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U.S. Health in International Perspective

Author : National Research Council

Publisher : National Academies Press

Page : 421 pages

File Size : 31,56 MB

Release : 2013-04-12

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 0309264146

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The United States is among the wealthiest nations in the world, but it is far from the healthiest. Although life expectancy and survival rates in the United States have improved dramatically over the past century, Americans live shorter lives and experience more injuries and illnesses than people in other high-income countries. The U.S. health disadvantage cannot be attributed solely to the adverse health status of racial or ethnic minorities or poor people: even highly advantaged Americans are in worse health than their counterparts in other, "peer" countries. In light of the new and growing evidence about the U.S. health disadvantage, the National Institutes of Health asked the National Research Council (NRC) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to convene a panel of experts to study the issue. The Panel on Understanding Cross-National Health Differences Among High-Income Countries examined whether the U.S. health disadvantage exists across the life span, considered potential explanations, and assessed the larger implications of the findings. U.S. Health in International Perspective presents detailed evidence on the issue, explores the possible explanations for the shorter and less healthy lives of Americans than those of people in comparable countries, and recommends actions by both government and nongovernment agencies and organizations to address the U.S. health disadvantage.



Environmental Wellness

Author : Dr. Gargi Rana

Publisher : Singh Publication

Page : 149 pages

File Size : 25,47 MB

Release :

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 8196497997

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Environmental Health is being challenged globally by a number of factors. The fast-paced development has led to several problems that are interrelated and variable, ill-defined, incomplete, challenging and difficult to resolve. Climate change, deforestation, urbanization, loss of biodiversity, STDs, zoonotic illnesses, and other concerns are examples of various factors when it comes to current global health emergencies. These issues are among the continuing challenges in global health because they are complicated, multidimensional, and significantly influenced by social, economic, and political variables. The 21st century faces unprecedented environmental changes, from climate change and urbanization to deforestation, biodiversity, loss of natural resources and habitat. Accelerated economic growth with high consumption level in developed countries and aspirations of developing countries to reach matching levels of growth are continuing to damage our planet. As Earth’s ecosystems are disrupted, we face the loss of ecosystem services and even the spread of zoonotic disease, COVID-19 is an example to it. Developing nations like India face even bigger challenge as India is one of the fastest growing economies of the world and will continue its rapid urbanisation and economic development in the coming decades. Unfortunately, this growth is at the cost of degrading environment health in the form of rising consumption and demand for energy, increasing greenhouse gas emissions, and constraints on critical natural resources such as land, water and biodiversity harboured by them. Every problem has a solution and an old adage says “When there is a Will there is a Way”. This book not only discusses the reasons and effects of the environmental damage but also about the way out for a better and healthy environment and Environment Wellness. A collective effort, cooperation and commitment from all sectors of society needs to be thoroughly comprehend for Environmental Wellness.



The Topography of Wellness

Author : Sara Jensen Carr

Publisher :

Page : 272 pages

File Size : 11,62 MB

Release : 2021-06-15

Category :

ISBN : 9780813946290

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The COVID-19 pandemic has re-ignited discussions of how architects, landscapes, and urban planners can shape the environment in response to disease. This challenge is both a timely topic and one with an illuminating history. In The Topography of Wellness, Sara Jensen Carr offers a chronological narrative of how six epidemics transformed the American urban landscape, reflecting changing views of the power of design, pathology of disease, and the epidemiology of the environment. From the infectious diseases of cholera and tuberculosis, to so-called "social diseases" of idleness and crime, to the more complicated origins of today's chronic diseases, each illness and its associated combat strategies has left its mark on our surroundings. While each solution succeeded in eliminating the disease on some level, sweeping environmental changes often came with significant social and physical consequences. Even more unexpectedly, some adaptations inadvertently incubated future epidemics. From the Industrial Revolution to present day, this book illuminates the constant evolution of our relationship to wellness and the environment by documenting the shifting grounds of illness and the urban landscape.



The Healthy Indoor Environment

Author : Philomena M. Bluyssen

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 794 pages

File Size : 25,91 MB

Release : 2013-10-30

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1134581440

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Despite policy directives, standards and guidelines, indoor environmental quality is still poor in many cases. The Healthy Indoor Environment, winner of the 2016 IDEC Book Award, aims to help architects, building engineers and anyone concerned with the wellbeing of building occupants to better understand the effects of spending time in buildings on health and comfort. In three clear parts dedicated to mechanisms, assessment and analysis, the book looks at different indoor stressors and their effects on wellbeing in a variety of scenarios with a range of tools and methods. The book supports a more holistic way of evaluating indoor environments and argues that a clear understanding of how the human body and mind receive, perceive and respond to indoor conditions is needed. At the national, European and worldwide level, it is acknowledged that a healthy and comfortable indoor environment is important both for the quality of life, now and in the future, and for the creation of truly sustainable buildings. Moreover, current methods of risk assessment are no longer adequate: a different view on indoor environment is required. Highly illustrated and full of practical examples, the book makes recommendations for future procedures for investigating indoor environmental quality based on an interdisciplinary understanding of the mechanisms of responses to stressors. It forms the basis for the development of an integrated approach towards assessment of indoor environmental quality.



