Among nonsmokers, living in a community that uses coal for heating was an additional risk factor. Source: Raju S, Keet CA, Paulin LM, et al. Rural residence and poverty are independent risk factors for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the United States. Am J Respir Crit Care Med ....
However, that might not actually be the smartest move for their health. For one thing, aWorld Bankstudy of cities in China found that on the whole, the highest rates of COVID-19 virus infection and death occurred not in the densest cities but in more sparsely populated areas. The report ...
Aim: This study aimed to investigate factors associated with depression in a sample of elderly Japanese individuals in a rural community and to examine differences among factors associated with individuals living alone or living with others.Methods: Using a population-based sample from rural Japan, we...
The paper is based on an ethnographic study conducted in a rural community in British Columbia, Canada. The study examined the impact of community culture on youth's development as sexual beings. We describe how social and geographical forces intersect to affect youth's lives and trace the ways...
Live, dead, and plastic shrimp under a popping cork also work great, but I prefer soft plastics for the action and better casting ability when shooting under piers and around pilings at night. Also, live bait can be a real pain in the rear end to catch, find at certain times, and ke...
like we used to (we had 'dates' on friday nights, many of them involved pots of tea). I wish I had a close female friend in my new location, but there seems to be little time to form bonds like this when there's wood to chop, seeds to plant, kids to feed, dishes to clean,...
Quality of life among people living with hypertension in a rural Vietnam community Background To respond to growing prevalence of hypertension in Vietnam, it is critical to have an in-depth understanding about quality of life (QOL) among ... NT Ha,HT Duy,NH Le,... - 《Bmc Public Health...
Kitwood emphasized the role of meaningful relationships in the well-being of people living with dementia [11]. This emphasis formed the basis for the development of person-centred care, which aims to strengthen the personhood of people through a supportive social environment [14,15]. This ...
Department of Health and Human Services created a new organization, the Administration for Community Living.ACL brings together the efforts and achievements of the Administration on Aging, the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and the HHS Office on Disability to serve as the...
Before you get too far along in this process, you need to understand that foundation repair is an intensive process that can end up causing significant damage if an inexperienced contractor is doing it. For you to be on the safe side, you should ensure that you are dealing with a contracto...