Pregnancy: The Effects of Alcohol and Substance Abuse on Fetal Development Natalie Fontanella Liberty University Online Abstract This paper examined the effects of alcohol and substance abuse on fetal development in expecting mothers. The critical periods of fetal development during pregnancy are reviewed and discussed in order to determine the effects alcohol and substance can cause during certain stages. In order to gain a more efficient understanding of the effects different substances
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HOW DOES ALCOHOL MAKE YOU DRUNK? Drinking alcohol can be similar to a drug addiction unless the consumption is being monitored and controlled. Once alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream‚ it quickly moves throughout the body causing changes in mood‚ feelings‚ and behavior. Most people drink in order to be affected by these changes. Depending on the age‚ weight‚ and gender of a person and how much someone may be drinking can determine how fast the feeling of being drunk can begin. People
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the Reactions between Polyvinyl Alcohol and Borax in Making a Rubber Ball Introduction Chemistry‚ while usually thought of as being practiced mostly in labs‚ actually affects everyone‚ everywhere. Chemistry and chemical processes are constantly occurring. We are dependent on them. The air that we breathe‚ the food that we eat‚ and thousands of other simple and confusing things depend on chemistry. In this particular case‚ the relationship between Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) and Sodium Borate (Borax)
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Adolescent depression is a disorder that affects teenagers. It leads to sadness‚ discouragement‚ and a loss of self-worth and interest in their usual activities. Everyone experiences some unhappiness‚ often as a result of a change‚ either in the form of a setback or a loss‚ or simply‚ as Freud said‚ "Everyday misery." The painful feelings that accompany these events are usually appropriate and temporary‚ and can even present an opportunity for personal growth and improvement. However‚ when sadness
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menopausal‚age related or secondary.Postmenopausalwoman who present with fractures should be evaluated by BMD testing to confirm the diagnosis and determine the disease severity. PREVENTION OF OSTEOPOROSIS • Dietary approaches- adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D are important for the prevention of bone loss.Dietary sources of vitamin D include fatty fish‚dairy products‚ and liver.Caffeine has been inconsistently associated with decreased bone mass.Other possible dietary factors
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Sean Nelson SW320 J. Juarez Child Neglect This quarter at California State Polytechnic University‚ Pomona‚ I am taking a class called “Family Violence.” In this class‚ one of the most disturbing types of abuse that I have learned about is the neglect of children. Hard to detect and even harder to prove‚ it is the most common form of family violence between senior citizens who live with their families. In 1998 there were an estimated 903‚000 victims of child maltreatment‚ and more than half
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Epidemiology Paper Epidemiology Paper Many issues are at the forefront of public health‚ but prevention is still the topic most discussed by health professionals. This will always be the way to break the cycle of diseases and many other health-related problems. Using the epidemiology triangle and the basics of epidemiology teenage pregnancy will be examined. This issue is still the number one preventable problem in the United States because it is not a disease‚ it does not “accidentally”
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with hypertension. Nurses can utilize primary prevention of healthcare by promoting health and educating their patient on nutritional interventions and adequate exercise (Black & Hawks‚ 2009). Primary prevention of hypertension occurs when a blood pressure is within normal limits. Secondary prevention includes screening for hypertension and taking preventative measures in order to limit further complications (Current Nursing‚ 2012). Secondary prevention of hypertension occurs when your blood pressure
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5. Should it be illegal for a pregnant woman to consume alcohol? Consider the legal and health ramifications of your answer. They say one glass of red a wine is good for your health; however is it also healthy for women that are pregnant? Doctors surprisingly agree with the fact that woman can take a moderate amount of alcohol while being pregnant. Their recommendation of moderation is for the expecting mother to only consume 1-2 alcoholic beverages a day. They have done many test studies to
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to the health status of the community respondents in Sitio Kalayakan‚ Brgy. Kalawakan‚ Doña Remedios Trinidad‚ Bulacan Philippines. And this usually focuses on four related matters which are the skin diseases commonly arises during summer‚ the preventions‚ treatments and diagnosis that are appropriate. It also tackles proper hygiene. Hygiene is the science of health and its maintenance. Maintenance and promotion of hygiene is very important aspects of human physiological needs. Some related topics
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