Development aid

facing in recent times. Some people refer to it as bingo wings and grandma 's arms. The problem is synonymous with weight loss but not restricted to that only. There are a number of other things that lead to arm fat accumulation such as weak triceps development, a genetic problem, certain foods such as ones that increase levels of insulin in the body, among other things. Arm fat mostly affects women because their bodies store fat in their arms and thighs. It is not exclusive to women, however,…

no cure for this disease that kills the human immune system, however, there are drug for allowing the infectants to live a longer life and every significantly reduce the risk of transmitting the disease to another person. In the article What is HIV/AIDS? (2014) released by the U.S. Department of Health and Services states that it is possible to keep the levels of HIV in the body low with the a treatment called, “antiretroviral therapy” (ART). ART, however, is not affordable for people in…

Diseases as a social factor impacting on health in South Africa HIV/AIDS epidemic South Africa, accounts for 17% of the global burden of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection (Mayosi & Benatar, 2014). This infection is also a major cause of an increase in infant, child and maternal mortality rates due to a lack of treatment and access thereto. The pandemic has effectively diminished the workforce, increased poverty rates, reduced agricultural productivity, and transformed the structure of…

housing, and other social/environmental conditions would impact a better health outcome for women living in the U.S. Access to care is addressed by some legislation such as the Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act, but there is needed development for equal delivery health care for patients from all races and ethnicities (Perez & R.Luquis, 2014). Programs to mitigate or eliminate disability for older women adults should be a focus for health professionals to enable lifestyle education…

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is consider the most devastating acquired immunodeficiency disease known today. This virus suppressed the immune system by destroying TH cells over time and progress to AIDS. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has estimated 1.2 million Americans are living with HIV/AIDS. Also, the CDC estimates the prevalence of an average of 50,000 newly infected each year. This disease is not mention as much…

humanitarian crisis? On what grounds should an organization or nation provide aid to a country in crisis? And what are the ultimate effects of providing such assistance to a people in crisis, in detail; whether positive…

Have you ever wondered what you should tell your children about their sexuality and when would be the right time to tell them? Robie Harris, the child development specialist, presents the answers to many questions asked by children, but in her own style. Harris started her journey of Children’s books with It’s Perfectly Normal, in which she explains the physical, psychological and emotional changes that occur during puberty. She carefully passes all the borders that have been put by society on…

certain diseases has had a significant effect on the way people react or respond to the problem. In this particular book the author, Allan M. Brandt, concentrates his study on several venereal transmitted diseases such as syphilis, herpes, gonorrhea and AIDS. This venereal diseases are often labeled and often related to sinful behaviors, often related to a specific group of people, for example: the LGBT community, extramarital intimate relationship, criminals, prostitutes and immigrants. In…

Etiology & Incidence: In the US, the third most common gastrointestinal illness requiring hospitalization and the leading indication for elective colon resection is diverticulitis. Of the people who have diverticulosis, 4-15% of the patients will develop diverticulitis, and increasing with age. An older belief was diverticulitis was caused by an obstruction of the diverticula (fecaliths), current belief is it is related to pressure or inspissated particles in the lumen. Other things believed to…

them were male and the average age was 27 (I. Gonzales, 2016). In 2008, only 1 person was getting infected daily, and then eventually climbed to 17 per day in 2014. Based on the information from Rappler (2016), the Department of Health’s latest HIV/AIDS report, around 25 Filipinos were infected by HIV daily. Our neighboring country in Asia has seen cases of decrease while the Philippines alongside with Sri…