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Secondhand Smoke: An Examination Of The Public Health Issue In Marina, Eric J. Tallman
Secondhand Smoke: An Examination Of The Public Health Issue In Marina, Eric J. Tallman
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
The Monterey County Tobacco Control Program is a public health organization that works to solve tobacco related issues in Monterey county. Secondhand smoke exposure is a major public health issue because of its dangerous effects on human health. This project is a research report on secondhand smoke in the city of Marina. The expected outcomes of this project were to educate readers, gain information, and find an effective policy for mitigating this public health issue. Components of this project include in depth research on secondhand smoke, survey conduction regarding Marina residents opinions about the issue, and data collection of tobacco …
Should I Reduce My Red Meat Consumption?, Joshua Kojiro Bibbee
Should I Reduce My Red Meat Consumption?, Joshua Kojiro Bibbee
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Maintaining and improving the health of 5,000+ county employees is no easy task, but the Monterey County Health Department Employee Wellness (MCHDEW) program’s job is to do just that. There are many parts that fall under the category of health, and one area to research on is red meat consumption. A diet high in red meat can cause some of the health conditions of metabolic syndrome, which is a cluster of health conditions that increase a person’s risk of heart disease. This is relevant because metabolic syndrome is found in one-third of county employees, and this contributes to increased healthcare …