HIV/AIDS-- A Deadly Disease HIV and AIDS are a silent killer virus that many people have today‚ and even more that do not even know they have it. With the millions of viruses and diseases in the world‚ HIV and AIDS are the two that struck the world by surprise‚ becoming one of the most serious and most common diseases not just in the United States‚ but also around the world. HIV and AIDS is caused by genetics‚ accidental contamination‚ and sex; it therefore leads to medical doctors trying to find
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INTRODUCTION First aid is the immediate assistance or treatment given to someone injured or suddenly taken ill before the arrival of an ambulance‚ doctor‚ or other appropriate qualified persons. It is a skill‚ based on knowledge‚ training and experience. First aid training is important as it is relevant at home‚ work place or industries and any other place. The term “FIRST AIDER” is usually applied to someone who has completed a theoretical and practical instruction course‚ and passed a professionally
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HIV AIDS INTRODUCTION The arrival of the AIDS epidemic in the 20th Century‚ brought with it fear‚ superstition and prejudice. This disease is not the first one where society has imposed social stigmas‚ political agendas and outright pandemonium. Misunderstandings of other diseases like the bubonic plague‚ small pox and the Spanish flu also have caused hysteria among populations around the world‚ but the main difference between these epidemics and that of AIDS/HIV is that AIDS is a
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been referred to as AIDS for the first time in September of 1982 when there was an average of two reported cases per day. The disease was not just affecting homosexuals‚ but heterosexuals as well who had bad blood transfusions or use of infected needles. -In 1982 during a press briefing at the White House‚ a journalist asked the presidents spokesperson if he has a response for AIDS being labeled as a epidemic by the Center for Disease Control. The spokesperson asked what AIDS was‚ and doubted anyone
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Ten Health and Safety Courses Available to the General Public 1. CPR/First Aid/AED Training by American Red Cross Description: Course on providing immediate care in medical‚ breathing‚ or cardiac emergencies until advanced personnel arrive. Focus on common emergencies such as burns‚ cuts‚ and head/neck/back injuries‚ as well as and breathing emergencies and adults (pediatric also available) and how to respond in each unique situation. Course length is 2-5 hours and certification is valid for two
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There is an array of reasons that Gallaudet is paramount‚ to the Deaf and hearing community. The country’s first school dedicated to advancing the education for Americans with hearing loss. Gallaudet has paved the way for other Deaf schools and colleges. The great progression of other Deaf schools would not be what they are without the University to shadow after. In fact‚ it is viewed by deaf and hearing people alike as the primary resource for all things related to deaf‚ including fantastic educational
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Abstract There have been studies on HIV/AIDS‚ but there is currently no cure for the virus/disease. There is a misconception that AIDS is transmitted‚ but what people don’t know is that the virus HIV is what is transmitted; leading to the disease AIDS. The risk factors‚ major health promoting behaviors and symptoms that can alleviate the hardships that come with the virus/disease‚ can cause stress‚ frustration and conflict managing the illness. The impact of the medical condition on the mental health
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to develop a country which is once very dependent on help from others to be able to take care of it’s people economically through development. “In the years after World War II‚ the United States quickly became the world’s largest supplier of foreign aid. In fact‚ the United States assumed the position of a world superpower‚ and the government sought to implement a foreign policy that would maintain that status. By providing assistance to other countries‚ the United States hoped to strengthen a liberal
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DEFINITION OF FIRST AID First Aid is the initial assistance or help given to a casualty for any injury or sudden illness before the arrival of an ambulance‚ doctor‚ or other qualified personnel. AIMS OF FIRST AID Preserve life Prevent the casualty’s condition from becoming worse Promote recovery RESPONSIBILITIES AS A FIRST AIDER Assess the situation quickly and safely and summon appropriate help Protect casualties and others at the scene from possible danger To identify
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Federal and State Government Aid Effective with High Education In today’s Society the cost to earn a college education has increased over the years. With the competition and job market parents are stressing the importance of college with their children. The real problem at hand is that many families cannot afford to send their children to college. This problem is not only a factor in young adults but in many adults who have tried to make it in the world. Even though this underlying factor
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