Risk factors

large body of research that has established the significant contribution of psychosocial factors and behavioural risk factors in the development and course of coronary heart disease. Most of the researches are based on male population, so this study was done to know the prevalence of behavioural risk factors, association of psychological and behavioral risk factors and to know the different effect of these factors on male and female. Methodology: In this correlational study the Sample consisted of

Race has been considered a risk factor for the onset of violence for some time and it is included as a risk factor in some studies trying to predict violence (Office of the Surgeon General, 2001). However, does race predict violence once other known risk factors are taken into account? As it turns out, research indicates that when the effects of other known risk factors have been considered, generally no significant effect of race on youth violence has been found (Elliott et al., 1989; Reiss and

There are many risk factors for Alzheimer’s like age, family history and genetics, down syndrome, gender, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), past head trauma, and lifestyle and heart health. The greatest known risk factor for Alzheimer’s is your increasing age. Your risk for getting Alzheimer’s becomes greater after you reach the age of 65. Some people who have rare genetic changes linked to early-onset Alzheimer’s can begin to see symptoms as early as age 30 (Mayo Clinic Staff). Your family

Title: Development of a risk factor-based model for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: A case- control study Abstract: Objectives: This study explores the effects of various risk factors in the development of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) and investigates a screening model using risk scores, to identify individuals at high risk in an Iranian population. Methods: A total of 148 newly diagnosed HNSCC patients, and 266 age and gender matched healthy controls participated in this

The lack of adequate knowledge about risk factors and failure to implement necessary measures has resulted in increasing day-to-day risk factors. Identifying NCDs’ risk factors, implementing control strategies and decreasing the upward trend can have a significant impact on reducing NCDs. In many countries, the incidence and prevalence of chronic and NCDs has risen and this trend is expected to continue upward. The reason for this increase is the increased risk of these diseases in recent years. Lifestyle

With the numerous intrinsic and extrinsic factors leading to falls, it is probable to regard each factor and recognize constructive steps and safe interventions proven effective for preventing falls. Here are several interventions that can be employed in the best interest of the medical center: • Inform and educate patients

mental problems including bad vision, a stutter, a lisp, and small stature. Junior was bullied a lot because of his physical differences. To make matters worse, Junior lives among the poorest of poor on a rural Indian reservation. Poverty is a risk factor because low socioeconomic status is correlated with poorer quality schools and lower achievement and educational outcomes, higher crime rates and incarceration, more stress, and earlier puberty (Leventhal, Dupere, & Brooks-Gunn, 2009; Steinberg

Most risk factors associated with the development of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are interconnected. For example, an obese person is more likely to have other conditions such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC (2015) reports that some risk factors are modifiable such as smoking, and diet, while others are non-modifiable such as age and family history. Approximately 47% of all Americans have at least one of the three major risk factors

Country Risk Analysis Omid Ashrafi Sep 06, 2014 City University of Seattle Abstract This paper is focused on main risk factors in Iran. The key point for this study is to explain current Iranian situation with analyze the main microelements factors such as broader risk, religious risk, political risk, economical risk, education risk and finally culture and language risk. At the end, this paper will provide a recommendation to all investors and companies CEOs, to have better overview and then

practice. (Tones et al., 2013). It is virtually impossible currently to estimate all aspects of stroke, However, regarding the health services, with holistic vision of the patients and the family or society as a whole, two aspects must be emphasised: risk factors and after stroke care. Both topics are very important parts of the consistent relationship between incidence, prevalence and mortality, which are established with the use of data from NICE Evidence healthcare databases and a range of other established