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Assets And Barriers To Osteoarthritis, Allison K. Wiles
Assets And Barriers To Osteoarthritis, Allison K. Wiles
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Osteoarthritis has remained a prevailing health concern in our society for many years. OA is most commonly seen in middle aged men and women suffering from pain and stiffness in the hip, knee, and thumb areas. Risk factors for OA include age, obesity, previous joint injuries, overuse of joint areas, and weak muscles. If not treated, OA could lead to permanent discomfort and pain, and potentially develop into depression, lowered quality of life, or a need for long-term home health care.
By providing photo footage of every day health care issues, Photo voice persuades community members to change habits and …
Obesity In The Murray Community, Taylor E. Miller
Obesity In The Murray Community, Taylor E. Miller
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The issue of obesity in the Murray community.
Substance Abuse, Javarius Hodge
Substance Abuse, Javarius Hodge
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- One of the biggest issues in the Murray community is substance and drug abuse. In our community we have a lot of college students and older people in the community that are disabled or retired. College students in our community strive very hard to graduate or to even complete a simple assignment. For some students, adderol and vyvanse is the trigger to get them to be motivated enough to do their work or to just complete college because it helps them focus on and complete their work. They also sometimes take Xanax to help them sleep through the night …
Copd In The Community, Caye Hagarty
Copd In The Community, Caye Hagarty
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This presentation focuses on COPD in Calloway County.
Assets And Barriers To Infection Control On A College Campus, Kimberly A. Whitaker, Matthew Allen, Chelsey Delaney
Assets And Barriers To Infection Control On A College Campus, Kimberly A. Whitaker, Matthew Allen, Chelsey Delaney
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An abstract about a photovoice done concerning infection control on college campus.