scholarly journals Calcium Biofortification of Crops–Challenges and Projected Benefits

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marija Knez ◽  
James C. R. Stangoulis
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Vulnerable Populations ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Ca Deficiency ◽  
Essential Nutrient ◽  
Staple Crops

Despite Calcium (Ca) being an essential nutrient for humans, deficiency of Ca is becoming an ensuing public health problem worldwide. Breeding staple crops with higher Ca concentrations is a sustainable long-term strategy for alleviating Ca deficiency, and particular criteria for a successful breeding initiative need to be in place. This paper discusses current challenges and projected benefits of Ca-biofortified crops. The most important features of Ca nutrition in plants are presented along with explicit recommendations for additional exploration of this important issue. In order for Ca-biofortified crops to be successfully developed, tested, and effectively implemented in most vulnerable populations, further research is required.

scholarly journals Reinserção social: processo que implica continuidade e cooperação

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Eliane Ganev ◽  
Wagner de Lorence Lima
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Drug Addicts ◽  
Important Public Health Problem ◽  
Drug Dependency ◽  
Important Public Health ◽  
Risk Of Relapse

O presente artigo propõe uma reflexão em torno do conceito de reinserção social de indivíduos que se tornaram dependentes de drogas, com o objetivo de oferecer uma contribuição na construção de políticas públicas sobre drogas capazes de fazer frente a este importante problema de saúde pública na contemporaneidade. Além dos aspectos conceituais da reinserção social, discutimos seus pressupostos e objetivos; seu contexto sempre atravessado pelas complexidades e singularidades características da dependência de drogas; aspectos tais como abstinência, riscos de recaídas, desconstrução e reconstrução de estilos de vida; o caráter multidisciplinar e a necessidade do trabalho continuado e metódico, no curto, médio e longo prazos, exigindo a cooperação de distintos agentes e sujeitos implicados nos desafios da reinserção social. Abstract: In this paper, we propose an analysis about the concept of social reinsertion of individuals who have become drug addicts. We want to help in planning public actions about drugs which can face this important public health problem nowadays. Apart from the conceptual aspects of social reinsertion, we hereby discuss its proposals, objectives and its context which is permanently affected by the complexities and peculiarities of drug dependency; aspects such as withdrawal, the risk of relapse, deconstruction and reconstruction of lifestyles; its multidisciplinary character and the need for continuous and methodical short-, mid- and long-term work, requiring the cooperation of those specific agents and subjects implied within the challenges of social reinsertion.

The Alcoholic Teacher: A Growing Concern of the Next Decade

1978 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 253-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stanley Zimering ◽  
Marianne McCreery
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Disease Process ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Primary Condition ◽  
Drinking Problems ◽  
Appropriate Treatment

“No battle against a public health problem can gain a significant victory if it attends only to the casualties. Appropriate treatment of persons who are abusing alcohol—the primary condition that may lead to alcoholism—can intercept the development of many cases of alcoholism. Yet much of the work in the field of alcoholism has been focused on treating late-stage victims of the disorder. Programs that are exclusively therapeutic or rehabilitative will not result in long-term conquest of the problem unless ways of preventing new cases of alcoholism are developed.” [1] The concept of prevention and early intervention in alcoholism is suggested in much of today's literature. Individuals beset with drinking problems need to be identified early enough in the disease process so as to prevent the physical and social destruction that is eventually evident. The early signs and symptoms of this disorder are not easily observed. An insidious pattern of lateness, family disorders, excuses, frequent visits to the doctor, poor performance on the job and perhaps job related accidents, befall this individual.

scholarly journals Bilateral Femoral Insufficiency Fractures Likely Related to Long-Term Alendronate Therapy

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ravindra Gudena ◽  
Jason Werle ◽  
Kelly Johnston
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Long Bone ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Insufficiency Fractures

Osteoporosis-related fractures are a major public health problem and one in two women and one in four men are affected with osteoporosis-related fractures. Alendronate (Fosamax) is one of the first bisphosphonates used to treat osteoporosis effectively. Recently, however, there is a concern regarding long bone insufficiency fractures related to long-term alendronate therapy. We report a case of bilateral femoral insufficiency fractures likely related to long-term alendronate therapy, the classic symptoms, signs, and treatment of these fractures.

