HEALTH AMONGST INDIGINOUS AUSTRALIANS In Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience sexual health inequalities when compared to the rest of the population. They are over-represented in notifications of sexually transmissible infections and viral hepatitis (Kirby Institute 2013) and have higher rates of teenage pregnancy (Li, Hilder and Sullivan, 2012). Sexual health according to WHO (2002) is not limited to absence of disease and dysfunction, it also refers to a state of physical
with any traumatic experience, has a wide array of harmful effects. These effects tend to be manifested physically, psychologically, and socially. And normally these not only affects the victim but also the surrounding family and close friends. This essay then seeks to explain what date rape is, its harmful effects and what precautions and solutions are available to the victim and those affected. Date rape, like any other form of sexual assault is a serious matter. On a macro level it diminishes
In the essay, “A Mask in the Face of Death,” Dr. Richard Selzer observes the devastation wrought on the people of Haiti by AIDS. Prostitution, sexual promiscuity, and attitudes of denial regarding the laws of cause and effect led to the spread of the AIDS virus in Haiti to levels of epidemic proportion. Effects of this epidemic were widespread suffering and certain death for many. First of all, prostitution, caused by poverty, attracted tourism and was a common occupation in Haiti. It was one
A disease is an abnormal condition of humans, plants, and animals organs or general health. Disease affects the function of the body and mind in many ways. A good example of diseases is skin diseases.1 In this essay, one shall define what skin disease is, give examples of skin diseases including vitiligo and chickenpox, and finally, discuss the new discoveries in the field of skin disease. There is an essential part of the human body that prevents microbes from entering inside the body, that
diabetic person will frequently experience certain symptoms. These include being very thirsty, frequent urination, weight gain, increase hunger, blurry vision, irritability, tingling or numbness in the hands or feet, frequent skin, bladder or gum infections, wound that doesn’t heal and extreme unexplained fatigue. The unhealthy eating habits for kids that subsidize to the diabetes danger include eating foods high in sugar and fat and selecting processed foods over fresh, foods that signify the basic
INTRODUCTION: Many of the workers across the globe are exposed to risks at their working places that resulted disability or ill health. Hazardous conditions like handling heavy loads, breathing in dusts, being exposed to noise, vibration, using of different chemicals and working with animals cause different occupational health problems for many. Sometimes symptoms can take years to develop and in other cases this can result in premature death. Many of those in the industry do not consult their