Environmental Psychology and Human Well-Being

Author : Ann Sloan Devlin

Publisher : Academic Press

Page : 484 pages

File Size : 41,48 MB

Release : 2018-08-21

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 0128114827

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Environmental Psychology and Human Well-Being: Effects of Built and Natural Settings provides a better understanding of the way in which mental and physical well-being is affected by physical environments, along with insights into how the design of these environments might be improved to support better health outcomes. The book reviews the history of the field, discusses theoretical constructs in guiding research and design, and provides an up-to-date survey of research findings. Core psychological constructs, such as personal space, territoriality, privacy, resilience, stress, and more are integrated into each environment covered. - Provides research-based insight into how an environment can impact mental and physical health and well-being - Integrates core psychological constructs, such as coping, place attachment, social support, and perceived control into each environment discussed - Includes discussion of Kaplan's Attention Restoration Theory and Ulrich's Stress Reduction Theory - Covers educational settings, workplace settings, environments for active living, housing for the elderly, natural settings, correctional facilities, and more



More Than 50 and Loving It!

Author : Beverly J. Allen Ph. D.

Publisher : Archway Publishing

Page : 138 pages

File Size : 19,93 MB

Release : 2024-07-30

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 1665758457

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This is our time! Whether you are in the middle of your work years, near the end of your work years, or into your retirement years, it’s an exciting time to be an older adult. We have so much more living, loving, and learning to do; and so much more to share. We only get to be here once, and we don’t know how much time we have left. What we do know is, time is a non-renewable resource. Once passed it cannot be replaced, made up, or anything else. It is gone, leaving us with much regret. So, make the most of it. The game is not over. In fact, the game is just beginning! The purpose of this book is to encourage and empower each of us to ignite our spirit, identify our purpose, take action, continue to grow, get out and play. This is our time to do what we love, connect to our purpose, and live life to the fullest. To experience life in all its abundance.



Wellness Unveiled

Author : Jude Hawthorne

Publisher : RWG Publishing

Page : 68 pages

File Size : 12,71 MB

Release : 2024-10-10

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN :

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Wellness Unveiled: Navigating the Core Elements of Health by Jude Hawthorne delves into the intricate tapestry of wellness, exploring how self-care and self-development are pivotal to achieving a balanced and fulfilling life. Drawing from psychological research and various health models, this book offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing wellness in everyday life. Whether you're a healthcare professional, educator, or someone seeking personal growth, this book provides valuable insights into the physical, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of health. Discover how addressing individual needs and goals can lead to self-actualization and a more vibrant, purposeful existence.



Dimensions of Wellbeing

Author : Akbar Husain

Publisher : Psycho Information Technologies

Page : 268 pages

File Size : 23,32 MB

Release : 2022-05-16

Category : Psychology

ISBN :

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In this book, dimensions of wellbeing have been discussed separately. Dimensions of wellbeing make positive lifestyle changes. It has been divided into different dimensions i.e., general wellbeing, subjective well-being, psychological wellbeing, mental well-being, cognitive wellbeing, emotional wellbeing, social wellbeing, environmental wellbeing, spiritual wellbeing, and work-related wellbeing. The authors of this book deal with the many issues such as concepts and definitions, measurement and research that arise in the domain of wellbeing. This is a sourcebook for a number of reasons. First, it is providing a detailed account of various dimensions of wellbeing. Secondly, it is based on rigorous and extensive research, which offers a reliable, but also signiûcant picture of one of the topics in the field of Positive Psychology. This book will be useful for researchers in the field of Psychology. Education and Sociology and Mental Health Professionals.



Sensor Technologies

Author : Michael J. McGrath

Publisher : Apress

Page : 321 pages

File Size : 38,60 MB

Release : 2014-01-23

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1430260149

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Sensor Technologies: Healthcare, Wellness and Environmental Applications explores the key aspects of sensor technologies, covering wired, wireless, and discrete sensors for the specific application domains of healthcare, wellness and environmental sensing. It discusses the social, regulatory, and design considerations specific to these domains. The book provides an application-based approach using real-world examples to illustrate the application of sensor technologies in a practical and experiential manner. The book guides the reader from the formulation of the research question, through the design and validation process, to the deployment and management phase of sensor applications. The processes and examples used in the book are primarily based on research carried out by Intel or joint academic research programs. “Sensor Technologies: Healthcare, Wellness and Environmental Applications provides an extensive overview of sensing technologies and their applications in healthcare, wellness, and environmental monitoring. From sensor hardware to system applications and case studies, this book gives readers an in-depth understanding of the technologies and how they can be applied. I would highly recommend it to students or researchers who are interested in wireless sensing technologies and the associated applications.” Dr. Benny Lo Lecturer, The Hamlyn Centre, Imperial College of London “This timely addition to the literature on sensors covers the broad complexity of sensing, sensor types, and the vast range of existing and emerging applications in a very clearly written and accessible manner. It is particularly good at capturing the exciting possibilities that will occur as sensor networks merge with cloud-based ‘big data’ analytics to provide a host of new applications that will impact directly on the individual in ways we cannot fully predict at present. It really brings this home through the use of carefully chosen case studies that bring the overwhelming concept of 'big data' down to the personal level of individual life and health.” Dermot Diamond Director, National Centre for Sensor Research, Principal Investigator, CLARITY Centre for Sensor Web Technologies, Dublin City University "Sensor Technologies: Healthcare, Wellness and Environmental Applications takes the reader on an end-to-end journey of sensor technologies, covering the fundamentals from an engineering perspective, introducing how the data gleaned can be both processed and visualized, in addition to offering exemplar case studies in a number of application domains. It is a must-read for those studying any undergraduate course that involves sensor technologies. It also provides a thorough foundation for those involved in the research and development of applied sensor systems. I highly recommend it to any engineer who wishes to broaden their knowledge in this area!" Chris Nugent Professor of Biomedical Engineering, University of Ulster



Green Chemistry

Author : Mark Anthony Benvenuto

Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Page : 233 pages

File Size : 15,53 MB

Release : 2022-08-22

Category : Science

ISBN : 3110724049

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This volume includes several perspectives on how to connect the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals with the 12 principles of green chemistry, and green chemistry education.