scholarly journals Performance of World Health Organization as a Green Building

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Green Building ◽  
World Health ◽  
Natural Lighting ◽  
World Energy ◽  
Prime Objective ◽  
The One ◽  
Health Organization

The rapidly growing world energy use has already raised concerns over supply difficulties, exhaustion of energy resources and heavy environmental impacts. The global contribution from buildings towards energy consumption has steadily increased. Jordan relying on importing more than (97%) of its oil needs. The household in Jordan consumes 43% of the total electricity produced. The current situation enforces us to have more efficient use of energy in this sector. For this reason, energy efficiency in buildings is today a prime objective for energy policy at national and international level. The Jordanian buildings codes such as the Jordan green building code were developed to face energy challenges that Jordan has recently encountered. In residential sector, energy is used for equipment and appliances that provide heating, cooling, lighting, water heating, and other household demands. In this study, an efficient energy building has been selected and studied. The present study concentrates on the one of the energy saving examples, which is Green building represented in the World Health Organization (WHO) building in Amman. A comprehensive study of energy consumption in the building has been carried out. A comparison between the Jordanian regular buildings and the current building was made; EnergyPlus was used to make all calculations. It is found that the WHO building saves 23.9% of the total energy saved from HVAC systems, and widely dependent on the natural lighting. WHO reduces the Greenhouse gases emissions of CO2, about 57563.12 kg of CO2 were reduced, which helps in the global warming.

scholarly journals Nutritional composition of fad diets published on websites and blogs

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daiane Cristina de Assis BRAGA ◽  
Hillary Nascimento COLETRO ◽  
Maria Tereza de FREITAS
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
World Health ◽  
Intermittent Fasting ◽  
Dietary Reference Intake ◽  
The World ◽  
Carb Diet ◽  
The One ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Deficiency Diseases

ABSTRACT Objective To analyze quantitatively the diets available on blogs and websites. Methods The following 15 diets were analyzed: low-carb diet, gluten-free diet and intermittent fasting diet using the Virtual Nutri software program. The nutrients analyzed were as follows: carbohydrates, fibers, proteins, lipids, iodine, sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, vitamins A, C, B6, B12, D, niacin, and folate. The nutrient values were compared with the Dietary Reference Intake recommendation for adults between the ages of 19-50 years. The macronutrient adequacy percentage was based on a 2000-kcal diet for a healthy life, as recommended by the World Health Organization. Results It was observed that most of the composition of macro and micronutrients was lower than the one established by the World Health Organization and the Dietary Reference Intake recommendation for adults between the ages of 19-50 years. Conclusion Long-term dieting can be a risk factor for several deficiency diseases and may endanger the health of individuals.

scholarly journals Slavoj Žižek, Pandemic! COVID-19 Shakes the World

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. xlix-l
Author(s):  
Shehzad Ali
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Global Health ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
20Th Century ◽  
World Health ◽  
The World ◽  
Disaster Capitalism ◽  
Global Health Care ◽  
The One ◽  
Health Organization

One of the major themes of the book is to recognize the seriousness of the situation and its possible outcomes. Žižek informs us that the only possible way to face the challenge is to realize that world leaders should unite and develop a global health care system presided over by the World Health organization. As it is obvious that almost every crisis creates opportunities of some kind Žižek seems to argue that in the current disaster there is potential for communism (though not the one of 20th century type but the one) based on human cooperation. As he says: “it should be a disaster communism as an antidote to the disaster capitalism.”

A Scoping Review of the Effectiveness of Control Interventions of Human and Canine Rabies in an Effort to Rationalise the One Health Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-34
Author(s):  
Nur Asheila Abdul Taib ◽  
Razitasham Safii
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
One Health ◽  
Neglected Tropical Diseases ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
World Health ◽  
Human Rabies ◽  
Canine Rabies ◽  
The One ◽  
Health Organization

  According to the World Health Organization (WHO), rabies is one of the 18 neglected tropical diseases, together with dengue, leprosy, and trachoma, among others. Despite being a vaccine-preventable disease, the latest estimate of annual human rabies mortality from a 2015 study is as high as 59,000 throughout 150 countries. In human rabies, more than 95% of the cases are due to dog bites, making the elimination of canine rabies a global priority by fighting the disease at its animal source. World Health Organization (WHO), World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, and the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) have warranted the One Health framework with the objective of complete eradication of dog-related human rabies by the year 2030. In an effort to rationalise the One Health approach, this scoping review found 17 studies on assessing the effectiveness of control interventions of human and canine rabies. Different strategies were implemented based on the endemicity of rabies in a particular country. Overall, the combined strategies using the One Health approach, which allows effective participation and communication between different agencies, have shown promising results in reducing rabies cases. These strategies will hopefully realise the goal in the Global Strategic Plan to achieve zero canine-mediated human rabies death by the year 2030.

