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Public Health Genomics: The Essentials. By Claudia N. Mikail, Rosemary M. Caron
Public Health Genomics: The Essentials. By Claudia N. Mikail, Rosemary M. Caron
Health Management & Policy
The sequencing of the human genome in 2001 provided researchers, clinicians, policymakers, ethicists, and public health practitioners with a myriad of information to potentially improve disease outcomes on an individual and population basis. Genomics is a burgeoning field of study that examines the interactions among the genetic material in the human body, including interactions with environmental and behavioral factors. The role of public health in this new field of study is complementary, since population trends, health disparities, and the social determinants of health contribute to our understanding of the underlying causes of disease provided by genomic research. Thus, the new …
War Of The Worlds: Our Worlds Are Colliding And Infectious Disease Is Winning - Emerging Diseases And The One Health Initiative, Richard French
War Of The Worlds: Our Worlds Are Colliding And Infectious Disease Is Winning - Emerging Diseases And The One Health Initiative, Richard French
The University Dialogue
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The Relationship Between Resilience And Body Image In College Women, Robert J. Mcgrath, Wiggin Julie, Rosemary M. Caron
The Relationship Between Resilience And Body Image In College Women, Robert J. Mcgrath, Wiggin Julie, Rosemary M. Caron
Health Management & Policy
Possessing a negative body image is associated with unhealthy eating habits and eating disorders in college women and has been linked to depression and negative feelings of self worth. Limited research exists on protective factors that have the potential to mitigate body image dissatisfaction. This paper examines the relationship of resilience to body image dissatisfaction in college women. Female, undergraduate college students were studied using previously validated measures. Results indicate that increased resilience is associated with improved body image.
Dodge This: Do Environmental Chemicals Impact Your Health?, Gale B. Carey
Dodge This: Do Environmental Chemicals Impact Your Health?, Gale B. Carey
The University Dialogue
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Too Busy To Be Healthy? Join The Club, Patricia A. Halpin
Too Busy To Be Healthy? Join The Club, Patricia A. Halpin
The University Dialogue
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