scholarly journals Medicine, Health and Economic Development: Promoting Spa and Seaside Resorts in Scotland c. 1750–1830

2003 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alastair Durie
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Health And Economic Development

Health and Economic Development

2019 ◽  
pp. 257-285
Author(s):  
Mario J. Azevedo ◽  
Akim T. Lukwa ◽  
Olufunke A. Alaba
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Health And Economic Development

scholarly journals Decreasing Trend of Plasmodium Falciparum and Vivax Transmission in Mojo Health Center, East Shoa Oromia Region, Ethiopia: a Retrospective Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andargie Abate ◽  
Lemu Golassa
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Malaria Prevalence ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Specific Situation ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Contextual Diversity ◽  
Health And Economic Development

Abstract Introduction: Malaria continues to strike hardest against the public health and economic development in Ethiopia. Its transmission tends to be highly heterogeneous within or between years, and from area to area which need understanding of the contextual diversity of malaria prevalence within each site to deliver optimal intervention according to the site specific situation of the disease. Thus, this study was aimed to determine the trend prevalence of malaria in Mojo health center, East Shoa Zone, Ethiopia. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted in Mojo health center, East Shoa zone, Ethiopia from February to March, 2021. Malaria cases and related data reported 2016-2020 were carefully reviewed from laboratory registration logbooks. The collected data was analyzed using SPSS 25 software.Results: A total of 19, 106 blood films were examined from malaria suspected patients. The overall microscopically confirmed prevalence of malaria was 4.2%. P. vivax was the predominant species accounting 76.2% of positive samples. Malaria cases declined from 259 in 2016 to 77 in 2020. The proportion of malaria was higher among males (64.8%) than females (35.2%) in all five years. Higher malaria cases was observed from the age group 15-24 years old followed by the age group of 25-34. Malaria cases were at a peak level from September-November and lowest from December-February.Conclusion: Although the declining trend of malaria prevalence was observed, malaria still remains a public health burden in the area. The high burden of malaria among reproductive age group, males, and during cultivation season reflects its impact on health and economic development. Shifting of P. falciparum to P.vivax related malaria should get an attention during prevention and control strategies for the successful progress of malaria elimination programme.

The Oxford Handbook of United Nations Treaties

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
International Relations ◽  
United Nations ◽  
International Law ◽  
Weapons Of Mass Destruction ◽  
Mass Destruction ◽  
Vital Part ◽  
Health And Economic Development ◽  
Global War

The United Nations is a vital part of the international order. Yet this book argues that the greatest contribution of the UN is not what it has achieved (improvements in health and economic development) or avoided (global war or the use of weapons of mass destruction). It is, instead, the process through which the UN has transformed the structure of international law to expand the range and depth of subjects covered by treaties. The book offers the first sustained analysis of the UN as a forum in which and an institution through which treaties are negotiated and implemented. Chapters are written by authors from different fields, including academics and practitioners, lawyers and specialists from other social sciences (international relations, history, science), professionals with an established reputation in the field, and younger researchers and diplomats involved in the negotiation of multilateral treaties and scholars with a broader view on the issues involved. The volume provides unique insights into UN treaty-making. Through the thematic and technical parts, it also offers a lens through which to view challenges lying ahead and the possibilities and limitations confronting this understudied aspect of international law and relations.

Public Health Interventions, Barriers, and Opportunities for Improving Maternal Nutrition in Northeast Nigeria

2012 ◽  
Vol 33 (2_suppl1) ◽  
pp. S51-S70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Webb Girard ◽  
Cynthia Dzingina ◽  
Oladele Akogun ◽  
John B. Mason ◽  
Deborah A. McFarland
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Nongovernmental Organizations ◽  
Maternal Nutrition ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Maternal Undernutrition ◽  
Health And Economic Development ◽  
Barriers And Opportunities ◽  
State And Local ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Northeast Nigeria

Background Efficacious strategies to improve maternal nutrition and subsequent maternal, neonatal, and child health exist, but their utilization and application at scale is limited. Objective This study explored the gaps, barriers, and opportunities for maternal nutrition policy and programming in Nigeria, a country with a disproportionate share of the global burden of maternal and child mortality Methods Research was conducted in three phases in four Local Government Authorities in Taraba State. Phase 1 consisted of a desk review of policies, programs, and sociodemographic and health indicators pertinent to maternal nutrition. In-depth interviews were conducted with key informants in state and local ministries of health as well as international nongovernmental organizations and community- and faith-based organizations. Phase 2 utilized in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with community leaders, health promoters, and mothers. Phase 3 consisted of key informant interviews with federal policy and program leaders in government ministries and nongovernmental organizations. Results Nutrition, especially maternal nutrition, is not prioritized and is poorly funded in both the governmental and the nongovernmental systems. Perceived weak advocacy for nutrition and its role in economic development and the lack of coordination among governmental and nongovernmental actors were said to contribute to low prioritization. Dependence on health facilities as the primary platform for delivering maternal nutrition is problematic, given severe resource constraints and perceived community barriers, including cost, distance, and poor quality of care. Conclusions Advocacy for maternal nutrition that improves understanding of its consequences for health and economic development could hasten prioritization, coordination, and investment in maternal nutrition at the national, state, and local levels. Innovative, multisectoral strategies that move beyond facility-based platforms are needed to reduce the burden of maternal undernutrition in Northeast Nigeria.

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