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Women, And Health In Rural India: An Anthropological Perspective, Kelly S. Ward

Honors Papers

In chapter one I define the problem, that public health in rural India is mostly governed by cultural and socio-economic forces. Efforts to improve rural health in India have in the past had varying levels of success, depending on how well they understood the root causes of problems and the ramifications their programs would have on the general lives of rural inhabitants.

I argue that social science literature has largely misunderstood the issues which need to be addressed, viewing health problems as results of "irrational" behavior by rural peoples. I argue that the question of rationality. whether one accuses or …

Reportability Of Exposure To The Aids Virus: An Equal Protection Analysis, Donna Costa

Cardozo Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of Social Networks On Mortality, Disease Incidence, And Disease Progression, Mary Bahner Maxwell

Dissertations and Theses

Several recent longitudinal studies of large community populations have revealed that people with more extensive network resources live longer. However, it is not known whether this occurs because social ties prevent disease or retard its progression once it occurs. The purpose of this research was to: (1) determine the relationship between social network indicators and mortality in an urban sample; (2) extend that knowledge by addressing the relationship between networks and disease incidence and disease progression; (3) delineate which specific network sectors were the strongest predictors of the health related outcomes. This was uniquely possible because measures of the three …

Health Problems Of Selected Lds Missionaries Throughout The World, Susan Jensen

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study on Mormon missionaries was to determine the effect of health on missionary activity time, age, sex, months in field, laboring city population, monthly mission cost, living conditions, diet, pre-existing conditions, adequacy of medical care, nativity, effectiveness, emotional health, interpersonal relationships, and motivation and enthusiasm. In addition the research attempted to ascertain the effect of the selected independent factors on ill missionary lost time.

As an outcome of the statistical analysis performed on this study's sample the following results were obtained. Respiratory disorders, gastrointestinal difficulties and orthopedic injuries were the most common health problems. Well missionaries …

Remaining Responsible: On Control Of One's Health Needs In Aging, George J. Alexander

Santa Clara Law Review

No abstract provided.

Admissions And Recidivism In A Va Hospital: A Test Of The Durkeimian Hypothesis, Turner Carlton Allen

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations (1964–2006)

No abstract provided.

Food, Nutrition, And Health, Problems And Prospects, D. K. Salunkhe

Faculty Honor Lectures

Food, nutrition, and health - and their complex interrelationships - are necessities of life. Basically, nutrition depends on food; health depends on nutrition. Everyone needs to have enough good quality food to sustain himself. Satisfying that need on a world basis must be of concern to each of us.

Although accurate data are lacking, it is estimated that more than two-thirds of today's world population is afflicted by hunger and/ or malnutrition. Almost 300 million children are suffering physical and, probably, mental damage because of insufficient food. This evidence points to one of two conclusions: we have either too many …

Letter From A New Jersey Health Organization

Florence Dwyer Letters

A high-ranking executive of a New Jersey health organization corresponds with Florence P. Dwyer, congresswoman of New Jersey, about appropriations surrounding health and welfare pertaining to tuberculosis.

A Study Of Recent Advances In Drug Therapy For Use In Health Instruction, Loretta M. Stallings

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

In recent years there has been a growing emphasis on the development of health education in the public schools. This emphasis has been due largely to the realization of the importance and need for training in healthful living. As the educational system in the United States has assumed more and more responsibility for the total development of the child, physically, mentally, specially, and emotionally, educators and parents have felt the need for a more functional health program in the school.

Opportunities For Better Family Living Through Conserving Your Health, Mary A. Covert

SDSU Extension Circulars

The ability of your family to be happy and successful depends largely upon the personal efficiency and cooperation of each member. Authorities place attitude and ideals as first requisites to efficiency, and health as a close second. Someone defined health as "that condition of the body that makes possible the highest enjoyment of life, and the greatest constructive work." Another adds that "positive health makes one welcome the new day and the new task with assurance." Health is possible for you but you cannot attain it 'by mere wishing. It is built up through knowledge and persistent following of a …

Ec1021 Do We Want Health?, Ellin L. Anderson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension circular 1021 - Do We Want Health?, talks about disease and the mortality rate of Nebraskans, the cost of and paying for health care and how to be healthy. Includes instructive illustration.

Safeguards To Health, Mary A. Covert

SDSU Extension Circulars

Cooperation in a campaign to keep the family well will result in a saving of dollars and will add much to the happiness and general efficiency of the home. Many factors making for positive health might be considered if space in the circular permitted. Those selected for discussion here are: Adequate diet, correct breathing habits and other factors of personal hygiene, proper heating, lighting and ventilation, home sanitation, the avoidance of contagious diseases and accidents.