Sentences with phrase «public health risks include»

Public health risks include:

Consumers should rest assured that the beverage industrys containers pose no public health risk including any alleged risk associated with bisphenol - A.

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She has been a public company director for more than 12 years in the financial services, building materials, resources, property and biotech sectors including chairing remuneration, nominations, audit and risk and health and safety committees.

The Pennsylvania Departments of Public Health and Education must develop and post on their websites guidelines and other relevant materials to inform and educate students, parents, and coaches about concussions, the nature and risk of concussion and traumatic brain injury (TBI), including the risks of continuing to play or practice after a concussion or TBI.

Concussion and Sports - Related Head Injury: Code 18 -2-25a (2013) requires the governing authority of each public and nonpublic elementary school, middle school, junior high school and high school, working through guidance approved by the department of health and communicated through the department of education, to do the following: (A) Adopt guidelines and other pertinent information and forms as approved by the department of health to inform and educate coaches, school administrators, youth athletes and their parents or guardians of the nature, risk and symptoms of concussion and head injury, including continuing to play after concussion or head injury; (B) Require annual completion by all coaches, whether the coach is employed or a volunteer, and by school athletic directors of a concussion recognition and head injury safety education course program approved by the department.

Prior to that, Polly provided comprehensive research and grants administration for a portfolio of externally funded projects, including a $ 3 million Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Center for Risk Science and Public Health at The George Washington University.

Enabling women to breastfeed is also a public health priority because, on a population level, interruption of lactation is associated with adverse health outcomes for the woman and her child, including higher maternal risks of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, and greater infant risks of infectious disease, sudden infant death syndrome, and metabolic disease (2, 4).

When viewed as a public health issue with lifelong consequences including poverty, mental illness, injustice, and risk of infectious disease — we all benefit when children are diapered.

Included studies were conducted in the public health systems in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom with variations in model of care, risk status of participating women and practice settings.

The state health department has come under intense criticism for its handling of the unfolding Hoosick Falls crisis, including the distribution late last year that also downplayed risks of PFOA exposure after federal regulators pushed for a wider public alarm about the situation.

These include: · Restricting trade hours of on - licence venues to limit the availability of alcohol in the early hours of the morning · Enhancing community involvement, better facilitating the engagement of local residents with licensing systems · Adding / prioritising public health and / or harm minimisation objectives in alcohol legislation · Restricting the sales of high risk products in areas of concern; and · Deprioritising government support for industry voluntary schemes in place of policies supported by evidence.

The Legislature's vote followed months of fact - finding, committee meetings, and public hearings in which several doctors, medical experts and public health organizations, including the Roswell Park Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society, the American Lung Association, the Buffalo - Niagara Tobacco Free Coalition, the Wellness Institute of WNY, and the Commissioner of the Erie County Health Department warned of the dangers and risks that the emissions from Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping pose to the public's hhealth organizations, including the Roswell Park Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society, the American Lung Association, the Buffalo - Niagara Tobacco Free Coalition, the Wellness Institute of WNY, and the Commissioner of the Erie County Health Department warned of the dangers and risks that the emissions from Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping pose to the public's hHealth Department warned of the dangers and risks that the emissions from Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping pose to the public's healthhealth.

«Skipping breakfast may lead to one or more risk factors, including obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, which may in turn lead to a heart attack over time,» said Leah E. Cahill, Ph.D., study lead author and Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, Mass..

Attanasio, an assistant professor of health policy and management at UMass Amherst's School of Public Health and Health Sciences, explains that a growing body of research at the individual level has shown that compared to women cared for by physicians, women considered at low - risk for complications in childbirth who receive care from midwives have good outcomes that include lower use of interventions such as cesarean delhealth policy and management at UMass Amherst's School of Public Health and Health Sciences, explains that a growing body of research at the individual level has shown that compared to women cared for by physicians, women considered at low - risk for complications in childbirth who receive care from midwives have good outcomes that include lower use of interventions such as cesarean delHealth and Health Sciences, explains that a growing body of research at the individual level has shown that compared to women cared for by physicians, women considered at low - risk for complications in childbirth who receive care from midwives have good outcomes that include lower use of interventions such as cesarean delHealth Sciences, explains that a growing body of research at the individual level has shown that compared to women cared for by physicians, women considered at low - risk for complications in childbirth who receive care from midwives have good outcomes that include lower use of interventions such as cesarean delivery.