scholarly journals Hubungan Merokok dan Kadar Leukosit pada Perokok Kronik

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabrielle E. Sirih ◽  
Joice N. Engka ◽  
Sylvia M Marunduh
Keyword(s):  
Blood Cell ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
White Blood Cell ◽  
World Health ◽  
Differential Count ◽  
Normal White Blood Cell ◽  
The World ◽  
The One ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
One Way Anova

Abstract: Smoking is one of the leading causes of health problems in the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) shows that Indonesia is in third place with the largest number of smokers that reached 146.860.000 inhabitants. In North Sulawesi, almost one-third of the population aged ≥10 years are chronic active smokers with the average number of cigarettes smoked 10 cigarettes per day. WHO classifies smokers into mild, moderate, and severe smokers. Some studies found that cigarette smoking could affect the values of various blood parameters. This study was aimed to determine whether there was a relationship between chronic smoking and leukocyte levels in adult smokers. This was an analytical descriptive study with a cross-sectional design conducted on 30 students of Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Sam Ratulangi University Manado. Data were statistically analyzed with Kruskal-Wallis test on leukocyte, basophil, eosinophil, stem neutrophil, and monocyte meanwhile the One Way Anova on neutrophil segments, and lymphocytes. The Kruskal-Wallis test and the One Way Anova obtained all P values >0.05. Respondents had average leukocyte counts and normal white blood cell differential counts. Conclusion: There was no significant relationship between smoking andd leukocyte levels in chronic smokers.Keywords: chronic smokers, leukocyte level, white blood cell differential count Abstrak: Merokok merupakan salah satu penyebab masalah kesehatan terbanyak di dunia. World Health Organization (WHO) menyebutkan Indonesia berada pada urutan ketiga dengan jumlah perokok terbanyak yang mencapai 146.860.000 jiwa. Untuk daerah Sulawesi Utara, hampir sepertiga penduduk berusia ≥10 tahun merupakan perokok aktif kronik dengan rerata jumlah rokok yang dihisap 10 batang per hari. WHO menglasifikasikan perokok menjadi perokok ringan, sedang, dan berat. Beberapa penelitian melaporkan bahwa rokok dapat memengaruhi nilai dari berbagai parameter darah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat hubungan antara merokok dan kadar leukosit pada perokok kronik. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif analitik dengan desain potong lintang yang dilakukan pada 30 mahasiswa Jurusan Teknik Mesin Fakultas Teknik Universitas Sam Ratulangi Manado. Uji statistik Kruskal- Wallis dilakukan pada kadar leukosit, basofil, eosinofil, neutrofil batang, monosit sedangkan One Way Anova pada neutrofil segmen, dan limfosit. Baik pada uji Kruskal-Wallis maupun One Way Anova didapatkan semua nilai P >0,05. Responden memiliki rerata kadar leukosit dan hitung jenis leukosit yang normal. Simpulan: Tidak terdapat hubungan bermakna antara merokok dan kadar leukosit pada perokok kronikKata kunci: merokok kronik, kadar leukosit, hitung jenis leukosit

scholarly journals Hubungan Merokok dengan Kadar Hemoglobin dan Trombosit pada Perokok Dewasa

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Devina V. Wibowo ◽  
Damajanty H.C. Pangemanan ◽  
Hedison Polii
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
World Health ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Anova Test ◽  
Normal Platelet ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The One ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
One Way Anova

Abstract: Smoking is one of the leading causes of death world wide. that cause death. The World Health Organization (WHO) shows that 6 millions of people died as active smokers and 890.000 as passive smokers. Several studies suggest that smoking can influence blood components, such as erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets. This study was aimed to determine the correlation between smoking to hemoglobin and platelet levels in adult smokers. This was an analytical descriptive study with a cross sectional design that was conducted on 30 students of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Sam Ratulangi University Manado. Data were analyzed with the One Way Anova test on hemoglobin levels and the Kruskall-Walis test on thrombocyte levels. The results showed that of the 30 respondents, 21 (70%) had normal hemoglobin levels and 9 (30%) had high hemoglobin levels. The One Way Anova test obtained a P value of 0.634. All respondents (100%) had normal platelet counts.The Kruskall-Walis test obtained a P value of 0.471. Conclusion: There was no significant relationship between smoking with hemoglobin and platelet levels.Keywords: smoking, hemoglobin level, platelet level. Abstrak: Merokok merupakan salah satu penyebab masalah kesehatan terbanyak di dunia yang menyebabkan kematian. World Health Organization (WHO) menunjukkan bahwa 6 juta orang meninggal sebagai perokok aktif dan 890 ribu orang meninggal sebagai perokok pasif. Beberapa penelitian menyatakan bahwa merokok dapat memengaruhi komponen – komponen darah, misalnya eritrosit, leukosit dan trombosit. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan merokok dengan kadar hemoglobin dan trombosit pada perokok dewasa. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif analitik dengan desain potong lintang yang dilakukan pada 30 mahasiswa Jurusan Teknik Mesin Fakultas Teknik Universitas Sam Ratulangi Manado. Uji statistik menggunakan One Way Anova pada kadar hemoglobin dan uji Kruskall-Walis pada kadar trombosit. Responden terbanyak memiliki kadar hemoglobin normal yaitu 21 orang (70%) dan kadar hemoglobin tinggi sebanyak 9 orang (30%). Hasil uji One Way Anova mendapatkan nilai P = 0,634. Seluruh responden (100%) memiliki kadar trombosit normal. Hasil uji Kruskall-Walis mendapatkan nilai P = 0,471. Simpulan: Tidak terdapat hubungan bermakna antara merokok dengan kadar hemoglobin dan trombosit.Kata Kunci : merokok, kadar hemoglobin, kadar trombosit

