Sentences with phrase «risk at present levels»

Dr. Levermann is co-author of the new paper «Adaptation required to preserve future high - end river flood risk at present levels» as published in Science Advances, January 10, 2018.

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At present, the evidence indicates that it is appropriate to accept market risk, but with something of a «stop» in the form of put option coverage close to (or a few percent below) current levels.

Moreover, core inflation moved ahead of its level of 6 months ago, and leading economic measures continued to slip (though we don't see them as being indicative of recession risk at present).

As the Mayo Clinic's website explains, while nearly any drug that's present in your bloodstream will pass into your breast milk to some extent, most medications do so at such low levels that they pose no real risk to most infants.

Low levels of physical activity and inefficient sleep patterns intensify the effects of genetic risk factors for obesity, according to results of a large - scale study presented at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2017 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla..

While the agency determined that contamination levels did not present a public health risk, emissions at five test sites violated state regulatory guidelines.

In a different study Waghmare presented at the recent annual meeting of the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation in Orlando, Florida, the researchers teased out a few risk factors that can drive the development of lower respiratory tract infections — namely, high levels of steroid use (commonly given to transplant patients for other complications such as graft - vs.

Among postmenopausal women with normal body mass index (BMI), those with higher body fat levels had an increased risk for invasive breast cancer, according to data presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Special Conference Obesity and Cancer: Mechanisms Underlying Etiology and Outcomes, held Jan. 27 - 30.

Vitamin D deficiency is an independent risk factor for heart disease with lower levels of vitamin D being associated with a higher presence and severity of coronary artery disease, according to research to be presented at the American College of Cardiology's 63rd Annual Scientific Session.

Children who are exposed in utero to high levels of particulate air pollution during the second trimester of pregnancy may be at greater risk of developing asthma in early childhood, according to a new study presented at the 2014 American Thoracic Society International Conference.

Children with inherited high levels of cholesterol who receive cholesterol - lowering statins in their early years have a lower risk of coronary heart disease than their affected parents, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2013.

A meta - analysis of 21 studies presented at this year's annual meeting the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) shows that exposure to pesticides is associated with increased risk of developing diabetes by 61 %, with different types of pesticides showing varying levels of risk.

In work not peer reviewed but presented at the 2016 International Meeting for Autism Research a group of scientists have reported a possible link between high levels of folate during pregnancy and a child's risk of autism.

First, we conducted growth trials at five temperatures crossed with two levels of predation risk (fish predator present versus absent) and measured growth rates, consumption rates, assimilation efficiencies, and production efficiencies of 107 individual damselflies.

«no defined intake level at which potential adverse effects of protein was identified» and «there is no evidence that amino acids from usual or even high intakes of protein from foodstuffs present any risk.»

The results revealed widespread contamination of tap water with many different pesticides at levels that present serious health risks.

Research presented at the 2008 Experimental Biology meeting showed tart cherry juice may significantly lower blood levels of triglycerides and cholesterol, which are risk factors of cardiovascular disease.

There's substantial evidence suggesting that «exposure to pesticides may increase Parkinson's disease risk,» and autopsies found higher levels of pollutants and pesticides in the brains of Parkinson's disease patients, and some of these toxins are present at low levels in dairy products.

A new study presented today at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) found that more than one - third of elite, Division I college athletes may have low levels of vitamin D, which is critical in helping the body to absorb calcium needed to maintain bone mass, and to minimize musculoskeletal pain and injury risk.

School grounds should be inspected for potential hazards such as: • Verandah poles outside doorways, in thoroughfares or in situations where students are unlikely to see them, especially while running; • Steps and changes in level which are poorly proportioned, difficult to see or lack handrails; • Fencing, gates and railings which students climb and which have structural problems, sharp protrusions, splinters or other hazards; • Trip hazards at ground level — protruding drainage pit covers, irregular paving, cracks or tree roots in thoroughfares, broken off post or other remnants of old structures; • Loose gravely surfaces on slopes and where students run; • Slippery patches which may stay damp in winter; • Rocks which students can fall onto or throw around; • Embankments which students can slip down or which have protruding sharp objects; • Blind corners in busy areas; taps and hoses which are positioned where students play or walk; window glass at low levels through which students could fall; • Holes, cracks or exposed irrigation fixtures in ovals; • Trees or shrubs with poisonous parts, sharp spikes or thorns or branches at eye level; • Splinters and deteriorating timbers in seats, retaining edges and other wooden constructions; • sSeds or other areas with hazardous chemicals or machinery to which students have access; rubbish skips which students can climb into or around, or which place students at risk when trucks enter the school; • Areas within the site used for car parking when students are present; and, • Sporting equipment such as goal posts or basketball rings which have structural or other design or maintenance problems.

