The epidemiological triangle focuses on the three primary factors that directly effect the “what”‚ “who”‚ and “where” of diseases (Ferng‚ 2011). One of these factors is the disease agent and its characteristics‚ the host and the host’s vulnerability to the disease‚ and the environment that surrounds the agent and host (Ferng‚ 2011). It is crucial to examine these components and how they interrelate to reach a better understanding of the disease. In one corner of the epidemiology triangle for obesity
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Epidemiological studies A. Descriptive studies 1.) Case Control Study Title: Determinants of Malaria Program Expenditures during Elimination: Case Study Evidence from Select Provinces in the Philippines. Even though eliminating malaria from the endemic margins is a part of the Global Malaria Action Plan‚ little guidance exists on what resources are needed to transition from controlling malaria to eliminating it. Using Philippines as an example‚ this study aimed to (1) estimate the financial
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epidemiology in the surveillance and prevention of diabetes within the African American community. The examination defines and shows the purpose of epidemiology as well as the tools utilized in the study of the disease. This includes the epidemiological triangle which assists in outlining the levels of prevention for diabetes within the African American community. Diabetes is a serious problem in the African American community. According to Bailey(2007) diabetes is considered the fifth leading cause
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(JETEMS) 3(3): 191-195 © Scholarlink Research Institute Journals‚ 2012 (ISSN: 2141-7024) jetems.scholarlinkresearch.org Journal of Emerging Trends in Economics and Management Sciences (JETEMS) 3(3):191-195 (ISSN:2141-7024) The New Fraud Triangle Model 1 Rasha Kassem and 2Andrew Higson 1 British University in Egypt Cairo-Suez Desert Road‚ El Sherouk City 2 School of Business and Economics‚ Loughborough University‚ Loughborough‚ LE11 3TU‚ UK Corresponding Author: Rasha Kassem _
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• Identify the recent reforms within the federal civil service. o Sunshine laws o Sunset laws o Whistle-blowers • Explain the iron triangle model of the bureaucracy and the role of executive agencies‚ subcommittees and interest groups. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION How necessary is bureaucracy? If we can agree that individuals need rules and regulations to live together‚ then there must also
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Effects of Alcoholism One of the many problems in the United States is Alcoholism. Alcoholism is considered a disease and has several sever effects that can be dangerous‚ and in some cases fatal. Alcoholism can have negative effects on a person physically‚ psychologically‚ and emotionally. The most obvious of the three effects is physical. These are the effects that can become fatal if alcoholism is present for a long period of time. Alcoholism can cause cancer in the liver‚ stomach and kidneys
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ineffective ways to reduce drinking problems among young people‚ especially high school‚ college‚ and university students. The best preventive measures are often the easiest and most economical and can be easily implemented by parents and educators. Alcoholism is a broad term for problems with alcohol‚ and is generally used to mean compulsive and uncontrolled consumption of alcoholic beverages‚ usually to the detriment of the drinker’s health‚ personal relationships‚ and social standing. It is medically
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just like his father‚" comments another. Such a story sparks a debate as to the foundation of alcoholism. Merriam-Webster ’s Dictionary defines alcoholism as continued excessive or compulsive use of alcoholic drinks. What causes a person to be an alcoholic is a heated debate. Some argue that the disease is hereditary‚ while others advocate that alcoholism is due to a person ’s environment. Alcoholism a generally environmental disease‚ which is fueled by a person ’s genetic makeup‚ requires federal
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The Cause and Effect of Alcoholism What is alcoholism? Alcoholism is an addiction to consumption of alcoholic liquor. The consequences of alcoholism results in mental and compulsive behavior due to alcohol dependency. Alcoholism is one of the worlds major problems of today. A continuous disease with genetic and environmental factors influencing its manifestations. Alcoholism is often progressive and fatal. Many people tend to drink‚ abuse ‚ and depend on alcohol. The purpose of this essay is to
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The Many Effects of Alcoholism Many times when people hear the word addiction they tend to think about drugs or maybe to a lesser extent cigarettes‚ however one of the most common and horrible addictions is alcoholism. I attribute this lack of common knowledge to the fact that many people who have this addiction do a very good job at hiding it. Unlike illicit drugs alcohol is not hard to find‚ you simply have to walk into a liquor store or even a gas station. Because of this‚ addicts can hide themselves
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