Etiology Lyme disease is an illness that is caused by a spirochete bacterium‚ Borrelia burgdorferi‚ which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. Ixodes dammini‚ which is the deer tick‚ is located in the northwest and Midwest region of the united states‚ are commonly known to infect humans. They are found in grassy areas (including lawns)‚ and in brushy‚ shrubby and woodland sites‚ even on warm winter days. They prefer areas where some moisture is present. The tick has
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Violence in the schools have become a prominent problem all across the world‚ the issue is one that was ignored for far too long. Although school violence is commonly misinterpreted for bullying only‚ school violence includes any type of aggression‚ hostility‚ assault‚ or any interpersonal conflict that happens within the school. School violence is an issue that must be addressed and dealt with immediately as the results are detrimental‚ and sometimes even deadly. School violence can take place via
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PREVENTION Long-term solutions to the problem of baby dumping require efforts at prevention. Steps must be taken to prevent unwanted pregnancies‚ provide assistance to parents in crisis‚ and increase communication within families and communities. * Sexuality Education Baby dumping presumably results from unwanted pregnancy. To prevent baby dumping‚ it is therefore ultimately necessary to educate individuals about sexuality. We supports age-appropriate comprehensive sexuality education‚
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Website Review and Summary Ryan Davis HCS/457 September 1‚ 2013 Kendrick Brown As any of the leader of the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative (TPPI)‚ Center for Disease Control is assisting with the confederate business of the of the assistant secretary for health (OASH) for reducing adolescent parturiency and stating differences in adolescent parturiency and labor amounts. The OASH Office of Adolescent Health (OAH) is advocating community and personal object that exists to reserve medical
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assessment which includes history‚ symptoms and physical exam. According to “Center for Disease Control and Prevention” (2014)‚ “An asthma attack can happen when you are exposed to “asthma triggers” (Learn How to Control Asthma). “The most common triggers are tobacco smoke‚ dust mites‚ outdoor mites‚ outdoor pollution‚ cockroach allergen‚ pets‚ mold and smoke from burning wood or grass” (“Center For Disease Control and Prevention”‚ 2014). Asthma can be treated and managed by identifying triggers‚ avoiding
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Sodaly Chhun Prof. Linda Mallen Due Date: 4/17/13 Research Paper The Effect of Gum Disease on Human Health. People think the way to have a charming smile is to have white teeth. However‚ that is not all there is to have good oral health. Healthy gum tissue also is an important part of tooth structure which enables our healthy bright smile. Healthy gums aren’t just important for your oral health‚ but they can also be important for your overall health. Numerous research studies suggest that other
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describes a new prevention program you will be offering in your school counseling program. According to Miller‚ grant writing takes many steps‚ but to start‚ some topics to cover would include the reason for the project‚ goals and objectives for the project‚ activities that will be accomplished‚ the amount of funding needed‚ evaluation strategies‚ and other support for the project (as cited in Reese‚ 2005). Thus‚ the aforementioned items have been included to describe the new prevention program that
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Prevention Program Teen pregnancy is on a continuous rise in the United States because teenagers are having sexual relations at younger ages. This is an epidemic leading to young people losing out on many positive chances to better their lives such as; finishing school‚ having a stable financial plan‚ and the ability to be emotionally and mentally healthy. Many teenagers aren’t using rational thinking when they are presented with the opportunity to interact with others sexually‚ the consequences
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Infection Control What causes people to get sick? How is disease spread from one person to another person? What can be done to stop the spread of infection and disease? As a health care worker‚ it is important to know the answers to these questions. When you understand what causes infection‚ you can learn how to prevent it. Infection control is a set of practices and procedures that will help to prevent the transmission of disease within a health care facility. Infectious and Communicable Diseases Diseases
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IC01The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control1.1 Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection It is our responsibility as employees to take precautionary measures to prevent and control the spread of infection in the workplace. this involves working safely to protect myself‚ other staff‚ visitors and individuals from infections. Some of the legislation and regulations that relate to the control and prevention of infection include the Health
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