Analysis of association of gene variants with obesity traits in New Zealand European children at 6 years of age

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 1524-1533 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohanraj Krishnan ◽  
John M. D. Thompson ◽  
Edwin A. Mitchell ◽  
Rinki Murphy ◽  
Lesley M. E. McCowan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Premature Mortality ◽  
Gene Variants ◽  
Increased Risk

Childhood obesity is a public health problem, which is associated with a long-term increased risk of cardiovascular disease and premature mortality.

scholarly journals Preventing Bullying: Consequences, Prevention, and Intervention

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 8-26
Author(s):  
Suzanne Le Menestrel
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Bullying Behavior

Bullying is considered to be a significant public health problem with both short- and long-term physical and social-emotional consequences for youth. A large body of research indicates that youth who have been bullied are at increased risk of subsequent mental, emotional, health, and behavioral problems, especially internalizing problems, such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and loneliness. Given the growing awareness of bullying as a public health problem and the increasing evidence of short- and long-term physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral health and academic consequences of bullying behavior, there have been significant efforts at the practice, program, and policy levels to address bullying behavior. This article summarizes a recent consensus report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Preventing Bullying Through Science, Policy, and Practice, and what is known about the consequences of bullying behavior and interventions that attempt to prevent and respond to it.

Kindesmisshandlung und deren Langzeitfolgen – Analyse einer repräsentativen deutschen Stichprobe

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Witt ◽  
Rebecca Brown ◽  
Paul L. Plener ◽  
Elmar Brähler ◽  
Jörg M. Fegert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Nachhaltige Entwicklung

Zusammenfassung. Kindesmisshandlung stellt einen bedeutenden Risikofaktor für die Entwicklung dar. Einzelne Formen von Kindesmisshandlung treten häufig nicht isoliert auf, sondern das gemeinsame Auftreten verschiedener Formen von Kindesmisshandlung stellt eher die Regel als die Ausnahme dar. Neben den langfristigen und vielfältigen individuellen Folgen führt Kindesmisshandlung jährlich zu einer hohen gesamtgesellschaftlichen Belastung. Die WHO hat Kindesmisshandlung als großes Public Health Problem identifiziert und die Vereinten Nationen haben den Kampf gegen Kindesmisshandlung zum Ziel in ihrer Agenda für nachhaltige Entwicklung gemacht. In dem vorliegenden Beitrag werden die Häufigkeit sowie das gemeinsame Auftreten unterschiedlicher Formen von Kindesmisshandlung sowie deren Assoziation mit psychischen und somatischen Folgen auf Basis einer bevölkerungsrepräsentativen Stichprobe untersucht und dargestellt. Die Ergebnisse verdeutlichen den Zusammenhang zwischen der Kumulation verschiedener Formen von Misshandlung und negativen Folgen für die Betroffenen. So ist das Risiko für negative Konsequenzen beim Erleben von vier oder mehr Formen von Misshandlung um das bis zu 10-fache erhöht. Viel zu selten werden die kumulativen Effekte von mehreren Belastungen berücksichtigt. Gerade weil die Wirkweisen über die Misshandlung, die Gesundheit beeinflusst, zunehmend gut untersucht sind, muss dieses Wissen im Gesundheitswesen stärker bei der Konzeption von Präventions- und Interventionsmaßnahmen berücksichtigt werden.

PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM IN THE HISTORY OF RUSSIAN SOCIOLOGY

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 155-159
Author(s):  
I.E. Levchenko ◽  
◽  
A.Y. Kuznetsov ◽  
E.G. Korniltseva ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
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