Physical Status
Download Physical Status full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online free Physical Status ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads.
Author |
: Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment |
Publisher |
: National Academies Press |
Total Pages |
: 503 |
Release |
: 2013-11-13 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780309283144 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0309283140 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Synopsis Educating the Student Body by : Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment
Physical inactivity is a key determinant of health across the lifespan. A lack of activity increases the risk of heart disease, colon and breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, osteoporosis, anxiety and depression and others diseases. Emerging literature has suggested that in terms of mortality, the global population health burden of physical inactivity approaches that of cigarette smoking. The prevalence and substantial disease risk associated with physical inactivity has been described as a pandemic. The prevalence, health impact, and evidence of changeability all have resulted in calls for action to increase physical activity across the lifespan. In response to the need to find ways to make physical activity a health priority for youth, the Institute of Medicine's Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment was formed. Its purpose was to review the current status of physical activity and physical education in the school environment, including before, during, and after school, and examine the influences of physical activity and physical education on the short and long term physical, cognitive and brain, and psychosocial health and development of children and adolescents. Educating the Student Body makes recommendations about approaches for strengthening and improving programs and policies for physical activity and physical education in the school environment. This report lays out a set of guiding principles to guide its work on these tasks. These included: recognizing the benefits of instilling life-long physical activity habits in children; the value of using systems thinking in improving physical activity and physical education in the school environment; the recognition of current disparities in opportunities and the need to achieve equity in physical activity and physical education; the importance of considering all types of school environments; the need to take into consideration the diversity of students as recommendations are developed. This report will be of interest to local and national policymakers, school officials, teachers, and the education community, researchers, professional organizations, and parents interested in physical activity, physical education, and health for school-aged children and adolescents.
Author |
: National Research Council |
Publisher |
: National Academies Press |
Total Pages |
: 421 |
Release |
: 2013-04-12 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780309264143 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0309264146 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Synopsis U.S. Health in International Perspective by : National Research Council
The United States is among the wealthiest nations in the world, but it is far from the healthiest. Although life expectancy and survival rates in the United States have improved dramatically over the past century, Americans live shorter lives and experience more injuries and illnesses than people in other high-income countries. The U.S. health disadvantage cannot be attributed solely to the adverse health status of racial or ethnic minorities or poor people: even highly advantaged Americans are in worse health than their counterparts in other, "peer" countries. In light of the new and growing evidence about the U.S. health disadvantage, the National Institutes of Health asked the National Research Council (NRC) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to convene a panel of experts to study the issue. The Panel on Understanding Cross-National Health Differences Among High-Income Countries examined whether the U.S. health disadvantage exists across the life span, considered potential explanations, and assessed the larger implications of the findings. U.S. Health in International Perspective presents detailed evidence on the issue, explores the possible explanations for the shorter and less healthy lives of Americans than those of people in comparable countries, and recommends actions by both government and nongovernment agencies and organizations to address the U.S. health disadvantage.
Author |
: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine |
Publisher |
: National Academies Press |
Total Pages |
: 583 |
Release |
: 2017-04-27 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780309452960 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0309452961 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Synopsis Communities in Action by : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
In the United States, some populations suffer from far greater disparities in health than others. Those disparities are caused not only by fundamental differences in health status across segments of the population, but also because of inequities in factors that impact health status, so-called determinants of health. Only part of an individual's health status depends on his or her behavior and choice; community-wide problems like poverty, unemployment, poor education, inadequate housing, poor public transportation, interpersonal violence, and decaying neighborhoods also contribute to health inequities, as well as the historic and ongoing interplay of structures, policies, and norms that shape lives. When these factors are not optimal in a community, it does not mean they are intractable: such inequities can be mitigated by social policies that can shape health in powerful ways. Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity seeks to delineate the causes of and the solutions to health inequities in the United States. This report focuses on what communities can do to promote health equity, what actions are needed by the many and varied stakeholders that are part of communities or support them, as well as the root causes and structural barriers that need to be overcome.
