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Ethical Issues Of Parental Vaccine Hesitancy And Resistance To The Mmr Vaccine, Harlie Silver
Ethical Issues Of Parental Vaccine Hesitancy And Resistance To The Mmr Vaccine, Harlie Silver
Honors Theses
In this thesis I present a brief history of vaccination, the anti-vaccine movement, the measles virus, and the associated risks to children and adults. I then discuss the factors contributing to parental vaccine hesitancy and resistance, consider issues of under-vaccination, herd immunity, and the underlying ethical issues. Finally, I address exemptions to school-required immunizations and argue for the elimination of both philosophical and religious exemptions, while examining parental moral responsibility when it comes to the health and safety of one’s own children and those with whom they may come in contact.
Can Your Hear Me?: Assessing College Students' Knowledge Of Noise Induced Hearing Loss, Casey Curran
Can Your Hear Me?: Assessing College Students' Knowledge Of Noise Induced Hearing Loss, Casey Curran
Honors Theses
Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is an irreversible condition in which the cells of the inner ear are destroyed by strong sound signals and are no longer capable of relaying said signals to the brain for comprehension. Previous studies found that college students are most at risk for NIHL. Several organizations have created Hearing Conservation Programs; however, their efforts to change students’ behaviors have proven unsuccessful as noted by several research studies. These studies explain that Hearing Conservation Programs and initiatives have not worked because college students do not believe they are susceptible to NIHL. The purpose of this study …
The Right Type Of Diet: A Thesis On The Potential Relations Between Your Blood Type And The Way You Eat, Drake Puryear
The Right Type Of Diet: A Thesis On The Potential Relations Between Your Blood Type And The Way You Eat, Drake Puryear
Honors Theses
Is there one true way to diet? The work of Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo has made bold claims that the foods that work best for an individual are based upon their blood type. The interaction between blood and nutrients has led D’Adamo to believe that the Blood Type Diet is vital for living a healthy lifestyle, increasing metabolism, preventing disease, and living longer. This thesis aims to explore D’Adamo’s claims, answering questions such as: How does this diet compare to other diets? What research has shown its effectiveness and potential flaws? And how could one apply it to their life?