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Author |
: United States. Public Health Service. Office of the Surgeon General |
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: |
Total Pages |
: 728 |
Release |
: 2010 |
ISBN-10 |
: UCSD:31822037817723 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (23 Downloads) |
Synopsis How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease by : United States. Public Health Service. Office of the Surgeon General
This report considers the biological and behavioral mechanisms that may underlie the pathogenicity of tobacco smoke. Many Surgeon General's reports have considered research findings on mechanisms in assessing the biological plausibility of associations observed in epidemiologic studies. Mechanisms of disease are important because they may provide plausibility, which is one of the guideline criteria for assessing evidence on causation. This report specifically reviews the evidence on the potential mechanisms by which smoking causes diseases and considers whether a mechanism is likely to be operative in the production of human disease by tobacco smoke. This evidence is relevant to understanding how smoking causes disease, to identifying those who may be particularly susceptible, and to assessing the potential risks of tobacco products.
Author |
: Y. Chartier |
Publisher |
: World Health Organization |
Total Pages |
: 132 |
Release |
: 2009 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789241547857 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9241547855 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (57 Downloads) |
Synopsis Natural Ventilation for Infection Control in Health-care Settings by : Y. Chartier
This guideline defines ventilation and then natural ventilation. It explores the design requirements for natural ventilation in the context of infection control, describing the basic principles of design, construction, operation and maintenance for an effective natural ventilation system to control infection in health-care settings.
Author |
: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine |
Publisher |
: National Academies Press |
Total Pages |
: 487 |
Release |
: 2017-03-31 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780309453073 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0309453070 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (73 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids by : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Significant changes have taken place in the policy landscape surrounding cannabis legalization, production, and use. During the past 20 years, 25 states and the District of Columbia have legalized cannabis and/or cannabidiol (a component of cannabis) for medical conditions or retail sales at the state level and 4 states have legalized both the medical and recreational use of cannabis. These landmark changes in policy have impacted cannabis use patterns and perceived levels of risk. However, despite this changing landscape, evidence regarding the short- and long-term health effects of cannabis use remains elusive. While a myriad of studies have examined cannabis use in all its various forms, often these research conclusions are not appropriately synthesized, translated for, or communicated to policy makers, health care providers, state health officials, or other stakeholders who have been charged with influencing and enacting policies, procedures, and laws related to cannabis use. Unlike other controlled substances such as alcohol or tobacco, no accepted standards for safe use or appropriate dose are available to help guide individuals as they make choices regarding the issues of if, when, where, and how to use cannabis safely and, in regard to therapeutic uses, effectively. Shifting public sentiment, conflicting and impeded scientific research, and legislative battles have fueled the debate about what, if any, harms or benefits can be attributed to the use of cannabis or its derivatives, and this lack of aggregated knowledge has broad public health implications. The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids provides a comprehensive review of scientific evidence related to the health effects and potential therapeutic benefits of cannabis. This report provides a research agendaâ€"outlining gaps in current knowledge and opportunities for providing additional insight into these issuesâ€"that summarizes and prioritizes pressing research needs.
Author |
: David S. Hui |
Publisher |
: European Respiratory Society |
Total Pages |
: 148 |
Release |
: 2016-06-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781849840705 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1849840709 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (05 Downloads) |
Synopsis SARS, MERS and other Viral Lung Infections by : David S. Hui
Viral respiratory tract infections are important and common causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In the past two decades, several novel viral respiratory infections have emerged with epidemic potential that threaten global health security. This Monograph aims to provide an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of severe acute respiratory syndrome, Middle East respiratory syndrome and other viral respiratory infections, including seasonal influenza, avian influenza, respiratory syncytial virus and human rhinovirus, through six chapters written by authoritative experts from around the globe.
