Bicycle Background Bicycles are one of the world’s most popular modes of transportation‚ with some 800 million bicycles outnumbering cars by two to one. Bicycles are also the most energy-efficient vehicle—a cyclist burns about 35 calories per mile (22 calories per km)‚ while an automobile burns 1‚860 calories per mile (1‚156 calories per km). Bicycles are used not only for transportation‚ but for fitness‚ competition‚ and touring as well. They come in myriad shapes and styles‚ including racing
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Epidemiological Rationale for Topic: Sexual risk behaviors place adolescents at risk for HIV infection‚ other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)‚ and unintended pregnancy among U.S. school surveyed in 2011 from the Center of Diseases Control (CDC‚2011). An estimated 8‚300 young people aged 13–24 years in the 40 states reporting to CDC had HIV infection in 2009.Nearly half of the 19 million new STDs ( Sexually Transmitted Diseases) each year are among young people aged 15–24 years. More than 400
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The reproductive system is made up of organs and tissues that are involved in the production‚ maturation of gametes and in their union and subsequent development as offspring. Sometimes problems can occur in the reproductive system. Some problems that can occur in the male reproductive system are jock itch‚ undescended testes and testicular cancer. Some problems that can occur in the female reproductive system are vaginitis‚ toxic shock syndrome‚ and cervical cancer. Problems can occur in the
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There are many different types of communicable diseases throughout the world. Bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi‚ and other organisms cause these diseases‚ and if a person is infected‚ he or she can suffer from serious illness or life-threatening conditions. Communicable diseases are spread by direct contact with an infected person or by touching an object that has been contaminated with the transmittable organism. Some diseases are airborne and some can only be transmitted through the bloodstream or during
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where going to have sex. We eve discussed every sexually transmitted disease there is‚ and the affects each one can have on a person. Like the the STD called H.P.V there are hundreds of them but there is only a few what can affect a person horribly. HPV can be transferred by skin to skin contact as well as sexually and may cause warts to appear. To make our discussions we had even more clear‚ we would watch different moves of people with different STD’s and look at disturbing pictures to make sure
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This is a pre-cancer before it becomes malignant and starts to spread rapidly throughout your body‚ without the proper treatment. Most female cancer in the cervix or uterine is called by sexually transmitted disease left unattended. The most common is HPV (human papilloma virus). There are many risk factors that can cause cervical cancer. The most common risk factors are always smoking‚ drinking‚ and poor eating habits. Some women put themselves at risk of not having children‚ or in some cases may have
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fight bacteria such as Diphtheria and Tetanus. The final vaccination is called Subunit and Conjugate. Both of these treatments use a piece of the disease to cause a response from the immune system. Influenza‚ Hepatitis B‚ and Human papillomavirus (HPV) are prevented with this type of shot. Almost all of these vaccines recommended to be taken between ages one to six. Doctors usually want these shots to be given to children as soon as possible so that our own immunization could protect those who can’t
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applicant demonstrated a clear understanding of quality improvement‚ the AFIX process‚ and the use of provider data for improving the immunization process. • The applicant shared information about the state’s AFIX process‚ site visits‚ and current HPV vaccination rates. • The applicant submitted a staffing plan as well as shared detailed plans for managing the AFIX project. • The applicant did not provide an organizational chart for the Wyoming AFIX program. • The applicant failed to submit resumes
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Patient confidentiality In a television episode of ER which aired on NBC in 2000‚ Carol Hathaway became aware of risky sexual behaviors that had led to a 14 year old girl having a sexually transmitted disease (STD) and cervical cancer. Prior to finding this information out‚ Carol Hathaway had promised the patient that she would not tell anyone about whatever the patient discussed with her. But upon realizing the high risk of the girl’s behavior‚ Carol Hathaway came to find herself in a dilemma of
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49227 - Vaccine Importance: Why Getting Immunized Protects You and Those You Love Many of us agree that immunizations prove critical in protecting the health of children. But‚ as we age‚ we shy away from that needle thinking we are naturally immune. Or‚ at least‚ we hope so. The truth is that staying up-to-date on vaccines offers significant protection for both children and adults while preventing outbreaks of serious illness. Also‚ the immunization of both age groups guards the other as well
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