...all people to know the many risk factors of skin cancer. Risk Factors...
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...concerns for sun-safety behaviours has reached epidemic proportions with skin cancer becoming one of the most prevalent types of cancers in the world (Dobbinson et al, 2008; Keeney et al, 2009). What makes this epidemic more alarming and a greater health concern is that this type of cancer is arguably the most preventable (Cracium et al, 2011; Robinson et al, 1997). By implementing certain protective measures such as applying sunscreen (Kristjansson, Ullen & Helgason, 2004) or wearing protective clothing (Keeney et al, 2009) while exposed to the sun,...
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...It is common in today’s society for young females to want to attain golden bronze skin. The quickest way to get a tan and not have to lay in the heat of the sun for hours is to lay in a tanning bed. As this trend continues to rise, medical researchers are beginning to pay close attention to the health effects of indoor tanning. Many recent medical studies and cases, researchers have linked the use of tanning beds to many health problems. Even with all of the negative effects that the use of indoor tanning can have there are still tanning companies that try to boast the positive effects. Despite the fact that tanning beds are harmful to the health of its victims, the use of tanning beds is on the upsurge and growing. In order for tanning companies to make a profit off the industry, they try to create a market for their product. They do this by marketing the positive effects that tanning beds can have. “Tanning is not just for the young. Because UV rays are essential for the body to produce vitamin D, mature adults at risk for osteoporosis can gain health benefits from moderate tanning. Vitamin D is essential for absorbing calcium to prevent...
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...Contents 1.0 The Problem and Soltuion 2 1.1 Background 2 1.2 Solution 2 The computerised apps include the following features: 3 2.0 Business Opportunity 4 2.1 Feasibilty 4 • Is it novel? 4 • Is it patentable? 4 • Is it technologically feasible? 4 • Is it better than rival products? 4 • Does somebody want to buy it? 4 • Can we make it with our resources? 5 • Is there a sizeable market? 5 • Are forecasted returns greater than costs? 5 • Are the risks acceptable? 5 3.0 Business Model and Strategy 0 3.1 Business Model 0 3.2 Business Strategy 0 4.0 Reference 1 Childrens Uv & fitness watch UVFIT 1.0 The Problem and Soltuion 1.1 Background Technology has made a path into the lives of nearly every Australian child. Televisions, tablets, phones and consoles have given children the power to experience what previous generations could have only dreamt of. Knowledge, entertainment and memorises are simply accessed at the click of a button, but are all these benefits without a consequence? Sadly the immense immersion of kids now using technology, for such extended periods of time, comes at the...
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...“a bird!” She runs as fast as she can towards the bird, but the bird flies away. The little girl quickly turns her attention to an inchworm crawling up a picket. There are many reasons why parents should promote and support outdoor play for their children. Children benefit from being outdoors in many ways, such as environmental education, health benefits and self-confidence. Children need to be outdoors to gain hands-on outdoor learning, or environmental education. There are many ways that children can obtain environmental education. Lessons can be taught outdoors. There are many science projects that can be done outdoors. Schools can have field trips to local, state and national parks. Environmental education has become such an important topic that legislation is being passed to support it. In 1990, the U.S. Congress passed the National Environment Education Act, allowing the Environmental Protection Agency to create environmental education initiatives at the federal level. Author Cathryn Creno describes the passage of a “No Child Left Inside Act” which would mandate that schools and parks have a relationship to promote environmental education would provide school children with more outdoor exposure. An important aspect of environmental education is sustainability. Parents and teachers can “Educate our children and our peers to create a society with a strong sense of stewardship and sustainability”, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Children should...
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...1. 12019635 Health Promotion The provision of health information is firstly making people aware of what health is? Katz, Peberdy and Douglas (2000) suggest that there are differences in ways individuals and social groups define health, young people would say a person who is healthy is fit, energetic and has strength, whilst an older person is more likely to view it in terms of resilience and coping. The World Health Organisation defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of a disease or infirmity. What is defined as a health need? The concept of need is a word used often but not understood, according to Cohen (2008)economists tend to avoid the use of the term need altogether, arguing that it is overlaid with emotion and what is really meant by a health need is actually a matter of a person’s wants and demands. Naidoo and Wills (2009) say that health needs are therefore a question of identifying priorities and an alternative view is that there are universal needs, Maslow’s( 1954) hierarchy of needs suggests that all human needs are in fact health needs. What is Health promotion? It is the process of enabling people to take control over and improve their health. Nutbeam (1988) explains that health promotion represents a comprehensive social and political process, it not only...
