HEALTH is defined as a state of complete physical and social well being and merely the absence of a disease. SCREENING refers to the examination of group of asymptomatic individuals to detect with high probability of a disease by a typical, inexpensive diagnostic test. Screening tests sort out well persons who probably have disease from those who do not have. Based on composition of health screen it is broadly classified in to three types:- Standard health screen Premium health screen …
Review Article VARIOUS ASPECTS OF PALLIATIVE CARE IN BANGLADESH Md. Reyad-ul- Ferdous1, A. H. M. Mahmudur Rahman2, Lutful Haque Saran3, Md. Mamun-Ur-Rashid4, Adnan Taher5 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Abstract: Palliative care (‘palliative’…
Executive Summary With globalization and modernization into the twenty-first century, there has been an overall increase in the number of diseases present or the number of persons affected by pre-existing diseases. As a result, health is of paramount importance and a sizable percentage of the world’s human population are becoming significantly health conscious. Gyms are filled and personal trainers are in high demand. To fuel this health craze, there will be the introduction of a new Juice Bar…
A) INTRODUCTION According to the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s constitution 2017, health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. In order to be in a good health, we should practice healthy lifestyle where the definition of lifestyle is describes as complex behavioral strategies and routines, attitudes and values, norms assumed in order to individual or group to score as convenient in a social context. (Cozma,…
citizens the best and most cost-effective service. The governments play a key role in coordinating transport programme and distribution of funds. Coordinating bodies like public transport associations or integrated authorities have the opportunity to provide efficient public transport services. Since the mid-1990s, the share of public transport has been continuously increasing in Germany which underlines the success of the German financial…
Prevention is better than cure. It prevents before it starts. About 3/4th of U.S. health care costs results from chronic diseases, many of which can be prevented by lifestyle choices. Yet, Americans are not mindful of their bodies and do not give them as much time and care as they routinely give to their jobs, homes and cars. Prevention mediates patients before they get sick. In general, there are systems to educate and encourage patients to adopt healthy behaviors. The study of 30,000 men and…
HEALTH RELATED FITNESS COMPONENTS Write the definition of each fitness components and how to improve each of them. Discuss how each of those fitness components can help you to improve your health or performance in a particular activity/sport. The health related fitness components consist of cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition and flexibility. CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS: Cardiovascular endurance is also known as aerobic endurance, cardiorespiratory…
Soil-Plant-Atmosphere continuum This chapter explains the concept of soil-plant-atmosphere continuum (SPA) and its fundamental principles. It also examines the role of water in the SPA continuum. A model for soil-water balance, its components and the way in which it can be determined will be also presented, taking into account the different uncertainties that could affect the measurements. 1.1 Terminology The SPA continuum is defined by the movement of water from the soil to the root through…
Today, the structures of power left by colonialism continue to dictate the strengths of public health systems around the world. Specifically colonial health shaped the system of health disparities that we see today. Through the use of sanitation practices such as the cordon sanitaire colonialism left a lasting impression of the racialization…
General introduction: Backpacking In general, backpacking is a self-governing, global, low- budget method for travelling. Its admirers, who backpack are called ‘Backpacker’. Who mostly travel for a longer time than normal tourists, visit diverse countries while on the road, which can take the months, sometimes years. We also have people who go camping, hiking and tramping in woods or outdoors, hitch-hiking their journey from a place to another and those with backpacks with switching between…