Researchers are now finding that more than the lungs are at risk, as dirty air may in fact be an accomplice to some of the greatest threats to public health, including diabetes, obesity and even dementia.

She said the FDA would have disclosed more, including the names of drugs, had it believed there was a risk to public health.

In addition to his public service at NIH, he did his postdoctoral training within the NIH - NIEHS Superfund Research Program Center at the University of Kentucky, where he directed the Center's graduate and postdoctoral transdisciplinary training efforts and translated the Center's ongoing environmental health - related research innovations to relevant stakeholders, including state and federal policymakers and regulators, industry partners for technology transfer, and at - risk populations across Kentucky.

Many of these identified endocrine - disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which include pesticides and substances used in manufacturing a multitude of products, have been reported to interfere with thyroid hormone function, yet public health policy does not fully address the risks to vulnerable populations.

At the opposite end of precipitation extremes, drought also poses risks to public health and safety.192 Drought conditions may increase the environmental exposure to a broad set of health hazards including wildfires, dust storms, extreme heat events, flash flooding, degraded water quality, and reduced water quantity.

The study included 103 adults with type 2 diabetes, seen at a public health clinic, who were considered at high risk for macular edema.

Influenza remains a major health problem in the United States, resulting each year in an estimated 36,000 deaths and 200,000 hospitalizations.4 Those who have been shown to be at high risk for the complications of influenza infection are children 6 to 23 months of age; healthy persons 65 years of age or older; adults and children with chronic diseases, including asthma, heart and lung disease, and diabetes; residents of nursing homes and other long - term care facilities; and pregnant women.4 It is for this reason that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that these groups, together with health care workers and others with direct patient - care responsibilities, should be given priority for influenza vaccination this season in the face of the current shortage.1 Other high - priority groups include children and teenagers 6 months to 18 years of age whose underlying medical condition requires the daily use of aspirin and household members and out - of - home caregivers of infants less than 6 months old.1 Hence, in the case of vaccine shortages resulting either from the unanticipated loss of expected supplies or from the emergence of greater - than - expected global influenza activity — such as pandemic influenza, which would prompt a greater demand for vaccination5 — the capability of extending existing vaccine supplies by using alternative routes of vaccination that would require smaller doses could have important public health implications.

From a public health perspective, aging is also the critical risk factor for a variety of human pathologies, including neurodegenerative diseases, many forms of cancer and metabolic disease.

Occupations that may be at increased risk of exposure include health workers, laboratory workers, cleaning crews (for hospitals, ambulances, travel facilities, etc.), transportation workers (e.g., airlines, public transportation, taxis), sanitation workers, and morgue workers.

A Harvard School of Public Health study found that a diet which included brown rice reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes by 16 %.

The Harvard School of Public Health found that poor indoor air quality increased the risk of sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, which is one of the fastest growing sleep disorders.

For example, the Harvard School of Public Health talks about obtaining calcium from mainly beans and greens, and to limit milk and dairy products for various reason, including increase prostate cancer and to a lesser extent, ovarian cancer risk.

Prof Jennie Brand - Miller is leading the work program responsible for communicating and exploiting the findings of PREVIEW to convert new knowledge into strategies to reduce the risk of diabetes, including web - based lifestyle interventions for the public and collaborations between food industry and health professionals on development of innovative products and ingredients.

«Daily sugar intake reduction can be part of a global public health plan to promote health in general, reduce obesity and reduce the risk of several chronic diseases including breast cancer,» she says.

Those most at risk for infection include zoo handlers and caretakers (because they work closely with the birds), pregnant women, and people with compromised immune systems, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) release.

While there's still some content about mammograms on the site, «informational pages and factsheets about the disease, including symptoms, treatment, risk factors, and public no - or low - cost cancer screening programs, have been entirely removed and are no longer found elsewhere on the [Office on Women's Health] site,» according to the foundation's report.

SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is warning people of the risks of Salmonella infection associated with contact with live Official site of the City of Philadelphia, includes information on municipal services, permits, licenses, records for citizens and businesses

Schools are responsible for their premises under Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (sections 2, 3, 4 & 6), Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 (Regulations 6,7,8,9 & 12) and Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 to protect the health and safety of not only their pupils and staff, but for all those who are at risk including members of pHealth and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (sections 2, 3, 4 & 6), Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 (Regulations 6,7,8,9 & 12) and Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 to protect the health and safety of not only their pupils and staff, but for all those who are at risk including members of pHealth (COSHH) Regulations 2002 (Regulations 6,7,8,9 & 12) and Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 to protect the health and safety of not only their pupils and staff, but for all those who are at risk including members of pHealth and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 to protect the health and safety of not only their pupils and staff, but for all those who are at risk including members of phealth and safety of not only their pupils and staff, but for all those who are at risk including members of public.

