises continuously with age irrespective of gender and racial/ethnic affiliation. As reported by Stevens and colleagues (2010), “each year, about one-third of all older adults fall. In 2007, an estimated 1.9 million fall injuries among persons aged 65 years and older were treated ...

Background of the Study

The problem of HIV and AIDS has become a global one in the short time since the identification of the virus. Although there is no vaccine to protect against the virus, knowledge and education are two powerful shields against infection—and it has become clear in recent years that impoverished women in the developing world are particularly heavily impacted by HIV transmission and development of AIDS (UNAIDS, 2016). The goal of finding a way to slow or completely halt the spread of HIV and the development of AIDS has been an epidemiological conundrum for many years. Promoting health and ...

In “Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings: A Review,” C.S. Lewis famously said: “The value of myth is that it takes all the things you know and restores to them the rich significance which has been hidden by the veil of familiarity” (Lewis). The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and The Fellowship of the Ring, are two examples of fantasy novels that support this statement. The former tells the story of some children who are evacuated to the countryside, only to discover the land of Narnia in a wardrobe. The book evokes themes such as good vs. ...

Introduction

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) involves peripheral circulation, the brain, and the heart. The disease is a primary health issue in many countries around the world (Sawhney, et al., 2012). CVD develops through complex processes involving novel risk markers and common risk factors. Decades of research have demonstrated that a sibling’s or parent’s family history is linked to the development of atherosclerotic CVD (Gupta et al., 2013; Nelson, 2013; Imes and Lewis, 2014), which manifests as peripheral arterial disorder, stroke, and coronary heart disorder (CHD). Various Mendelian disorders have also been shown to contribute to atherosclerotic CVD. Although ...

670 Queen Street, Brisbane, Qld. 4000 Dear Mr. Sam Clements. As per your request an evaluation for the optimum site for the potential Gold Coast urban development retirement community was carried out. A preliminary design of the earthworks using geo-mapping with a computer model and the optimum arrangement for the urban development are the outcomes of our work. Three areas were evaluated. We recommend that the project be built upon AREA 2. AREA 2 is the least expensive site for the urban development while at the same time meeting the other requirements for earthworks. The AREA 2 site will ...

Step1: Patient situation:

The first step in clinical reasoning is to describe the patient in the context of the clinical situation. Ms. Melody King, a 36-year-old female was presented for an emergency laparoscopic surgery for a ruptured appendix. She has a medical history of asthma and depression. Her medication list includes Ventolin, Seretide, Sertraline. Postoperatively, Melody developed peritonitis and was treated with antibiotics and analgesic. The biopsy results of Melody’s sample revealed the presence of adenocarcinoma. Melody will need to undergo a few most test, and till then continue her stay at the hospital. The diagnostic tests: CT scan of chest, ...

How absentee fathers affect teen pregnancy in daughters

Introduction The family is the basic unit of society. From this structure, individuals learn the tenets of how to integrate into society and cope with other members. Most mammal species live in the family unit, be it nuclear or extended. Within the family, members learn to bond, share and assist each other with difficulties. The human species shows the most sophisticated form of human organization. When children get born, they only get taught how to survive as adults, but there are certain values that parents must pass on to their children. Each family and society have different values and ...

COPD is a medical condition that is characterized by alteration in lung parenchyma, bronchitis, emphysema and narrowing of the respiratory passages. It occurs as a consequence to chronic inflammation reaction involving the respiratory tract. The mucous secretion and fibrosis associated with chronic inflammation, can cause blockage and narrowing of the airway. Bronchitis refers to inflammation of the inner lining of the lung, while, emphysema is a clinical condition that occurs following the long term destruction of lung parenchyma. Bronchitis and emphysema are both characteristic features of COPD. Destruction of lung parenchyma causes loss of alveolar attachment and decreases the ...