scholarly journals Living the death of others: the disruption of death in the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (59) ◽  
pp. 91-108
Author(s):  
Marcos Freire de Andrade Neves
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
The Other ◽  
World Health ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
The World ◽  
The One ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization classified the COVID-19 emergency as a pandemic, a decision that was taken following the perception that the virus was both lethal and rapidly spreading. The role played by mortality and contagion in this pandemic narrative, thus, cannot be ignored. On the one hand, contagion acts as a transgressive category that is a main source of socio-political disruptions and a catalyst for new forms of sociality. On the other hand, the effectiveness and persuasiveness of mortality as a quantifiable reality overshadows death as lived experience, obfuscating a profound reorganisation of the ways death is managed and produced through the work of a whole professional segment. Hence, this article explores how the response to the COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping death as lived experience by transgressing categories of existence and reorganising the conditions under which death is managed and produced.

Energy Production and Consumption Patterns: An Examination of the State of Energy, Electricity, and Air Pollution in Lebanon

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Naim Jabbour
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Fossil Fuel ◽  
The State ◽  
World Health ◽  
Residential Sector ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

Natural resources including energy are very scarce in Lebanon. As such, the country imports more than 90% of the fuel to satisfy its energy and electricity needs (EIA), primarily fossil fuel based. Furthermore, fuel consumption is forecasted to grow over the next decade, exacerbating the reliance on foreign volatile energy sources. This paper provides an overview of the energy sector in Lebanon and its impact on air pollution. Similarly, population growth is expected to continue on a steady and consistent rate, while resources remain limited. To that end, electricity consumption is disproportionate to population growth, indicative of severe inefficiencies and waste. Furthermore, the total energy consumption per household in Lebanon far exceeded its counterparts in the EU and the US. The country’s energy production market is severely volatile and unreliable, resulting in only a 50-70% coverage of electrical needs from public governmental sources. Consequently, current public electric generation capacity is not meeting con-sumption patterns, resulting in widespread power outages, blackouts, and a heavy reliance on the unregulated” mafia-like” private generation market. Furthermore, energy consumption patterns have been increasing over the past decade and are projected to continue to grow over the next 10 years. Correspondingly, emissions patterns follow a similar trend to energy consumption pat-terns. As a result, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated a 100% of the population is exposed to pollution levels above the recommended guidelines. Moreover, governmental failure to regulate and protect the environment has severely impacted the country’s natural resources and overall environment. As such, Lebanon was ranked 5th in the 2019 Pollution Index for Country, which examined air pollution in countries worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates the levels of air pollution in Leb-anon to be at a tipping point. Furthermore, air pollution is considered the greatest threat towards the health of Lebanese citizens. The proliferation of the transportation sector, unregulated energy sector, and private diesel generators are major contributors to air pollution in the beleaguered nation. To that end, the residential sector constituted a major contributor to this pollution, account-ing for more than 30% of total energy use in the country and its associated emissions. Most of this energy is provided via liquified petroleum gas (LPG) generated electricity, a major fossil fuel. This paper explores the state of energy and electricity in Lebanon and their implications on air pollution. It also examines the state of energy use within the residential sector as it relates to overall electricity and pollution patterns. Lastly, the paper provides a sampling of alternative solutions and mechanisms to combat the electricity crisis and air pollution problems. Keywords: Energy Consumption; Electricity Generation; Residential Energy Patterns; Air Pollution

scholarly journals KONSUMSI JUS BAYAM MERAH DAPAT MENINGKATKAN KADAR HEMOGLOBIN PADA IBU HAMIL TRIMESTER II

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 215-221
Author(s):  
Ramadhani Syaftiri Nasution ◽  
Siti Aisyah ◽  
Hasanah Pratiwi Harahap
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
World Health ◽  
Second Trimester ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
The World ◽  
The One ◽  
Health Organization

