Essays Tagged: "Health Concerns"

heavy metals

y in relation to anthropogenic inputs in explaining levels in animals that are high enough to raise health concerns? In spite of such uncertainties, one message is clear: these metals matter because t ... al effects found near some industrial sites in the Arctic. The potential impacts of metals on human health are covered in the chapter Pollution and Human Health.Heavy metals - an introductionMetals oc ...

(37 pages) 201 0 4.4 Apr/2002

Subjects: Science Essays > Biochemistry

Review of Article "studies of sleep in strange places"

ected by lack of non-artificial light for long periods of time as it pertains to sleep? What common health concerns can be addressed when we know more about the sleeping habits and needs of humans.If ...

(2 pages) 71 0 4.2 Mar/1997

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology > Human Biology

The rise in the new herbal remedy Glucosamine.

diverse opinion. Like many of the new herbs introduced into today's economy, this one has supposed health benefits. But still, as with any new drug, its usefulness in its field is both defended and c ... it is currently used for and if it has credible evidence supporting this, and lastly, if it has any health concerns that might speak towards its ineffectiveness.Glucosamine is present in most human ti ...

(3 pages) 36 1 3.0 May/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

The issue of occupational stress in 1990's-2000's.

an important issue. In our society, work underlies self-esteem and identity. In the past, workplace health concerns focused mainly on safety and physical working conditions. However, over this period ... ress can affect people in all areas and at all levels of work. Occupational stress impacts people's health and lifestyles. Continuing occupational stress results in physical, emotional and psychologic ...

(5 pages) 112 0 3.8 Jun/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Current Issues

Fad Diets and how they are harmful to your health.

heir plans. Though some of these diets have been around for years they are shrouded in mystery. The health concerns they create are worse than carrying a few extra pounds. There are safer ways to lose ... than carrying a few extra pounds. There are safer ways to lose weight. Fad diets can be more than unhealthy they can have long-term affects.Miracle diets are typically starvation or low calorie diets. ...

(4 pages) 332 2 4.6 Nov/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Health & Fitness

Human Papilloma Virus Symptoms Treatments Who's at risk?

HPV: Causes, Concerns, and CuresThere are health concerns that create trepidation in the general populace of America. Many, such as some influ ... ve? Are there any cures? Who is affected, and can it be avoided? Can someone with this virus life a healthy and productive life? What are the risk factors? These are all typical questions one might as ... k regarding any medical concern; medical experts spend their lives seeking answers to every type of health problem out there, and HPV is no exception. Fortunately, there are answers, and these answers ...

(6 pages) 66 0 5.0 Aug/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Diseases

TOP 11 Health Concerns

TOP 11 HEALTH CONCERNS-HIV and AIDS support-Diabetes-Backache-Arthritis-Heart Health-Depression-Weight Loss ... degenerate, leading to lipping and spurring of bone pain and decreased mobility and function.Heart Health disease is a wide-encompassing category that includes all conditions that affect the heart an ... he uterus, colon, and kidney). For overweight women, weight loss can significantly improve physical health. However, repeated weight loss followed by weight regain may be unhealthy, as it has been ass ...

(3 pages) 46 0 3.8 Sep/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Canada's Regulators and Genetically Modified Foods: The Public's Protection?

Canadians' concerns for the protection of the bio-diversity of their environment, as well as their health concerns, have fallen on deaf ears of laissez-faire politicians. Genetically modified organis ... nisms (GMOs) are not safe for the release into our environment nor are they without hazard to human health. Health Canada's mandate is not being obeyed, and Environment Canada's authority to exercise ...

(7 pages) 75 0 5.0 Oct/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science > Specific Policies

Health Concerns of Expousure to Radiation

Health Concerns of Exposure to RadiationEveryone in there lifetime will be exposed to radiation. Eac ...

