Sentences with phrase «health issues our country»

Two of the most common, most debilitating and most solvable health issues our country faces.

Not exact matches

The decree issued by Pena Nietro gives the country's Health Secretary 180 days to «harmonize regulations» on medical marijuana, as well as the creation of regulations to govern production, sale and use of medical marijuana.

«We wanted to make sure that our own country was part of the conversation about global health issues in two ways — one, making sure that we're not thinking of it as issues that affect other people that don't have anything to do with us, but also acknowledging that we can learn so much from what has gone well or new models that are effective in other countries,» Bush tells Business Insider.

And while those polled sought more action from the White House and Congress, most thought the number of mass shootings in the country centers around an issue about identifying and treating people with mental health issues.

Bell notes on its Let's Talk web site that «mental illness is one of the most widespread health issues in the country.»

The country will have to deal with some structural issues ultimately, but it does have the benefit of time given the relative health of its external conditions.

The bishops are distancing themselves from Catholic groups that have expressed satisfaction with the «accommodation» offered to them by the president: Sister Carol Keehan of the Catholic Health Association, for instance, told reporters she was «pleased and grateful that the religious liberty and conscience protection needs of so many ministries that serve our country were appreciated enough that an early resolution of this issue was accomplished.»

And while these issues can not be discussed without considering other deeply troubling problems such as mental health treatment and school security, they need to be discussed if our country is going to move any closer to authentically providing our children with safe spaces to learn.

If I keep weapons in my home and know how to use them and teach my children the power of those weapons no one should have the right to paint with such a wide brush as to eliminate my right to ownership of a weapon because this country is too afraid to tackle mental health issues.

Sure, let's take away a few more days off, when Americans already have less than half the average time off per year than any other First World country, and on average suffer far more from overwork and stress - related health issues.

That means that more than 3 percent of the country's entire population is suffering from mental health issues and many are not receiving help.

Asked «What is the single biggest issue facing our country», the National Health Service was ranked second (17 per cent), with employment & welfare third (nine per cent).

My last point and Im out... Throughout our great nations history... we always found a way to fight through national issues and come up with solutions... Giving the problems we have now to people in the 50's and 60's... and they may actually come up with a solution... if you earnestly care about making a change... start at the lowest levels of government... go do something... find out costs... expenses... how to get more health care to people... do things like that... quit waiting on the government to provide all the answers... its not the way this country was founded... and not the way we get through problems... If you or ur family does nt have insurance... get a job that can provide you that... instead of hoping the government will do so... If you or ur family lacks access to education... move to an area that excels at it... education is invaluable... Do something about your problem... and quit waiting for the next big lotto...

If, as a country, we didn't wage holy wars like we were on a Crusade, there'd be so much money available, the health care issue wouldn't be an issue at all.

The issue goes even further to suggest that no country should be able to require mandatory GMO labeling on food items, even though science shows that GMOs act differently in the body than do natural organisms and are a threat to health.

«The institute is seeking to grow the rice in developing countries to address severe vitamin A deficiency that can lead to blindness and other health issues,» Booth said.

The recall of Patties Foods products has prompted renewed debates on Country - of - Origin Labelling (CoOL) on foods in Australia, with Chief Executive of Australian Made, Ian Harrison, saying «This issue exemplifies the differences in health and safety standards for the production of food around the world.»

Brazil's high consumer awareness on the issue, is confirmed by a recent Euromonitor International survey that shows how Brazilians raised more than in any other country the issue of «reducing salt purchased» as a main health concern.

As a long - time struggler with health issues in a country where this is an Achilles heel of the system, I deeply sympathize, and wish her a long happy life ahead.

«Mental health issues are a reality for millions of people across the country.

I think this country's food issues are so deeply flawed that each of these attempts at a solution are destined to fail unless shored up with adequate food security, elimination of food deserts in poor communities, the elimination of price supports for foods that don't support our health, etc..

There are plenty of other «developed» countries with racial and social inequality and poverty - related health issues.

The State of World's Midwifery Report The State of World's Midwifery 2011: Delivering Health, Saving Lives, supported by 30 partners, provides the first comprehensive analysis of midwifery services and issues in countries where the needs are greatest.

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Dr. Fisher believes that dispassionate, rigorous study of birth across all settings is more important than ever given disparities in women's access to trained and licensed care providers, current and future physician workforce issues, rising costs of health care, and unacceptably high rates of adverse outcomes for mothers and infants in the U.S. compared to other industrialized countries.

Letters that have been written by Canadians, Americans, and Britons to the Chamber of Commerce and the Filipino Department of Health have demonstrated international solidarity with the people of the Philippines and have helped publicise the issue inside the country.

One of the biggest health care issues this country faces is maternity leave.