Introduction

The large production of bisphenol A (BPA) in the world has been documented because of the increased usage of the same in various industries. The most critical industries that have been using this BPA include those manufacturing containers for foods and beverages, cigarette filters, thermal receipts as well as paper currency. With such a huge provision, it is critical that the basis of such developments only emanates from making the right choices over its uses because its production to a total of 2.7 million tons could be disastrous to the body. The main reasoning here is that the chemical ...

Arsenicosis is a medical condition that results from increased levels of arsenic elements in the bod and it is a global health concern that many states are vehemently fighting to eradicate. A study in 2007 noted that over 137 million people globally are victims of arsenic poisoning and many more face risks of exposure. For instance, the situation in Bangladesh has been alarming, where arsenic poisoning dates many decades back. Apparently, it has a population of over 156.6 million citizens and at least 90 percent face a chronic risk of exposure of the arsenic poisoning (Khan et al., 2003). ...

An Assignment Submitted by

Perceived Susceptibility The level of perceived susceptibility of sleep duration affects directly the ability of a person to operate vehicles, preserve healthy body weight, and maintain clear concentration. Low perceived susceptibility of sleep duration may create high risks for health in people who are deprived of normal 8-hours sleep. High perceived sustainability decreases the risks of maintaining negative sleep habits.

Perceived Severity

If a person does not realize the seriousness of the significance of sleep, it may lead to sleep deprivation, and as a result, to the problems like maintain good physical health, remain active, control appetite, and drive vehicles. High ...

The following is the summary of the article titled, Ebola Virus Outbreak 2014: Clinical Review for Emergency Physicians. The outbreak that took place in West Africa in 2014, is one of the largest Ebola outbreak reported in the history of the disease. Ebola virus causes a serious infection that is characterized by coagulopathies and septic shock. As of today, there is no effective cure for Ebola. The management of the disease is mainly through supportive therapy. The article aims to support physicians working in areas of Ebola outbreak with the essential information about the disease management, control and prevention. ...

The class information

Degree program Turabian Style Introduction Smoking is among bad habits which reflect young people’s addictive practice with regards to negative behavior. In this respect adolescents can become smokers of traditional or electronic cigarettes and cigars in addition to smokeless tobacco users. This trend indicates that adult smokers tend to start before they turn eighteen, and statistics proves that “14% of high school students smoke cigarettes, 13% smoke cigars, and 6% use [smokeless tobacco]” . Addiction to traditional and electronic cigarettes derives from availability of tobacco products for sale, peer group influences and most importantly advertising. Advertising impacts American young ...

Descriptive statistics refer to the numbers that are used in summarizing the descriptive data. In this case, the data refers to the raw information that has been collected in the field. Once the data has been collected, it is important for the user of the information to analyze in order to be able to interpret it and make sense of the information that has been collected. Thus, the first step in any statistic problem is to make sense of the raw information that has been collected. For a decision to be made, evidence has to be prepared in such ...

Our target company is the Coca-Cola Company. It is an American multinational company that is headquartered in Atlanta Georgia. It is best known for its main brand product-Coca-Cola which was invented by the founder John Stith Pemberton in Columbus, Georgia in 1886. The formula and the brand were later sold to Asa Griggs Candler, who carried out extensive marketing and brand development. This saw the rise of the company to dominate both the local and as well the international market in the 20th Century. The company has maintained the product formula a trade secretes although there are numerous experimental ...

Introducing the Microorganism

Candida albicans is a human microbiome member. It is opportunistic in nature and exists as a non- harmful resident of the genitourinary tract in 70% and of oral cavity in 75% of humans. It has shown opportunistic behaviour leading to infections in case of individuals whose immune system is compromised (immunocompromised). C. albicans is mainly responsible for 2 types of infection: superficial candidiasis like vulvovaginal or oral infections and systemic life-threatening infections. C. albicans has been observed to cause vulvovaginal candidiasis in approximately 75% of women. C. albicans is an obligate and diploid organism possessing 8 pairs of chromosomes, ...