Author |
: David Cella |
Publisher |
: RTI Press |
Total Pages |
: 97 |
Release |
: 2015-09-17 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781934831144 |
ISBN-13 |
: 193483114X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Synopsis Patient-Reported Outcomes in Performance Measurement by : David Cella
Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are measures of how patients feel or what they are able to do in the context of their health status; PROs are reports, usually on questionnaires, about a patient's health conditions, health behaviors, or experiences with health care that individuals report directly, without modification of responses by clinicians or others; thus, they directly reflect the voice of the patient. PROs cover domains such as physical health, mental and emotional health, functioning, symptoms and symptom burden, and health behaviors. They are relevant for many activities: helping patients and their clinicians make informed decisions about health care, monitoring the progress of care, setting policies for coverage and reimbursement of health services, improving the quality of health care services, and tracking or reporting on the performance of health care delivery organizations. We address the major methodological issues related to choosing, administering, and using PROs for these purposes, particularly in clinical practice settings. We include a framework for best practices in selecting PROs, focusing on choosing appropriate methods and modes for administering PRO measures to accommodate patients with diverse linguistic, cultural, educational, and functional skills, understanding measures developed through both classic and modern test theory, and addressing complex issues relating to scoring and analyzing PRO data.
Author |
: Alex F. Roche |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 558 |
Release |
: 2012-12-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781468443554 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1468443550 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (54 Downloads) |
Synopsis Manual of Physical Status and Performance in Childhood by : Alex F. Roche
Trunk Measurements.- Lower Limb Measurments.- Upper Limb Measurments.- Physique.- Skeletal Measurements.- Maturation.- Stature Prediction.- Supplemental Information.- Published Sources of Raw Data.- Relevant Sources of Data Not Included.- Annotated Bibliography.
Author |
: |
Publisher |
: World Health Organization |
Total Pages |
: 24 |
Release |
: 2020-11-20 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789240014886 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9240014888 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (86 Downloads) |
Synopsis WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour by :
Author |
: James F. Jekel |
Publisher |
: Elsevier Health Sciences |
Total Pages |
: 436 |
Release |
: 2007-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781416034964 |
ISBN-13 |
: 141603496X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Synopsis Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Preventive Medicine by : James F. Jekel
You'll find the latest on healthcare policy and financing, infectious diseases, chronic disease, and disease prevention technology.
Author |
: Institute of Medicine |
Publisher |
: National Academies Press |
Total Pages |
: 127 |
Release |
: 1999-10-19 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780309172608 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0309172608 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Synopsis Definition of Serious and Complex Medical Conditions by : Institute of Medicine
In response to a request by the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), the Institute of Medicine proposed a study to examine definitions of serious or complex medical conditions and related issues. A seven-member committee was appointed to address these issues. Throughout the course of this study, the committee has been aware of the fact that the topic addressed by this report concerns one of the most critical issues confronting HCFA, health care plans and providers, and patients today. The Medicare+Choice regulations focus on the most vulnerable populations in need of medical care and other services-those with serious or complex medical conditions. Caring for these highly vulnerable populations poses a number of challenges. The committee believes, however, that the current state of clinical and research literature does not adequately address all of the challenges and issues relevant to the identification and care of these patients.
Author |
: Grover Andrew Kempf |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 48 |
Release |
: 1929 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015001994279 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Study of the Relation Between Mental and Physical Status of Children in Two Counties of Illinois by : Grover Andrew Kempf
Author |
: Institute of Medicine |
Publisher |
: National Academies Press |
Total Pages |
: 316 |
Release |
: 2008-08-27 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780309131957 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0309131952 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (57 Downloads) |
Synopsis Retooling for an Aging America by : Institute of Medicine
As the first of the nation's 78 million baby boomers begin reaching age 65 in 2011, they will face a health care workforce that is too small and woefully unprepared to meet their specific health needs. Retooling for an Aging America calls for bold initiatives starting immediately to train all health care providers in the basics of geriatric care and to prepare family members and other informal caregivers, who currently receive little or no training in how to tend to their aging loved ones. The book also recommends that Medicare, Medicaid, and other health plans pay higher rates to boost recruitment and retention of geriatric specialists and care aides. Educators and health professional groups can use Retooling for an Aging America to institute or increase formal education and training in geriatrics. Consumer groups can use the book to advocate for improving the care for older adults. Health care professional and occupational groups can use it to improve the quality of health care jobs.