Effect of potentially modifiable risk factors associated with myocardial infarction in 52 countries (the INTERHEART study): case-control study Summary Background Although more than 80% of the global burden of cardiovascular disease occurs in low-income and middle-income countries‚ knowledge of the importance of risk factors is largely derived from developed countries. Therefore‚ the effect of such factors on risk of coronary heart disease in most regions of the world is unknown. Methods We established
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questions below‚ please motivate your participation in the programme. Don’t repeat information already contained in your CV‚ but feel free to explain and elaborate on the driving forces in your life and what inspires you. Questions 1.) Please describe the platform (e.g. experiences‚ engagements‚ skills‚ drives‚ goals) from which you have the ambition to contribute to the development of your local/regional society. [150 words maximum]. people like nelson mandela and mother teresa has always been
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Lesson 1.2 Guided Notes 1.List and describe the five theories of traditional democratic theory List Describe 1. Equality in voting The principle of “one person‚ one vote” is basic democracy. Voting need not be universal‚ but it must be representative 2. Effective participation Citizens must have adequate and equal opportunities to express their preferences throughout the decision-making process 3. Enlightened understanding A democratic society must be a marketplace of ideas
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The Success Factors of Developing Countries in Facing Globalization The question of whether globalization could give benefits for all countries in the world becomes an interesting issue. Rapid technological development in various fields and changes in global policies result globalization must be faced by develop countries and developing countries. The concept that globalization has caused negative impacts particularly for developing countries is not entirely correct. Globalization could bring
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remarkable and unjust. Eliminating these disparities is an ethical as well as a fiscal responsibility. This brief will analyze the disparity‚ the statistics surrounding it‚ and recommendations to mediate the imbalance. Background: The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) report for 1993-2001 shows that those who had attended college (34.6%) had close to three times as many reported excellent health days as compared to those who had less a less than high school education-11.4% (5). This
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001303/ Causes‚ incidence‚ and risk factors No one knows exactly what causes the sacs‚ or pouches of diverticulosis to form. Eating a low-fiber diet is one of the most likely causes. People who eat mostly processed food‚ as many Americans eat‚ do not get enough fiber in their diet. Processed foods include white rice‚ white bread‚ most breakfast cereals‚ crackers‚ and pretzels. As a result‚ constipation and hard stools are more likely to occur - causing
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List and describe three major advantages of franchising for the franchisee. 1. The most valuable advantage to a franchisee is that you are selling a proven product or service. (Hatten 112) Having a product or service that customers are aware of‚ they know the name and they know what to expect‚ is essential for a franchisee. 2. Franchising often gives the franchisee important pre-opening and on-going support. Such as marketing expertise‚ financial assistance to professional guidance. Professional
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environmental and/or genetic. As a person gets older‚ they tend to develop and maintain some habits that can affect their health either positively or negatively‚ and this represents the accumulation of changes in a person over time. There are several factors that can contribute to the process of ageing; there are also ways to slow it down. How and why ageing occurs are all under the guideline of DNA. DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is a complex molecule which consists of two strands coiled together to
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What is it? (Cause) Osteoporosis - a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue‚ typically as a result of hormonal changes‚ or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D. Osteoarthritis - degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone‚ most common from middle age onward. It causes pain and stiffness‚ especially in the hip‚ knee‚ and thumb joints. Symptoms of… Osteoporosis • a loss of height as you age caused by compression in the spine or • experiencing
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audit risk model‚ which is used to determine the nature‚ timing‚ and extent of audit procedures. Describe the components of the model and discuss how changes in each component affect the auditor’s need for evidence. The audit risk model is used to determine the nature‚ timing‚ and extent of substantive audit procedures. The components of audit risk model usually stated as follows: DR = AR/(IR x CR) Where: DR = detection risk; AR = audit risk; IR = inherent risk; CR = control risk Detection Risk: auditors’
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