CONCEPT 8 CONCEPT OF HEALTH PROMOTION 8.0 INTRODUCTION/IDENTIFICATION OF CONCEPT Considerable differences appear in the literature regarding the use of the term health; wellness; health promotion; primary‚ secondary‚ and tertiary prevention; health protection; and illness prevention. These differences are confusing to both health professionals and the consumers of health care services. Authors in nursing and the health care field present different definitions of health promotion and primary prevention
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Stroke I. Pathophysiology A. Ischemic Stroke 1. Results from blockage of a cerebral artery‚ leading to decreased blood flow. 2. Cerebral blood arteries dilate and constrict due a process called cerebral autoregulation. 3. This process is affected by stroke 4. One possible ischemic stroke occurs due to blockage of an intracranial vessel due to an embolus from a distant area (i.e. cardiogenic embolus)‚ 5. Another possible ischemic stroke occurs due to in situ thrombosis of an intracranial vessel
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There are a range of health promotion initiatives that follow the Ottawa Charter action areas in the area of sexual health. The Ottawa Charter is document which was produced by the World Health Organization in 1986 to give direction to health promotion through clear definitions‚ action plans and positive involvement. The Ottawa Charter is made up of action areas‚ which are regarded as essential to any effective health promotion worldwide. Sexual health is basically a state of physical‚ mental and
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TEXT DESCRIPTION OF THE SIX-STROKE ENGINE INTRODUCTION: The majority of the actual internal combustion engines‚ operating on different cycles have one common feature‚ combustion occurring in the cylinder after each compression‚ resulting in gas expansion that acts directly on the piston (work) and limited to 180 degrees of crankshaft angle. According to its mechanical design‚ the six-stroke engine with external and internal combustion and double flow is similar to the actual internal reciprocating
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“Stroke: Strategies for Primary Prevention” This article educates both patients and health care providers alike about preventing strokes before it becomes too late. Strokes are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in North America. If the population becomes educated about the prevention of strokes‚ one day it will no longer be a major cause of death in the United States. Primary prevention involves a program of activities directed at improving general well-being while also involving specific
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How to Prevent Heat Stroke Heat stroke can be a risk‚ especially in the summer months. If you want to enjoy the outdoors in hot weather‚ you should keep hydrated and avoid overly exerting yourself in heat and humidity. If you have to be outside‚ drink plenty of fluids and take breaks in a cool place. You should avoid liquids that dehydrate you‚ such as caffeine drinks and alcoholic beverages. Instructions 1. Prevent Heat Stroke o 1 Limit the time you spend outdoors to the early morning
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Unit 01 Stroke awareness F/503/7150 You will: Know what a stroke is 1.1 Identify the changes in the brain associated with stroke Bleed‚ Blockage depending on area. The brain controls how you move‚ feel‚ communicate‚ think and act brain changes from a stroke may affect any of these abilities. Some changes are common no matter which side of the brain the injury is on. Others are based on which side of the brain the stroke injures 1.2 Outline other conditions that may be mistaken for stroke
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Journal of Case Research Volume III Issue 01 Technology as A Tool for Turnaround: A Case of Scooter India Limited A. Sahay1 and Sanjay Mohapatra2 It was October‚ 2000‚ the siren blew at 2.30 pm and the employees of morning shift were leaving the factory after their duty. Dr. Sahay‚ Chairman & Managing Director of Scooters India Ltd. Looked through the glass window of his corner room and was wondering if he could make the company profitable and secure their jobs through infusion of home
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Alice Palmer has been admitted into the acute stroke unit eighteen hours after experiencing an ischaemic stroke. She has undergone a vital signs assessment including heart rate and blood pressure as well as a Glasgow Coma Scale test as part of a neurological assessment. This essay will discuss the key elements of the data recorded‚ the physical and focused assessments to be completed by the nurse receiving Mrs. Palmer and it will include the normal and abnormal parameters for this case study. Firstly
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people drink beer based not only on quality but also on the image of the beer market. Referring to communication problems‚ Heineken is the only beer to consumers through creating impressive with the slogan “Heineken is not only beer‚ Heineken is the passion‚ the euphoria and emorable moments ". Heineken’s strategy has always been chosen by other brands in the maket to consult about the artistry of Marketing . And why is that? - Logo : The Heineken’s logo is always unique and individual. Red star
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