Effects of Concussions in Adolescents In the United States‚ there are approximately are between 1.6 and 3.8 million sports-related concussions in annually. These statistics caused the C.D.C. to conclude that sports concussions in the United States have reached an epidemic level. While most concussions are related to playing sports‚ there are other ways to get a concussion. Nevertheless‚ all concussions can have negative health effects. Concussions have numerous symptoms and effects. For example
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The greenhouse gas effect is the number one blame for global warming. We could not live without the greenhouse effect. The main gases are ozone‚ nitrous oxide‚ carbon dioxide‚ methane‚ and water vapor. These reflected rays‚ called infrared radiation ‚ keeps the atmosphere warm. They are vital in maintaining the balance in our atmosphere. The greenhouse effect is mostly a result of the sunlight’s energy and the clouds that absorb and reflect heat. Without the greenhouse effect‚ earth would be less
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Longterm effects of bullying Bullying is an ongoing problem that we face in todays society. It can be defined as one being intimidated‚ or victimized when an individual is exposed numerously over a extended period of time‚ to negative actions from seemingly more powerful individuals. The scholarly article The long-term effects of being bullied or a bully in adolescence on externalizing and internalizing mental health problems in adulthood‚ explains the longterm effects bullying can have on an individual
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existing I.V. line. 9. What is meant by the phrase first-pass effect? The first-pass effect refers to the initial metabolism of a drug by the liver when the drug is taken orally. From there it is
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beneficial purpose. Moreover‚ hitting someone makes a bully feel good in the moment while doing permanent damage to the person being victimized. With the Internet‚ people now have even more opportunities to bully through cyber bullying. One of the effects of bullying is that it can change the victim’s personality. It can cause people who are normally confident and happy to become self-conscious‚ shy‚ and unsure. Additionally‚ victims of bullying may also become sad or depressed. Their confidence might
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Life Long Effect of Concussion Consistently hear about an athlete that resigns long before their prime is over due to a long lasting impacts of concussion. After you encounter a concussion‚ post-concussion will likely linger for a day‚ weeks months even a year. “A Post-concussion syndrome is a complex disorder in which various symptoms such as headaches and dizziness last for weeks and sometimes months after the injury that caused the concussion” (Mayo Clinic). As a concussion casualty gets older
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atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima‚ Japan. This was the first atomic bomb ever used in the history of warfare. In the non-fiction book Hiroshima by John Hersey‚ first hand six survivors of this horrific event describe accounts of the bombing and its effects in vivid detail. The atomic bomb affected civilians of Hiroshima and the city’s environment in that people began acting irrationally‚ suffered from injuries and deaths‚ and it led to erratic environmental occurrences. The atomic bomb affected civilians
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Graham Condon Effects of Global Warming The effects of global warming are of concern–both for the environment and human life. Many effects thought to be unlikely are now being observed because of the dire consequences that may result if ignored. Here‚ we look at: melting of glaciers‚ increase of severe weather‚ and the social effects related to global warming. Because glaciers are made of fresh water‚ their melting will not only raise sea
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Martin Prendergast Effects of alcohol on the brain Our society has always been surrounded by alcohol and has suffered from the effects of it. Alcoholism and binge drinking is one of the leading causes of death in America. Not only does alcohol destroy your body and mind but it also impairs your judgment and decreases your mobility and motor control. Abuse and alcohol related problems have always been around but the numbers are steadily increasing and the age of youth drinkers has also increased
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Effects of overpopulation Each minute‚ the earth’s population is increased by 160 people. Do you know what this means? It means that‚ we are living under the shadow of overpopulation. Different people may have different idea about the limit of global population. But when that point come to us‚ what will happened? Here‚ I will talk about some main causes and effects of the problem of overpopulation. First of all‚ one of the problem is we are living longer‚ and trying to find ways to live longer
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