Epidemics
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In 1955 a Polio Epidemic was Sweeping the NationWhen a sequence of events began to haunt my mother's days, a national polio epidemic, a best friend seriously injured in a car accident, one of my playmates suffering a tricycle wreck, another sick with a rare kidney disease, it simply became too much.
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DRUGFREEAZ.ORG Unveils Radio Campaign Against Prescription Drug EpidemicOne out of four Arizona high school seniors* has used a prescription pain reliever without a doctor’s prescription. -
"Contagion," Steven Soderbergh's Film About an Epidemic, Entertains While InformingA review of Steven Soderbergh's new film "Contagion," which opened September 2, 2011 and features an epidemic threatening an all-star cast.
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Where's Your Daddy?Children and teens are facing the epidemic of fathers who have invested nothing in the lives of their children. How is this affecting our teens?
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Overcoming Our Food Addiction: A National Epidemic??... if you WANT to be healthy. Live a long, happy, and satisfying life, you better have a heathly habit-forming ADDICTION TO FOOD! Good food! All-Natural Food. The food that God intended for us to eat...
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There is an Epidemic of Prescription Painkiller Abuse in the U.S.Prescription painkillers caused the death of more people in 2007 than automobile accidents. And the trend is rising, especially among young people.
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DrugFreeAZ.Org Responds to Obama Administration's Action Plan to Address National Prescription Drug Abuse EpidemicArizona is one of 17 states where unintentional drug overdose is the leading cause of injury death
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World of Warcraft: Cataclysm - Death Knight Unholy Talents - Tier 1This article will serve as a guide to the first tier of Unholy Talents for the Death Knight class in World of Warcraft Cataclysm, Unholy Command, Virulence and Epidemic. -
Addressing the Teen Pregnancy EpidemicThe media has done an excellent job of promoting teen pregnancy. This article explains how society can address the epidemic of teen pregnancy.
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Review of Contagious Divides: Epidemics of Race in San Francisco ChinatownReview of the book Contagious Divides: Epidemics and Race in San Francisco Chinatown by Nayan Shah, a book that explains how and why Chinese immigrants were raciailized in San Francisco in early 20th Century
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The Epidemic of Illiteracy in This Country: Can Your Child Read?According to the National Adult Literacy Survey, "42 million adult Americans can't read; 50 million can recognize so few printed words they are limited to a 4th or 5th grade reading level..." -
The Madoff Suicide Symptom of Worsening Violent Epidemic in This RecessionMark Madoff's suicide is a symptom of a growing problem, as folks commit suicide because of economic and social problems in this recession they feel they cannot escape
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Cholera Epidemic in Haiti Fueled by Lack of Access to Clean Water and SanitationA lack of access to clean water and sanitation has fueled a massive cholera epidemic in Haiti. Though fixing these issues would seem straightforward, this has not occurred due to a confluence of political factors and agendas. -
Cholera Epidemic in Haiti Likely to Get WorseAfter suffering through an earthquake on January 12th, 2010 which killed 230,000, a cholera epidemic in Haiti threatens to kill tens of thousands more. -
California's Whooping Cough Epidemic Centered in Rich, White CountiesThe whooping cough epidemic in California is centered in a most unusual demographic. Well-to-do counties with low Latino populations are at the heart of this illness outbreak.
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Latinos Not to Blame for Whooping Cough EpidemicMedia outlets and Internet commentators have suggested that Latinos in California are somehow responsible for the current whooping cough epidemic. The data seems to suggest that is simply not true.
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Obesity Epidemic in America - What We Can Do to Stop the EpidemicThe dramatic rise in the incidences of overweight and obesity in the US has led to medical and public health officials to call the situation epidemic -
Could We Have an HIV Epidemic?This article is about some interesting knowledge and statistics that caught my eye earlier this week concerning aids.
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How We Grew so BigThis article takes an in-depth look at eating, American culture and health.