Practice Update: HIV and breastfeeding - Morrison P. - Essentially MIDIRS, August 2014; 5 (7): 38 - 9, available at page 38 HIV and breastfeeding: the unfolding evidence - Morrison P and Faulkner Z - Essentially MIDIRS, Dec / Jan 2015; 5 (11): 7 - 13, Breastfeeding for HIV - Positive Mothers - Morrison P - Breastfeeding Today, 1 November 2014; 26:20 - 25 What HIV - positive women want to know about breastfeeding - Morrison P - World AIDS Day 2013 issue of Fresh Start, Trinidad & Tobago, 1 December 2013 (see pages 8 - 12) Informed choice in infant feeding decisions can be supported for HIV - infected women even in industrialized countries - Morrison P, Greiner T, Israel - Ballard K - AIDS 2011, 24 September 2011, PMID: 21811145 Letter to the Editor (2014)- Pamela Morrison & Ted Greiner - Health Care for Women International, 35:10, 1109 - 1112, DOI: 10.1080 / 07399332.2014.954705 Conquering Fear and Stigma with Knowledge: HIV - Positive Mothers and Breastfeeding, Fresh Start by Best Start - Morrison P interviewed by Dr Amanda Gabrielle Jones - HIV / AIDS Awareness supplement towards an AIDS - Free Generation, Issue 6, p 8, December 2014 Breastfeeding with HIV, is breast still issue of Fresh Start, Trinidad & Tobago, 1 December 2013 (see pages 8 - 12) Informed choice in infant feeding decisions can be supported for HIV - infected women even in industrialized countries - Morrison P, Greiner T, Israel - Ballard K - AIDS 2011, 24 September 2011, PMID: 21811145 Letter to the Editor (2014)- Pamela Morrison & Ted Greiner - Health Care for Women International, 35:10, 1109 - 1112, DOI: 10.1080 / 07399332.2014.954705 Conquering Fear and Stigma with Knowledge: HIV - Positive Mothers and Breastfeeding, Fresh Start by Best Start - Morrison P interviewed by Dr Amanda Gabrielle Jones - HIV / AIDS Awareness supplement towards an AIDS - Free Generation, Issue 6, p 8, December 2014 Breastfeeding with HIV, is breast still Issue 6, p 8, December 2014 Breastfeeding with HIV, is breast still best?

The state of maternity care in the US is pretty shocking (c - section rates, unnecessary inductions, separating mom / baby, maternal mortality stats, etc.) compared to other developed countries and if we can make this a health issue that is discussed far before conception it would be amazing.

It's an important health issue, and if, by hosting directions like these, I can increase the number of breastfed infants in this country (and beyond), then I feel I'm doing a service.

Other developed countries have seen similar health issues in women but have done a better job of safely helping moms through childbirth.

And whilst the governments of some countries will insist that certain food colorings are not harmful to health, those same food colorings have been banned in other countries — a fairly strong indication that their true safety is a contentious issue!

«Childhood obesity is a serious public health issue in developed and in developing countries and we need to set the course as early as possible,» Hannah Ewald told Reuters Health in an health issue in developed and in developing countries and we need to set the course as early as possible,» Hannah Ewald told Reuters Health in an Health in an email.

The outcome is less colic and other health issues that come with infants and toddles in our Country.

Originally aimed at health workers, educators and community workers in different local regions in developing countries, these resources provide practical information on a wide range of care, support and prevention issues concerning HIV, AIDS and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Breast feeding is clearly an issue for public health consideration as it provides significant protection against infections in newborns and infants.12 Because breast feeding has been shown to protect against infections so profoundly in developing countries, it is estimated that an increase in breast feeding worldwide by 40 % would reduce deaths from respiratory infection by 50 % in children less than 18 months of age.3

Additional reasons for deciding not to breastfeed can include concern about the quality and quantity of breast milk, and partner and family support, which are common across developed and developing countries.10, 11 Women who decide not to breastfeed are also more likely to have smoked during their pregnancy, be primiparous mothers (i.e., having their first child), and to have a child born low birth weight or with complex health issues such as cystic fibrosis.9, 12 Prenatal and post-natal stressful experiences may also reduce the duration of breastfeeding.13 Finally, several studies suggest that mother's who return to work within the first 6 months postpartum or anticipate an early return to full - time employment, are less likely to breastfeed.

Our efforts range from a digital application that ensures human breast milk is safely pasteurized to community - developed videos on pressing health issues to supporting countries in tracking epidemics through data use for decision - making.

The government's move towards a national ID cards scheme, and expansion of IT schemes in the health, welfare and criminal justice systems across the country also made it a pressing issue, he says.

But beyond electoral processes, it is just as vital to the health of a democracy that ordinary citizens are meaningfully involved in the discourse concerning issues affecting their lives and country.

The presidential hopefuls, Ms Samia Yaaba Nkrumah, former Chairperson of the party and daughter of Ghana's first President Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Mr Ivor Kobina Greenstreet, a former General Secretary of the party, Mr Bright Oblitei Akwetey, who has twice contested for the flag - bearer position, and Mr Agyapong, a businessman, were quizzed by the moderator, Prof. Kwame Karikari, on issues on the Ghanaian economy, industrialisation, agriculture and health in the country's first - ever inter-party presidential debate sponsored by TV Africa.

«Obamacare is just a slice of the overall health care issue, the delivery of health care in this country is under this massive transformation.

«We're in the midst of a watershed moment in the struggle for women's rights across this country and one of the key motivators in my decision to do this is our state's need for a champion on issues ranging from pay equity to health care and reproductive rights to freedom from sexual harassment and workplace discrimination,» Berman said in a press release.

He appealed for action on the resolution of inter-professional rivalry in health care in the country, noting that a panel headed by Alhaji Yayale Ahmed, was convened in 2014 to look into the issues.

The Ghana Health Service in early February issued an alert on the disease following outbreaks in neighboring countries.

Rumours emerged Wednesday that the first case of the disease has been recorded in Accra, a month after the Ghana Health Service issued a public health alert warning Ghanaians of a possible outbreak in the coHealth Service issued a public health alert warning Ghanaians of a possible outbreak in the cohealth alert warning Ghanaians of a possible outbreak in the country.

On salience, health and the economy are seen as two of the three biggest issues facing the country by Labour members, Labour voters and the general public.

Aaron Woolf spoke with North Country Public Radio's David Sommerstein on a range of issues, from gun control and health care to why a political rookie wants to represent the region.

Former Shadow Health Secretary Heidi Alexander, of the pro-EU campaign group Open Britain, said: «Without this, it is genuinely not clear how Labour members, supporters and the public are meant to contribute to the party's policymaking on the biggest issue we face as a country.

«Throughout this process, I've fought for the needs of the North Country, and negotiated better access for critical issues like women's health and maternity care,» Stefanik said.