Treatment and Interventions

When the basic human right of over a hundred thousand people is forcibly taken away, mental and physical strains come into play. In the wealthiest country, it is almost unimaginable that such a tragedy should happen in the United States. A small town just outside of Detroit, Flint, Michigan is suffering from the worst case of lead poisoning in the states since the 1970’s. What was once a prosperous city due to the automobile industry is now left poverty stricken.After this, the city was forced…

Water is the world’s most critical resource, sustaining life while enabling economic and social development. The necessity of water for human development is highlighted by the copious amounts of water used on a daily basis in agricultural practices and in order to manufacture consumables, process and extract minerals, generate power, as well as process food and beverages. However, many countries now face challenges of growing water demands as a result of not only increased economic growth but…

antigen is injected underneath the skin and have to see if there is raised bump and if there is a raised bump it is confirmed that the person he\she has Tuberculosis.It is confirmed by X-rays of the chest and examination of sputum. Treatment: The first effective treatment for TB was developed in the 1940s-streptomycin.TB is currently treated with a combination of 3-4 drugs with different purposes: • Antibacterial Activity: e.g.…

How has the plumbing methods change overtime? There are so many things that have changed the world we live in today such as plumbing. Could you imagine living in a world without plumbing? I know I couldn’t that’s for sure now here’s a look into how the methods of plumbing have changed overtime. Such as Ancient plumbing methods, how plumbing has evolved over the years into what it is today, and what has plumbing done to make the world a better place. Now let’s begin in about 6000.BC where the…

rights to companies. This has allowed for companies to come into poorer countries as well as other regions and begin pumping water out of underground aquifers which have been around for millennia as well as utilize other resources such as waste water treatment and purification and sell the water to other areas in order to make a profit. In many of these areas water was already scarce due to water ways being polluted by many things including raw sewage. And with the addition of big companies, the…

People across the country are concerned about their health. Therefore, they pay more attention to the food that they eat and the fluids that they drink. This is especially true for the water that they drink. People are starting to realize that some water is good for you, while other water is just plain unhealthy. We are in he water business and realize that providing pollution free and chemical free water is important to the community. What's Wrong With Tap Water A lot of people want to know…

Based on the readings and your own research, answer the following questions: 1. How do pathogenic organisms get into a water source? Human and animal wastes (feces) are major source for pathogenic organisms (such as bacteria, viruses, and protozoa) into a water source (surface or groundwater). As water (surface runoff) resulting from the storm or precipitation or snowmelt runs over the land surface, it will pick up potential pollutants include pathogenic organisms as it runs over livestock…

The Problem: The Haitian Cholera Outbreak We have made many leaps and bounds towards a healthier future, mostly in part due to scientific research, immediate international cooperation, and the proper allocation of resources. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has tracked and confirmed the eradication of worldwide diseases such as smallpox. This also includes the reduction in prevalence for diseases such as measles through aggressive immunization campaigns. We have come to address the…

Around the world people use clean and filtered water in their daily lives to survive, ranging from bottled water that we use to drink to keeping our hygiene and brushing our teeth and keeping our bodies clean and hydrated. Although there is water accessible across the globe, several countries, such an example would be Africa, that do not have clean and reliable water due to natural events- erosion, dirt, rain, trash, and more. The events and catastrophes that happen in the world can lead to…

A sewer line that is damaged could not only cause flooding, but it may also pose a health risk to you and your family. That is why it is important to make sure you do not ignore signs of sewer line damage and that you know how to recognize the symptoms of a problem. Here are a few signs of sewer line damage that you will not want to ignore. 1. A water level in your toilet bowl that is inconsistent One noticeable sign of sewer line damage is if the water in your toilet bowls fluctuates on a…