Health Consequences
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First Responders: Behavioral Health Concerns, Emergency ...
www.samhsa.govnational functions. However, public health and public safety workers experience a broad range of health and mental health consequences as a result of work-related exposures to natural or human-caused disasters (Benedek et al., 2007). First responders involved in these occupations are exposed to hazards
Long-term immunological health consequences of COVID-19
www.immunology.orghealth consequences of COVID-19 British Society for Immunology | 13 August 2020. 2 The British Society for Immunology is the leading UK membership organisation working with scientists and clinicians from academia and industry to forward immunology research and application around the world. Our friendly, accessible
Long-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect
www.childwelfare.govPhysical Health Consequences . Some long-term physical effects of abuse or neglect may occur immediately (e.g., brain damage caused by head trauma), but others can take months or years to emerge or be detectable. There is a straightforward link between physical abuse and physical health, but it is also important
Fact Sheet: 10 Ways STDs Impact Women Differently from Men
www.cdc.govhealth consequences, such as infertility, if diagnosed and treated early. 10. There are resources available for women to learn more about actions they can take to protect themselves and their partners from STDs, and where to receive testing and treatment. • Healthcare providers — A doctor or physician can provide
Coronavirus: the consequences for mental health
www.mind.org.ukMind (2021) Coronavirus: the consequences for mental health. London: Mind. Available at: Mind.org.uk 8 11 15 19 23. Foreword Many people faced mental health difficulties before the pandemic, and they have been hit hardest. It’s been more than a year since the first lockdown was announced – and
Chernobyl’s Legacy: Health, Environmental and Socio ...
www.iaea.orgconsequences of the accident should be continued in the longer term. This report, covering environmental radiation, human health and socio-economic aspects, is the most comprehensive evaluation of the accident’s consequences to date.
Reducing Wait Times for Health Care - Fraser Institute
www.fraserinstitute.orgportion of health care services directly through co-payments or cost-sharing, since health care providers cannot charge user fees.3 As a consequence, the price to patients for using the services of health care providers is effectively zero, although physicians are paid by the government primarily on a per-service basis.
Alcohol Use and Your Health
www.cdc.govhealth conditions. These are most often the result of binge drinking. Over time, excessive alcohol use can lead to the development of chronic diseases and other serious problems. Short-term health risks Injuries • Motor vehicle crashes • Falls • Drownings • Burns Violence • Homicide • Suicide • Sexual assault • Intimate partner ...
Consequences of High Blood Pressure
www.heart.orgConsequences of High Blood Pressure High blood pressure is often the first domino in a chain or “domino effect” leading to devastating consequences, like: STROKE HBP can cause blood vessels in the brain to burst or clog more easily. VISION LOSS HBP can strain the vessels in the eyes. HEART FAILURE HBP can cause the heart to