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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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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Ethan Fisher is a former basketball star a produce in high school in Fort Collins Colorado has devoted his life to bringing awareness of alcohol and drug abuse to high school and college students athletes. Using his horrific story as an example of what not to do. Ethan Fisher is naturally shy. He had problems meeting people. especially girls‚ and he believes those issues combined with peer pressure‚ led him on the road to addiction which led to vehicular homicide and nearly his own death. Ethan
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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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23 May 2014 HIV AIDS Essay “People who are HIV positive should not have children”. I am in agreement with this statement and while some may view this as a violation of human rights‚ I think a strong argument can be made in favour of this statement. HIV is described as a pandemic. The Dictionary of Epidemiology defines a pandemic as “an epidemic occurring on a scale which crosses international boundaries
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First Aid TDA 2.2 2.1-Identify the signs and symptoms of common childhood illnesses. Common cold - Symptoms include: sneezing‚ runny nose‚ slight sore throat‚ occassional headaches and a temperature. Gastroenteritis(stomach bug) Symptoms include: Vomiting‚ temperature‚ diarrhoea(not on all occassions) and dehydration. Tonsillitis Symptoms include: A very sore throat‚ fever‚ aches including headaches/migraines. Scarlett Fever Symptoms include: Fever‚ loss of appetite‚ sore throat‚ pale
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