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CDC Report on American Obesity Epidemic: How Grassroots Efforts Can Make a DifferenceAccording to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 30 percent of American adults are obese. What can local communities do to fight the obesity epidemic? -
California Declares Whooping Cough Epidemic: Exageration or Exactly Right?The State of California's Health Department declared the recent outbreak of Whooping Cough as an epidemic. A discussion of how bad things really are.
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Famous Pandemics and How They Differ from EpidemicsMany people are confused between the terms epidemic and pandemic and do not really know when to use either term.
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The AIDs Epidemic Around the WorldAIDs is a horrible disease that beings with the HIV virus. Africa is struggling, but some other countries are moving to the forefront on this. What is happening now to help those who suffer?
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Obesity in America: An Epidemic of Large PortionsIn a culture that slams young girls who idolize waif-thin models, it is appalling that so many Americans are overweight and obesity has become an epidemic. -
H1N1 Flu, Epidemic or PandemicArticle about the H1N1 flu aka as the swine flu -
Does Lack of Exercise Play a Big Role in the Childhood Obesity Epidemic?While decreasing children's caloric intake could help reverse the obesity epidemic, getting more exercise has health benefits in addition to weight loss.
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Prescription Painkillers - 21st Century EpidemicPharmaceutical companies are continually using their products to increase sales, rather than cure individuals illnesses. Easier to obtain than illegal drugs, the new epidemic is available at any drug store.
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Learning About the Global Obesity Epidemic and the Challenges AheadOverview of the leading preventable causes of death today. -
Taxing Sugary Beverages Will Not Help the Obesity Epidemic in AmericaTaxing sugary beverages as a means of putting a dent in the obesity epidemic in America is an idea with very little logic and one that will not work.
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How Mainstream Media Has Misread the Obesity EpidemicExercise has always been advocated by doctors as an important part of staying healthy, but recent articles in Newsweek appear to deemphasize the importance of exercise.
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Epidemic Called LonelinessCry in the Wilderness Poetry & Prose Series: My junior year of high school was full of mood swings and highs and lows. This poem describes one of the low periods. (October 1974) -
2009 Obesity Epidemic in America: Is the Fast Food Industry to Blame?According to the IHRSA/ASD Obesity/Weight Control Report, 3.8 million Americans top the scales at 300 pounds and up. But who's to blame for such drastic numbers? Is it the fast food restaurants in our country?
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An American Epidemic: ObesityInformative discussion of the prevalence of obesity in America with the definition, effects, causes and suggested solutions. -
Dengue Fever: Epidemic Viral Disease Lurking Constantly in Tropical CountriesCertain illnesses seem to be ever present in warm-climate places, as in the case of dengue fever which appears to recur persistently in some tropical countries.
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The Cholera Epidemic During the Irish Potato Famine and Its Impact on CanadaAmericans are aware of Ellis Island, New York, which was the entry point for European immigrants during the 19th century. Canada had an island entry point as well in the province of Quebec. Grosse-ile, Quebec, is a little island east of Quebec City.
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Chiropractic Care During 1918 Influenza Epidemic Reveals Startling StatisticsThe 1918 Influenza Epidemic swept the world. As we face another possible flu epidemic, a look at chiropractic 1918 influenza epidemic records reveal startling statistics for pandemic preparedness. -
A Complaint Free World: How to Stop Complaining and Start Enjoying the Life You Always Wanted by Will Bowen: A Book ReviewAre you part of a worldwide epidemic? Would you rather be part of the cure?
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How to Prepare for a Flu EpidemicThe current focus on swine flu in the news and concerns regarding an epidemic or pandemic have made many people nervous. This article provides a few simple suggestions for ordinary people to prepare.
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Flu Epidemic: Alternative Remedies Success in 1918 Flu OutbreakIn the flu epidemic of 1918, the mortality rate for alternative remedies was 1.05% compared to 30% medically. -
Flu in Mexico City May Be Next Pandemic: Firsthand Account of 1918 and 1957A look at news reports of the Mexico City swine flu outbreak and some firsthand remembrances of the 2 biggest pandemics of the 20th century.