The administration of proper medication is essential to the treatment of a health complication. As such, medical practitioners need to enforce proper measures in the issuance of medicine to enhance the betterment of patients (Bojesen et al. 375). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the value of medicines through the utilization of a case study. This study will be in line with the code of conduct for Oncologists since the medical practitioner in this scenario deals with cancer patients. Since the maintenance of confidentiality is essential to the success of the medical practice, the practitioners’ and patient’ ...

The Proposal

Vulnerability increases the likelihood of particular persons acquiring illnesses. The susceptibility may arise due to genes, poverty, cultural practices, environmental factors, etc. In this particular case, this essay conceptualizes on the risks factors that make diabetes prevalent amongst minority populations. The burden of the illness is much greater amongst the disadvantaged groups. What increases their chances of suffering from diabetes? What measures can alleviate the groups’ vulnerability to the disease? The illness also presents a challenge to health care providers who are aiming to enhance the medical outcomes of diabetes and prevent the disease. Diabetes management and prevention require ...

In the 21st century, climate change has emerged as one of the main threats to the environmental wellbeing of earth as a planet and the ecosystems. The National Academy of Sciences, in its 2009 Ecological Impacts of Climate Change stated that “Climate change is one of the defining issues of the 21st century. Therefore, humans are under a challenge to formulate guidelines, practices and behavioural standards that ensure that economic opportunities and improve quality of life are available to the human population in the long run and also climate and eco-systems are sustainably maintained. Notably, climate change and in ...

1.0 Introduction Cyber wars or cyber-attacks have been deemed to be the kinds of wars that will happen between nations in the future (Ophardt, 2010). In a cyber-war, the targets of attacks include the computer networks and other similar infrastructure of war enemies. According to Theoharry and Rollins (2015), cyber-attack is a new term to refer to a range of activities that are conducted through the use of information and communications technology (ICT). A number of nations have recognized this reality in the new warfare and have taken decisive steps to strategically position for the eventuality, but more importantly ...

Abstract

Land and rockslides are natural disasters that threaten people living in the Sultanate of Oman. In this paper, the fundamentals of disaster management are identified from their causes. First, the aspect of slope stability is covered. The involvement of this information follows the need to appreciate the vulnerability of mountainous regions to mass movement. The causes of mass movement are also explained. Further, the risks of rock and landslides are expanded with the intention of directing the focus of the paper. To be objective, the paper progresses to a review of the measures employed by the government of Oman ...

Introduction

Stainless steel is an alloy with iron as major part and chromium with at least 11% by weight . Stainless steel industry grew rapidly during the 1989-93 period . This paper analyzes stress corrosion of stainless steel along with prevention measures and selection methods for stainless steel. After carrying out the study, it would be established whether stainless steel is an effective alloy or not for major uses in steel industry through adopting various selection parameters. Stainless steel is called stainless due to the resistance to rusting and corrosion .

Stress-corrosion in Stainless Steel

In order to reduce various occurrences of intergranular stress-corrosion cracking and severe ...

Notably, the numbers of African American women reported to have hypertension in several genetic studies have been high. However, there have not been any efforts targeted at examining the attitudes of these women towards genetic testing for the condition (Taylor, et al., 2013). From he foregoing therefore, this study was aimed at examining the attitudes of these women towards the probable benefits and barriers concerning genetic testing for the condition through the application of triads that focus on different generations. This study was done to determine if indeed, there are differences in terms of their levels of education, their ...

Part 1

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) affects the immune system thereby weakening the body’s defense system by destroying white blood cells referred to as CD4+ cells(CDC, 2016). These cells are responsible for protecting the body against diseases. In the event that a significant number of these cells are destroyed, the susceptibility of the body to attacks by illnesses increases resulting to a more weakened immune system. However, by an individual having HIV, it does not automatically translate to them having AIDS (CDC, 2016). It takes quite a long time for the condition to progress from a virus to AIDS ...