(2 pages) 33 0 3.0 Oct/2004

Subjects: Science Essays

Public nursing in today's community

It has been said that: "Health care is vital to all of us some of the time, but public health is vital to all of us all of t ... e of the time, but public health is vital to all of us all of the time." My understanding of public health / community health nowadays is the science and practice of protecting and improving the healt ... ence and practice of protecting and improving the health of a community, as by preventive medicine, health education, control of communicable diseases, application of sanitary measures, and monitoring ...

(3 pages) 208 0 4.3 Jun/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community

Diet: Another Four Letter Word.

eing active duty Army, there is a misconception that military personnel are physical fit and lead a healthier lifestyle. From personal experience that is a misleading notion. If anything because of th ... occupation. The stressors of my profession and those inherent in my career field make maintaining a healthy style difficult.As I steadily approach retirement, in less than two months, I realize that I ...

(4 pages) 95 1 2.3 Mar/2006

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Health & Fitness

System Failure: Abandoning New Orleans - essay about whether or not it is worth it to rebuild New Orleans after the hurricane katrina.

o deal with this catastrophic natural disaster.New Orleans should not be rebuilt due to its ongoing health concerns, cost to the economy and its geological location. The first problem that needs to be ... r drained out. However, feces, human bodies and debris have contaminated the water, causing a major health concern to citizens.With an average summer temperature of thirty degrees, it makes it ideal f ...

(4 pages) 62 0 4.7 Mar/2006

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Current Issues

Consumption Patterns Paper

the last 20 years. Most of these changes have been the result of changes in lifestyles, incomes and health concerns. The world wide meat consumption has been changing dramatically, with better product ... ltry consumption is the fastest growing meat product, with the public putting a greater emphasis on health and the poultry farmers increasing production through better feed efficiency and faster produ ...

(3 pages) 299 0 4.7 Dec/2006

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Commerce Assignment - Global Businesses

. This harmful practice triggers global warming and degrades our air quality and has raised various health concerns.The need for global transportation of goods has also caused significant environmenta ... wage required for employers.Boost Juice has been so far very successful in its market. The need of healthy food in our community has greatly supported the upcoming of Boost. Because it is a franchise ...

(4 pages) 35 0 3.0 Oct/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Case study: Debt Policy at UST Inc.

on risks. The smokeless tobacco industry will always face potential lawsuits because of the ongoing health concerns. Also, even though UST has diversified into other markets (wine and cigars), these p ...

(7 pages) 153 0 5.0 Jan/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Effects and Disease Related to CRT Monitors

with computers is necessarily all that it’s cracked up to be. In fact, there are health concerns associated with computer use beyond the typical issues of carpal tunnel syndrome, ba ... uter monitors emit an electromagnetic field. And, aside from concerns about cancer, there are other health worries related to computer monitors. Those concerns range from emotional and physical stress ...

(5 pages) 1473 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Science Essays > Chemistry

Is daycare a viable option

ork. With this a reality can one rest assured that their children are being taken care of properly? Health, socialization, and morals are just a few things that influence the decision that one has to ... or not to place children in daycare centers. When children are put into daycare centers many health concerns can arise. These health concerns can be as minor as a cold or as severe as a life th ...

(3 pages) 21 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

Analysis of Companies Add Ethics Training; Will...

After the court battles they have fought in recent years along with bad public relations due to the health concerns of cigarettes Mr. Greenberg would like to see Phillip Morris regain the publics trus ...

(2 pages) 54 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Marketing Plan: Phase II (Pepsi)

ces fulfill the need to be involved with a social trend. That social trend would be weight loss and health concerns. Another need these fruit juices would fulfill would be a specific need. That specif ... hat specific need would be individuals who are interested in eating, drinking, and living in a more healthy way.Now that a general target population has been established a more detailed market analysi ...

(5 pages) 294 0 5.0 Aug/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Trends in Consumption Patterns

r incomes allow consumers to make buying decisions based upon factors other than just cost, such as health concerns and caloric needs. Fruit and vegetable inclusion has long been considered an importa ... any healthy diet. Consumers have traditionally made diet decisions based upon several factors like health, availability, and cost.Fruit and vegetable consumption is most often based upon seasonally a ...

(3 pages) 157 0 5.0 Oct/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management