Obesity has been recognized as a global epidemic by WHO, followed by many empirical evidences to prove its infectiousness. However, the inter-person spreading dynamics of obesity are seldom studied. A distinguishing feature of the obesity epidemic is tha
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 8 The structure of your essay is clear, you are using paragraphs appropriately for the introduction, advantages, disadvantages, and conclusion. Within paragraphs, ideas are logically developed, and appropriate linking words and phra...
(e.g., housing, businesses, and public spaces) that meets all needs without having to drive, it is possible to improve neighborhood walkability and increase space for sustainable projects (e.g., community gardens, outdoor sporting events, charitable fundraisers), which can enhance cohesion (...
To our knowledge, this is the first initiative using a social network approach to specifically focus on improving mental health and wellbeing in an Australian farming community. Similar wellbeing initiatives tend to be implemented over a longer term, often with on-going evaluation. For example, ‘...
In the example of the Irish, social and cultural elements were inextricably linked with the Catholic Church, and because of that, most social, cultural, and even sporting outlets had a religious dimension which ultimately added to the overriding sense of cohesion among the Irish immigrant community...
However, we believe the education sector provides opportunities and supports social cohesion, and this essential service ensures strong customer demand, some inelasticity in service need, and government and philanthropic support, which mitigate some of the so...
perceptions of people living with HIV and AIDS (PLHA), leadership, group cohesion, active minorities, and communication patterns (Kincaid, 2004; Rogers, 2003). Many of these variables may exist at the citizen or group-level. For example, active...
Government leaders stressedthe developmental impact of the event and its potential to enhance cohesion, but theWorld Cup drained public resources and deepened socio-economic divides.The 2014 World Cup in Brazil figures to continue in this trend. The preparations havesuffered from delays and corruptions...
cohesion, such as fostering respect and empathy for persons — but not to promote commercial products for parochial interests. We argue that the former project could advance individual and social welfare, while preserving personal autonomy — a minimum requirement of which is the ability to make inf...
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