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...best way to deal with cancer is by prevention. Cancer has no cure and hence prevention is the best strategy. * To prevent cancer, an individual needs to know the causes of cancer CAUSES OF CANCER There are several causes of cancer; some of the causes of cancer are listed below; * Smoking * Viruses * Sun burns * Obesity * Lack of exercise * Poor diet * Use of alcohol and drugs * UV Rays CANCER PREVENTION METHODS GETTING SCREENED * Screening is one of the surest ways to prevent cancer. Be sure to take annual screening tests like the Pap test and mammogram if you are a woman, and the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test if you are a man. * Both the Pap test and PSA can detect cellular changes before they become cancerous, and the mammogram can detect breast cancer in its earliest stages. * Also people above the age of 50 should get screened for colon cancer since it is at this age that a person is most vulnerable to colon cancer. * Remember, some cancers are over 90 percent curable if detected early, so don’t forget to schedule your 2016 screening. QUIT SMOKING * Using any type of tobacco puts you at risk of contracting cancer. Smoking has been linked to various types of cancer — including cancer of the lung, mouth, throat, larynx, pancreas, bladder, cervix and kidney. * Chewing tobacco has been linked to cancer of the oral cavity and pancreas. Even if you don't use tobacco,...
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...usually find it in some beauty shops and drugstores. Sunscreens in different brands would have different properties and selling points. The main function of sunscreen is to protect our skin from the exposure of Ultra-violet (UVA and UVB) which can cause severe erythema (sunburn) and skin cancer. Some of them also claimed to moisturize and brighten up our skin. Normally, people who have a higher consciousness on their skin condition would apply sunscreen on their face and body frequently whenever they go outdoors. Athletes are also the main users of sunscreen as they often do exercises under sunlight over a long period of time; therefore they have to apply sunscreen to prevent long-term damage on their skin. It is stated that only a tiny amount of sunscreen is enough to reach the desire effect and protection. The prices of these kinds of lotion vary a lot as it depends on their SPF(Sun Protection Factor) rating as well as PA degree, ranging from $60 to $250+. This product is popular worldwide especially in United States as people nowadays often do outdoor activities while they are highly aware of their health. The main reason of choosing sunscreen as study Project topic is that I am curious about how do the chemicals inside sunscreen can protect us from sun burn and the potential risk of applying it. As far as I am concerned, some of the chemicals inside sunscreen are nanoparticles. Would there be any differences in terms of properties between the normal size of particles and Nano-sized...
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...Chemical Peels and Cancer Skin is the largest organ of the human body, covering virtually every inch of the body. As such, the skin is more susceptible to the occurrence of cancer in the body when compared to other parts of the body. That said, most people would rather remain ‘ugly’ or have blemishes on their skin surfaces than deal with the attendant risk of cancer that therapy may bring. Cancer, like other terminal illnesses is not only known for eating up the patient, it is also very expensive to treat and painful, often leading to death. Chemical peels are normally undertaken by most people to improve their skin condition and reduce the effects of ageing on the skin. However, research has discovered an additional benefit of chemical peel...
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...1.0SECTION A 1.1PRODUCT INFORMATION Original Brand Name of Product: Billabong International Product Class: Surf Brand Description: Created by two avid surfers, Billabong is a brand designed by surfers, for surfers. In 1973, Billabong offered little more than a small range of surf wear: mainly surfboards and board shorts. But today, Billabong is a brand that encompasses the Australian surf culture by offering products that cater not only for the surfer inside many of us, but for fashion and lifestyle needs. 1.2CURRENT TARGET MARKET Billabong is a brand that offers numerous products designed to accommodate numerous lifestyles. Included in their extensive range are products designed for surfers, general beach goers, skateboarders and the fashion conscious. Comprehensive characteristics of this market are difficult to pinpoint, however, it is the assumption that the majority of consumers are males and females aged between 12 and 35 years of age. Consumer Need: Social Image Need - the most important need satisfied by Billabong 1.3CURRENTLY SOLD In the mid 1980's, just over ten years since the birth of Billabong, the successes of the small Australian brand were being recognised world wide and Billabong products were in high demand. This led to the export of Billabong products to the global market with countries such as the USA, Japan, New Zealand and Europe first in line. Today, the product range available extends as far as 2200 lines in Australia, 1300...