These life skills should not be approached from the point of view of the individualisation of health risks; on the contrary, they include critical stances aimed at proactively deconstructing the social determinants that have a negative effect on public health.

Risks and uncertainties include without limitation the effect of competitive and economic factors, and the Company's reaction to those factors, on consumer and business buying decisions with respect to the Company's products; continued competitive pressures in the marketplace; the ability of the Company to deliver to the marketplace and stimulate customer demand for new programs, products, and technological innovations on a timely basis; the effect that product introductions and transitions, changes in product pricing or mix, and / or increases in component costs could have on the Company's gross margin; the inventory risk associated with the Company's need to order or commit to order product components in advance of customer orders; the continued availability on acceptable terms, or at all, of certain components and services essential to the Company's business currently obtained by the Company from sole or limited sources; the effect that the Company's dependency on manufacturing and logistics services provided by third parties may have on the quality, quantity or cost of products manufactured or services rendered; risks associated with the Company's international operations; the Company's reliance on third - party intellectual property and digital content; the potential impact of a finding that the Company has infringed on the intellectual property rights of others; the Company's dependency on the performance of distributors, carriers and other resellers of the Company's products; the effect that product and service quality problems could have on the Company's sales and operating profits; the continued service and availability of key executives and employees; war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters, and other circumstances that could disrupt supply, delivery, or demand of products; and unfavorable results of other legal proceedRisks and uncertainties include without limitation the effect of competitive and economic factors, and the Company's reaction to those factors, on consumer and business buying decisions with respect to the Company's products; continued competitive pressures in the marketplace; the ability of the Company to deliver to the marketplace and stimulate customer demand for new programs, products, and technological innovations on a timely basis; the effect that product introductions and transitions, changes in product pricing or mix, and / or increases in component costs could have on the Company's gross margin; the inventory risk associated with the Company's need to order or commit to order product components in advance of customer orders; the continued availability on acceptable terms, or at all, of certain components and services essential to the Company's business currently obtained by the Company from sole or limited sources; the effect that the Company's dependency on manufacturing and logistics services provided by third parties may have on the quality, quantity or cost of products manufactured or services rendered; risks associated with the Company's international operations; the Company's reliance on third - party intellectual property and digital content; the potential impact of a finding that the Company has infringed on the intellectual property rights of others; the Company's dependency on the performance of distributors, carriers and other resellers of the Company's products; the effect that product and service quality problems could have on the Company's sales and operating profits; the continued service and availability of key executives and employees; war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters, and other circumstances that could disrupt supply, delivery, or demand of products; and unfavorable results of other legal proceedrisks associated with the Company's international operations; the Company's reliance on third - party intellectual property and digital content; the potential impact of a finding that the Company has infringed on the intellectual property rights of others; the Company's dependency on the performance of distributors, carriers and other resellers of the Company's products; the effect that product and service quality problems could have on the Company's sales and operating profits; the continued service and availability of key executives and employees; war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters, and other circumstances that could disrupt supply, delivery, or demand of products; and unfavorable results of other legal proceedings.

The audience for this dictionary includes medical professionals working in multilingual environments; global health professionals in tourist areas; professionals in public health, humanitarian medicine, emergency disaster management, rescue teams and above all, frequent travellers disposed to any kind of danger or health risk and therefore in the need of medical assistance while in some foreign speaking country.

Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the possibility that the initial public offering will not be consummated within the anticipated time period or at all, including as the result of regulatory, market or other factors; risks relating to Pfizer Animal Health as a standalone business as the result of the variables and uncertainties inherent in business, financial and operating performance, including, among other things, competitive developments and general economic, political, business, industry, regulatory and market conditions; and the potential for disruption to Pfizer's Animal Health business as the result of the initial public offering.

This release contains forward - looking information that involves substantial risks and uncertainties about the intention to file a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering of a minority ownership stake in Pfizer's Animal Health business, including the anticipated timing of such a transaction and the potential benefits to Pfizer.

As they try to survive, stray cats and dogs cause problems for people, including public health risks, property destruction, and nuisance behaviors.

