Fluoride poisoning

Survivor’s guilt is defined in Andrew M. Colman’s Dictionary of Psychology 4th ed., “a feeling of guilt for surviving a tragedy in which others died, often associated with a sense of having been partly responsible for what happened” (Colman 746). In the wake of tragedy, this feeling can be quite common because it’s easier to accept that there was a reason someone died, even if that means the person places the blame on themself. Surviving is more painful in some ways than dying. The survivor…

In 2015 the public learned about lead levels that were so high in Flint Michigan’s water that it was causing lead poisoning of many children. Since then there have been many studies that have shown that low lead levels can also poison a child. Prior to addressing the question, one must first define lead poisoning. According to Needleman (2012), lead is a considered a metal that humans have mined and changed to make man made products which has been disperse in the environment and becomes toxic…

Introduction Radiation protection policy is distributed among several governmental Agencies in the United States. Each agency is tasked with controlling exposure to radiation and the safe use of radioactive materials and radiation generating devices. These agencies inform their policy with reports and recommendations from a number of organizations, including the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP). The NCRP is a longstanding organization that strives to provide…

A teacup pig is just a small pig that has the ability to grow up to 12-16 inches tall and can weigh up to 30 to 65 pounds. At birth, it may only weigh 9 ounces which is really small when compared to the traditional pot bellied pigs. Because it is small, lots of people find them very attractive. However, there are both pros and cons of having these cute animals in your house. Discussed below are the various aspects you need to consider. The Advantages It has a long lifespan. If you are really…

When I walk into a room full of dogs and cats in kennel it smells. I was just about to dump some trash. Suddenly, I heard a rooster was crowing from the back of nowhere, which amazes me because I never thought of a rooster could be on an adoption list. On the way out of the dumpster, they provide a doorstopper in case a volunteer was locking outside. There are two-outdoors areas where they manage and take turns to bring the dog out to do some exercise and we allow going into the cages and…

You only have bed bugs if your house is dirty. Bed bugs feed on blood, not garbage. They only infest areas they’re carried into and where they can find a food supply. Bed bugs can be found in clean homes or dirty ones. Bed bugs are only found in beds. Bed bugs hide anywhere they can, which means they’ll hide in curtain folds, in furniture crevasses, behind baseboards and in carpeting among other places. Bed bugs travel on human bodies. There is no place to hide on a human body. Bed…

If you're going to run your AC, you have to ensure every part is doing its job. There are a lot of different parts that are necessary for the AC to function properly, and that includes the air filter. Monthly air filter checks are recommended, but depending on several factors, you may actually find yourself changing your filter more often than expected to ensure the AC is keeping you cool, but also keeping the air in your home clean. Here are a few factors HVAC Contractors in Kandiyohi County,…

eating such filthy item. Luckily, I was not affected from any lead poisoning. Now that I am older I know what is eatable and what is not eatable. Moreover, it is even shocking to me that lead poisoning is an environmental problem in Philadelphia. Large amount of lead in a child’s blood can cause high blood pressure;…

Why Cats are Superior to Dogs If you’ve ever thought about getting a pet and then later have finally narrowed it down to either a cat or a dog, get a cat and you won’t regret it. Here’s why: Cats are much less maintenance as a pet to take care of compared to dogs. They are also very beautiful creatures physically and emotionally. I believe that cats are superior to dogs as a pet. Firstly, it doesn’t take a lot of responsibility to take care of a cat. All you would need to do is feed, give water…

“Unsafe water, sanitation, and hygiene are responsible for almost 4% of the global total in disability adjusted life years (DALYS) and almost 6% of the total attributable DALYs in high-mortality countries (WHO 2002).” In this scientific paper, I will discuss the neurological effects of lead contamination in public water through a series of case studies in the hopes of urging the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to place stricter regulation on the EPA in monitoring lead pollution of…