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The impact of unemployment on heart disease and stroke mortality in European Union Countries
(2016-05-01)
This paper examines the relation between unemployment and CVD mortality in European Union countries during the first decade of the 21st century. Two separate studies are summarized, focusing on increased heart disease and ...
Asthma Mortality and Toxic Release in Texas - An Ecological Study 1980-2001
(2004-05-01)
Maddipatla, S., Asthma Mortality and Toxic Release in Texas - An Ecological Study 1980-2001. Master of Public Health (Environmental Health) April 2004, 97 pp., 4 tables, bibliography, 94 titles. There is a lack of literature ...
Maternal Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa: Steps Towards Millennium Developmental Goals
(2014-05-01)
Background: With one year to the millennium developmental goals (MDGs) target deadline of 2015, goal 5 "Improve maternal health" is still falling short compared to many of the other goals. Its first target: "the reduction ...
Literature Review of Effective Health Promotion and Education Strategies Used to Promote Health in the Refugee Community
(2008-03-25)
An estimated 33 million people have been displaced by complex humanitarian emergencies. The most pressing issues of refugees include HIV/AIDS awareness, sexually transmitted diseases, gender issues, human rights, conflict ...
Transmission and Establishment of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Childhood
(2013-08-01)
Transmission of Helicobacter pylori infection is thought to occur predominately during childhood in both developed and developing countries. Various bacterial, host and environmental factors influence H. pylori transmission ...
Prevalence of Obesity and Associated Factors for Diabetes in United States - 2005
(2007-04-01)
Tomer, Vikas, Prevalence of obesity and associated factors for diabetes in United States –2005, Master of Public Health (Biostatistics), May 2007, 27 pp, 9 tables. Diabetes is one of the major public health problems in the ...
Parental Intent to Vaccinate Young Children Against the Flu
(2013-12-01)
Background: Influenza is a preventable respiratory condition that affects over 3 million people every year. Young children are especially susceptible to complications from influenza. Daycare settings are highly vulnerable ...
Appropriate Delivery Of Care In American Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Systematic Review
(2013-05-01)
Objective: To assess and provide in-depth analysis of appropriate delivery of care in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) based on time of diagnosis within Americans in the United States. Design: Meta-analysis of ...
Hematologic malignancies following external beam radiation therapy for localized prostate cancer
(2010-10-01)
Ojha, Rohit P. Hematologic malignancies following external beam radiation therapy for localized prostate cancer. Doctor of Public Health (Epidemiology), December 2010, 88 pp., 6 tables, 2 illustrations, references, ...
Access to Care and Hospitalizations for Diabetes Complications Among Elderly Hispanics and African Americans in Texas
(2005-08-01)
Chaudhary, Prateek. Access to Care and Hospitalizations for Diabetes Complications Among Elderly Hispanics and African Americans in Texas. Master of Public Health, August 2005, 52 pp, 6 tables, bibliography. The mismanagement ...