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: |
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: |
Total Pages |
: 149 |
Release |
: 2018 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9241550376 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9789241550376 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Synopsis WHO Housing and Health Guidelines by :
Improved housing conditions can save lives, prevent disease, increase quality of life, reduce poverty, and help mitigate climate change. Housing is becoming increasingly important to health in light of urban growth, ageing populations and climate change. The WHO Housing and health guidelines bring together the most recent evidence to provide practical recommendations to reduce the health burden due to unsafe and substandard housing. Based on newly commissioned systematic reviews, the guidelines provide recommendations relevant to inadequate living space (crowding), low and high indoor temperatures, injury hazards in the home, and accessibility of housing for people with functional impairments. In addition, the guidelines identify and summarize existing WHO guidelines and recommendations related to housing, with respect to water quality, air quality, neighbourhood noise, asbestos, lead, tobacco smoke and radon. The guidelines take a comprehensive, intersectoral perspective on the issue of housing and health and highlight co-benefits of interventions addressing several risk factors at the same time. The WHO Housing and health guidelines aim at informing housing policies and regulations at the national, regional and local level and are further relevant in the daily activities of implementing actors who are directly involved in the construction, maintenance and demolition of housing in ways that influence human health and safety. The guidelines therefore emphasize the importance of collaboration between the health and other sectors and joint efforts across all government levels to promote healthy housing. The guidelines' implementation at country-level will in particular contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals on health (SDG 3) and sustainable cities (SDG 11). WHO will support Member States in adapting the guidelines to national contexts and priorities to ensure safe and healthy housing for all.
Author |
: Dorairaj Prabhakaran |
Publisher |
: World Bank Publications |
Total Pages |
: 948 |
Release |
: 2017-11-17 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781464805202 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1464805202 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (02 Downloads) |
Synopsis Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 5) by : Dorairaj Prabhakaran
Cardiovascular, respiratory, and related conditions cause more than 40 percent of all deaths globally, and their substantial burden is rising, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Their burden extends well beyond health effects to include significant economic and societal consequences. Most of these conditions are related, share risk factors, and have common control measures at the clinical, population, and policy levels. Lives can be extended and improved when these diseases are prevented, detected, and managed. This volume summarizes current knowledge and presents evidence-based interventions that are effective, cost-effective, and scalable in LMICs.
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: |
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: |
Total Pages |
: 736 |
Release |
: 2006 |
ISBN-10 |
: PURD:32754076769391 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke by :
This Surgeon General's report returns to the topic of the health effects of involuntary exposure to tobacco smoke. The last comprehensive review of this evidence by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) was in the 1986 Surgeon General's report, The Health Consequences of Involuntary Smoking, published 20 years ago this year. This new report updates the evidence of the harmful effects of involuntary exposure to tobacco smoke. This large body of research findings is captured in an accompanying dynamic database that profiles key epidemiologic findings, and allows the evidence on health effects of exposure to tobacco smoke to be synthesized and updated (following the format of the 2004 report, The Health Consequences of Smoking). The database enables users to explore the data and studies supporting the conclusions in the report. The database is available on the Web site of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco.
Author |
: Nikolic, Marko Z. |
Publisher |
: European Respiratory Society |
Total Pages |
: 395 |
Release |
: 2021-04-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781849841344 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1849841349 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Synopsis Lung Stem Cells in Development, Health and Disease by : Nikolic, Marko Z.
Most organs in the adult human body are able to maintain themselves and undergo repair after injury; these processes are largely dependent on stem cells. In this Monograph, the Guest Editors bring together leading authors in the field to provide information about the different classes of stem cells present both in the developing and adult lung: where they are found, how they function in homeostasis and pathologic conditions, the mechanisms that regulate their behaviour, and how they may be harnessed for therapeutic purposes. The book focuses on stem cells in the mouse and human lung but also includes the ferret as an increasingly important new model organism. Chapters also discuss how lung tissue, including endogenous stem cells, can be generated in vitro from pluripotent stem cell lines. This state-of-the-art collection comprehensively covers one of the most exciting areas of respiratory science
Author |
: Meilan K. Han |
Publisher |
: W. W. Norton |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2023-10-10 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1324065907 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781324065906 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (07 Downloads) |
Synopsis Breathing Lessons by : Meilan K. Han
An authoritative, accessible guide to how our lungs work and how to protect them.
Author |
: Dean T. Jamison |
Publisher |
: World Bank Publications |
Total Pages |
: 1449 |
Release |
: 2006-04-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780821361801 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0821361805 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Synopsis Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries by : Dean T. Jamison
Based on careful analysis of burden of disease and the costs ofinterventions, this second edition of 'Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries, 2nd edition' highlights achievable priorities; measures progresstoward providing efficient, equitable care; promotes cost-effectiveinterventions to targeted populations; and encourages integrated effortsto optimize health. Nearly 500 experts - scientists, epidemiologists, health economists,academicians, and public health practitioners - from around the worldcontributed to the data sources and methodologies, and identifiedchallenges and priorities, resulting in this integrated, comprehensivereference volume on the state of health in developing countries.