 CONSUMPTION OF RED SPINACH JUICE CAN INCREASE HEMOGLOBINE LEVELS IN TRIMESTER II PREGNANT WOMEN Background: Anemia is a condition where the hemoglobin level decreases from the normal amount, which is <11 g%. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), globally the prevalence of anemia in the world is 41.8%, which affects 56 million pregnant women. One of the causes of anemia during pregnancy is iron deficiency. The use of red spinach in juice form as a vegetable ingredient to help improve blood oxygen circulation.Purpose:  This study is for the effect of consumption of red spinach juice on the increase in hemoglobin levels in pregnant women trimester II in the village of Bandar Khalifah, Kec. Percut Sei Tuan Kab. Deli SerdangMethods: The design of this study was a quasy experiment with the design using the one group pretest posttest research design using purposive sampling technique of 15 people. The data used are primary and secondary data. Data were analyzed using paired t test analysis.Results:  From the results of the study with the results of statistical tests, the value of Asym sig (2-tailed) 0.000 is smaller than 0.05, it can be concluded that there is an effect of consumption of red spinach juice on the increase in hemoglobin levels in pregnant women in the second trimester in Bandar Klippa Village, Kec. Percut Sei Tuan Kab. Deli Serdang in 2020.Conclusion: The results showed that there was a significant effect between the provision of red spinach juice on the increase in hemoglobin levels in pregnant women in the second trimester. Suggestion: The results of this study are expected to activate pregnant women by working with local midwives to encourage pregnant women to consume red spinach juice every day or other foods that can increase hemoglobin levels. Keywords: Red Spinach Juice, Increased Hemoglobin Levels, Pregnant Women ABSTRAK Latar Belakang: Persalinan Anemia merupakan keadaan dimana kadar Hemoglobin menurun dari jumlah yang normal yaitu < 11 gr%. Menurut World Health Organization (WHO) mencatat secara global bahwa prevalensi anemia di dunia yaitu sebanyak 41,8 % yang menyerang ibu hamil sebanyak 56 juta orang. Salah satu penyebab anemia selama kehamilan adanya kekurangan zat besi. Penggunaan bayam merah dalam bentuk jus sebagai bahan nabati dapat membantu melancarkan sirkulasi oksigen darah.Tujuan:  Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh konsumsi jus bayam merah terhadap peningkatan kadar hemoglobin pada ibu hamil trimester II di Desa Bandar Khalifah Kec. Percut Sei Tuan Kab. Deli SerdangMetode:  Desain penelitian ini adalah quasy experimen dengan Dengan desain menggunakan penelitian  the one group pretest posttest design dengan menggunakan teknik pengambilan sampel purposive sampling sebanyak 15 orang. Data yang digunakan adalah data primer dan sekunder. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan uji analisis paired t test.Hasil: Dari hasil penelitian dengan hasil uji statistik nilai Asym sig (2-tailed) 0,000 lebih kecil dari 0,05, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada  pengaruh konsumsi jus bayam merah terhadap peningkatan kadar hemoglobin pada ibu hamil trimester II di Desa Bandar Klippa Kec. Percut Sei Tuan Kab. Deli Serdang tahun 2020.Kesimpulan: ada pengaruh yang signifikan antara pemberian jus bayam merah terhadap peningkatan kadar hemoglobin pada ibu hamil trimester II.Saran: Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat mengaktifkan ibu hamil dengan berkerja sama dengan bidan setempat untuk menggerakkan ibu hamil mengkonsumsi jus bayam merah setiap harinya atau makanan lain yang dapat meningkatkan kadar haemoglobin. Kata kunci : Jus Bayam Merah, Peningkatan Kadar Haemoglobin, Ibu Hamil

scholarly journals Letter to the Editor: Prevention of Depression and Psychological Stress by Studying Book in Quarantine Conditions of COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 182-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marjan Arab Rahmatipour ◽  
Alireza Ebadollahi-Natanzi ◽  
Gholamrza Arab-Rahmatipour
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Psychological Stress ◽  
Viral Disease ◽  
World Health ◽  
Death Toll ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
The World ◽  
Emotional Excitement ◽  
The One ◽  
Health Organization

With the occurrence pandemic of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the World Health Organization and health officials in all countries of the world were forced to comply with quarantine conditions. On the one hand, the stress of this dangerous viral disease, and other hand, staying home for an indefinite period of time does not have pleasant consequences. The announcement of an increase in the number of patients with the disease and the death toll also adds to the emotional excitement. Therefore, to prevent mental and psychological diseases as well as other social harms, people can make it easier and more tolerable of quarantine conditions and issues on the margins of illness, by studying and reading books. Research has shown that studying, especially reading books plays an important role in preventing diseases such as depression and stress. It is difficult to predict when this tragedy will end. But more importantly, the evidence suggests there is a possibility that such cases will be repeated.

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