Job Description: • Represents the Kansas City Pet Project in a professional, polite and enthusiastic manner • Assists the veterinarians on a daily basis with preparing surgery patients, health assessments, and treatments of animals • Assist in medical rounds with Shelter Veterinarians or identifying animals that need to be seen by a Shelter Veterinarian • Administer medications to both cats and dogs in accordance with veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed for sick / injured animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible for following best practices for sanitation protocols in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes, health assessments, vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support for other departments, such as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or Adoptions by assisting as needed for vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready for use the following day • Assists with discharging animals to the public post-surgery or following up with sick pet appointments, explaining any medical issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical supplies and medications are available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other animals • Care, feed, and safely handle animals to avoid injury to persons / animals • Properly store and maintain inventory of medical supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to the Vet Clinic.

Responsible options for these unwanted horses include euthanasia followed by appropriate disposal of the carcass to minimize risks to public and environmental health associated with drug residues, or humane slaughter.

Additionally, the shelter medicine specialist must have an expanded understanding of other areas not emphasized under traditional veterinary medical training; these include, but are not limited to, shelter facility design and operation, animal husbandry (nutrition, sanitation, disinfection), companion animal welfare, cruelty investigation, public health, personnel management, psycho - social aspects of sheltering, resource management and risk analysis, and strategies for animal population control.

But so are the analogies, including the shockingly irresponsible conspiracy - theorizing petition - mongering by people with irrelevant doctorates (and the odd head of state) at great public health risk to the world in general and much of Africa in particular.

Communicate the health - related aspects of climate change, including risks and ways to reduce them, to the public, decision makers, and healthcare providers.

Leaks from the negotiations suggest it could include encourage cost - benefit analysis of environmental policies, threatening regulatory measures in areas such as genetically modified life forms, which can pose serious but not easily quantifiable risks to public health and the planet.

Climate change is a major public health threat, already making existing problems like asthma, exposure to extreme heat, food poisoning, and infectious disease more severe, and posing new risks from climate change - related disasters, including death or injury.

The 2009 EPA endangerment findings took into account the public health implications of a warming climate caused by an increase in greenhouse gas emissions, which include more deaths from heat - related illnesses, more serious (and potentially fatal) respiratory illnesses, and more people at risk from catastrophic flooding.

Published in Environmental Health Perspectives, this groundbreaking alliance is called Project TENDR (Targeting Environmental Neuro - Developmental Risks) and includes 48 of the country's top scientists, health professionals and health advocates, across many disciplines and sectors, including epidemiology, toxicology, exposure science, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, nursing, public health, and federal and state chemical pHealth Perspectives, this groundbreaking alliance is called Project TENDR (Targeting Environmental Neuro - Developmental Risks) and includes 48 of the country's top scientists, health professionals and health advocates, across many disciplines and sectors, including epidemiology, toxicology, exposure science, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, nursing, public health, and federal and state chemical phealth professionals and health advocates, across many disciplines and sectors, including epidemiology, toxicology, exposure science, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, nursing, public health, and federal and state chemical phealth advocates, across many disciplines and sectors, including epidemiology, toxicology, exposure science, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, nursing, public health, and federal and state chemical phealth, and federal and state chemical policy.

Advice on managing the risks involved in being a licensee, including occupational health and safety concerns, public liability concerns and what to expect from Workers Compensation claims

She specialises in contentious and non-contentious environmental advice, and her experience includes advising private and public organisations on environmental and health and safety (EHS) regulatory matters and risk management.

These include: public - private relationships in the health care space, including public hospital sales and leases, sovereign immunity, and compliance with the Sunshine Law and Public Records Act; Medicare Advantage and other risk - based managed care payment models; Stark, anti-kickback, and health care fraud and abuse; electronic medical records, and non-competitive agreepublic - private relationships in the health care space, including public hospital sales and leases, sovereign immunity, and compliance with the Sunshine Law and Public Records Act; Medicare Advantage and other risk - based managed care payment models; Stark, anti-kickback, and health care fraud and abuse; electronic medical records, and non-competitive agreepublic hospital sales and leases, sovereign immunity, and compliance with the Sunshine Law and Public Records Act; Medicare Advantage and other risk - based managed care payment models; Stark, anti-kickback, and health care fraud and abuse; electronic medical records, and non-competitive agreePublic Records Act; Medicare Advantage and other risk - based managed care payment models; Stark, anti-kickback, and health care fraud and abuse; electronic medical records, and non-competitive agreements.