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...increases in lung cancer death rates and, more recently, decreases in smoking followed by decreases in lung cancer death rates in men. Additional examples of modifiable cancer risk factors include alcohol consumption (associated with increased risk of oral, esophageal, breast, and other cancers), physical inactivity (associated with increased risk of colon, breast, and possibly other cancers), and obesity (associated with colon, breast, endometrial, and possibly other cancers). Observational evidence shows associations between amount of alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, and obesity and increased incidence of certain cancers. More research is needed to determine whether these associations are causal and thus whether avoiding these behaviors would actually reduce cancer incidence. Other lifestyle and environmental factors known to affect cancer risk (either beneficially or detrimentally) include certain sexual and reproductive practices, the use of exogenous estrogens, exposure to ionizing radiation and ultraviolet radiation, certain occupational and chemical exposures, and infectious agents. Food and nutrient intake have been examined in relation to many types of cancer. Case-control epidemiological studies have suggested an association between high fruit and vegetable consumption and reduced risk of various...
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... some of us fail to see the risk in such bold endeavors. This quest to manufacture objects at the microscopic scale has created the field of Nanotechnology which refers to the creation of devices and materials on extremely small scales. The products of Nanotechnology are composed of individual particles called Nanoparticles which have one dimension (width, height, or length) that is less than 100 nanometers. To put that in perspective, the width of a human hair is about 10 to 1000 times bigger than a nanometer. At such miniscule size, materials can be created with valuable chemical and physical properties, such as the ability to conduct electricity in the case of electronics, which enable for a wide range of technological applications, ranging from faster computer chips to new ways of treating cancer. The incorporation of Nano-technologies in commercial products has begun what some scientists and journalists are calling a “Nano revolution.” In other words, more and more technologies have at least some component that was engineered using Nanotechnology. With such wide range of applications, it is no wonder groups like the International Council of Nanotechnology (ICON) have been formed to investigate the possible harmful effects. In vitro cellular toxicology tests which are tests performed in an isolated environment, where the only contaminants are the nanoparticles, have shown that the particles can get inside the body but the specific health risks are yet to be determined (Colvin...
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...Sunbeds has got both men and women ‘dying’ for a tan. These indoor tanning machines have advantages as well as disadvantages, it’s ability to provide sufficient amounts of vitamin D can benefit so many people who are ‘indoors’, but many people often abuse the benefits of the sunbed and become addicted for the wrong reasons. Other than it’s efficiency to provide consumers with a long-lasting glorious tan, this extraordinary tanning invention leaves consumers feeling satisfied, attractive and most importantly, wanting more (Hutchison, 2010). Although sunbeds provide this great conviency, consumers must also realize that there are other ways to achieve that crisp goddess tan without sacrificing their health. Indoor tanning machines have been promoted in the past as a healthy alternative to frying out in the sun. While natural sunlight...
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...Obstacles and Solutions for Human Travel and Exploration of Mars Man is not destined to stand idle in the face of new frontiers and undiscovered fortunes. Since the beginning of time, man has risked nothing short of his own life to step beyond dreams and achieve the reality of the new and undiscovered. With the need to find these new corners of the universe, new technologies must be achieved giving man not only the abilities to overcome the impossible but the opportunity to better understand man himself. The conquest of Mars is a necessary step to exponentially leap man’s knowledge into new realms of understanding. The conquest of Mars is no longer an option but a necessity. I have been tasked today to present to my audience the obstacles and solutions associated with human interplanetary travel with respect to Mars. While many current fuel and propulsions systems are purely hypothetical, the idea to propel is basically the same. The principle is based on Newton’s Third Law of Motion: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. As propellant is expelled from the spacecraft, a reactionary force is acted upon the spacecraft creating movement. This can be done in many forms including chemical propellant, electricity, nuclear, and solar sails. Chemical propulsion systems are the current propulsion systems of choice in the current world’s space programs. Chemical propulsion systems contain a fuel source and oxidizing agent that are mixed and burned in a...
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...KNOWLEDGE ABOUT RISK IN ORDER TO LIVE WITH THEM Your above title works fine though you also need to include a table of contents. See example in assignment booklet. I see you include this at the end but this should be place here at the start of your report. Perhaps this was a computer error in your lay out? 1. INTRODUCTION We are all familiar with the fact that risk is a part of everyday life. Risk is evident in all walks of life from road traffic accidents, to terrorist attacks at airports, to leaks of radiation at nuclear power plants also well as health scares from MRSA. Risk is so prevalent today that we are said to live in a ‘Risk Society’. This has been defined as ‘an account of contemporary society that emphasizes the development of the side effects of modernisation and the growth of many people's awareness of risk.’ You need to include a source reference for this quotation. A lot of risks are invisible, like for example, radiation from the Chernobyl nuclear accident, so there is an absolute reliance on expert knowledge in order to manage people’s anxiety. Perhaps a reference to Beck’s theory could be included here. He argues that as society has become increasingly complex, we look to experts to help us with assessing risks. How we make sense of, manage and incorporate risk into our life is a focus of this report and a number of case studies will be examined to determine how both expert and lay knowledge is used to manage risk. We shall see...
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