So while some MATs are developing strong boards, many others find it difficult to recruit and retain people of the necessary calibre — a reality that presents a major risk to an education system with well over 1,000 MATs, in which so much power, responsibility and oversight now sits at trust board level.

In fact, the entire project runs the risk of being scrapped altogether as the present Human Resource Development Minister feels the system has become obsessive with a single device when the focus should be to enable the students have easy access to quality educational content at all levels.

«However, they should keep such investments at no more than 20 to 30 per cent of their investment funds, as single - stock investments do carry a higher level of concentrated risk, which might present volatility more than what the investor could withstand,» says Mr Choy, adding that the remaining 70 to 80 per cent of your investment funds should be invested through unit trusts to form the core portfolio.

Moreover, core inflation moved ahead of its level of 6 months ago, and leading economic measures continued to slip (though we don't see them as being indicative of recession risk at present).

At the recent market low, the Market Climate could certainly not be characterized as favorable, but at the present overbought level, there is considerable risk of a fresh plungAt the recent market low, the Market Climate could certainly not be characterized as favorable, but at the present overbought level, there is considerable risk of a fresh plungat the present overbought level, there is considerable risk of a fresh plunge.

Yet, no country has developed an acceptable or permanent method for high — level nuclear waste storage, thereby leaving both present and future generations at great risk.

At the Copenhagen conference in December 2009 the Director of the U.S. Navy Task Force on Climate Change, Rear Admiral David Titley gave a somber assessment of the risks presented by climate change, including the likely need for greater humanitarian and disaster relief missions, and the dangers posed by such «wild cards» as ocean acidification and rising sea levels.

In making informed decisions to keep risks at an acceptable level, it's important that policy makers take heed of the scientific evidence presented in the recent assessment report from the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change — released in September — along with the most up - to - date estimates of the current and future risks.

The evidence presented shows that the set of actions implemented at different levels when facing droughts were mainly reactive in the past but later evolved to a more integral risk management approach...

Although fluctuating sea level rises over the past several centuries have averaged about 7 inches, and continue to rise at that rate with no evidence of acceleration, land subsidence and hurricane risks are ever - present issues that must be taken into account.

The underwriter will then be able to determine what precise risk the insured party presents for an insurer and be able to determine the appropriate premium at which to provide coverage or in the event that a claim is deemed to be too likely for the levels of available premium they will instruct the insurer to decline coverage to the individual who was being assessed.

The VIX is a so - called «fear gauge» and indicates the level of risk that is currently present in the markets at any time.

At present, bitcoin is holding the USD 11,000 level, but it remains at a risk of more declines during the coming sessionAt present, bitcoin is holding the USD 11,000 level, but it remains at a risk of more declines during the coming sessionat a risk of more declines during the coming sessions.

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The relationship between depressive symptoms and step count has only been assessed in specific populations with small sample sizes, such as low - socioeconomic status Latino immigrants, 16 elderly Japanese people17 or patients with chronic conditions such as heart failure18 19 or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.20 21 Studies yield contradictory results, with some observing no association between depressive symptoms and daily step count, 19 21 while others report a negative correlation.16 — 18 20 In one cross-sectional sample of healthy older adults, an inverse association between depressive symptoms (using the Goldberg Depression Scale - 15) and accelerometer measured daily step count disappeared after controlling for general health and disability.22 While a systematic review suggests reduced levels of objectively measured PA in patients with depression, 23 it is not known whether this association is present in those at high risk of CVD and taken into account important confounding such as gender and age.

However, this important interpersonal skill set may also confer risk for depression and anxiety when present at extreme levels and in combination with certain individual characteristics or within particular contexts.

Business Tax Items • Permanently extends the 2001/2003 tax rates for adjusted gross income levels under $ 450,000 ($ 400,000 single); good for small business and home builders, 80 % of whom are pass - thru entities who pay taxes on the individual side of the code • Permanently extends the Alternative Minimum patch; again, good for small business owners who are frequently at risk of paying AMT • Permanently sets the parameters of the estate tax; positive for family - owned construction firms; codifies the 2010 $ 5 million exemption amount (indexed to inflation) and a 40 percent estate tax rate • Extends present law section 179 small business expensing through the end of 2013; offers cash flow and administrative cost benefits for small firms • Extends the section 45L new energy - efficient home tax credit through the end of 2013; allows a $ 2,000 tax credit for the construction of for sale and for - lease energy - efficient homes in buildings with fewer than three floors above grade