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Some of the carcinogens that people are aware of and still expose themselves to include skin tan. Both indoor and out door tanning exposes individuals to the dangers of UV rays: UVB and UVA which can damage the skin resulting in skin cancer- Melanoma. (Indoor Tanning- Skin Cancer, 2018). Others are alcoholic beverages, Tobacco / Cigarette smoke. Most eople who use these substances know they are not healthy and exposes them to serious health proplems like cancer but would still consume them either due to addictive nature of these subsatnces or as their way of coping with stressful conditions. It is found that cigarette smoke alone contains numerous carcinigenic substances like NNN, NNK, NAT, tar, quinoline etc. The warnings are every where in the media, in schools, churches, and health care institutions yet, people continue to expose themselves to these toxic substances.

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American cancer society was established in 1913 to address the concern of cancer and was called at the time as the American Society for the Control Cancer. The organization is dedicated to reaching out to people diagnosed with cancer and continue to explore research on the best treatment and cancer preventions. The agency is diversified and has many branches all over America and is known for the provision of good education and support for cancer patients. In the provision of education and support, the agency has qualified nurses and educationists who are ready to guide newly diagnosed patient on how to live positively. Considerably, depending on the need can help through outreach programs by matching you with a volunteer who will talk with you about coping with the condition through treatment. The agency offers financials support and education by connecting them with valuable services and resource in their community. The service I would recommend for them is the online community and support. This is because at diagnosis connecting with others who have been through the same can provide comfort and support

The Global  Risks 2015 report listed the water crisis as the number one global risk  factor based on the potential impact on society and the risk for  widespread devastation (World Economic Forum, 2015).

1. Discuss the significance of poor access to clean/potable water and adequate sanitation.
2. Why  is the water crisis a global issue and not simply a local or regional  concern?  Please refer to comments or information shared in the videos.
3. Also  comment on the recent water crisis in the city of Flint, Michigan in  comparison or contrast to other water issues around the world.

Please  watch the following short videos as they will help give some  perspective on some of the issues that have occurred around the world.  Copy and paste the URL to access the video.  

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3LH_2ur2LE
• https://www.cbsnews.com/news/world-leaders-sound-alarm-over-global-water-crisis/
• https://www.cbs.com/shows/cbs_this_morning/video/zTb92OUkXVsTv4v54E12lchq_T7sOPgx/cape-town-water-crisis-forces-cops-to-target-new-breed-of-criminals/

World Health Organization and UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP). (2015) Progress on Drinking Water and Sanitation, 2015 Update and MDG Assessment. Available at: http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/monitoring/jmp-2015-update/en/

This  forum will close at 11:59 pm on 12th, 2018. Please make your original  post early enough to give others the chance to read and respond to it.  To obtain full credit:

1. Make an original post that addresses the issue (300-350 words).
2. The initial post must contain at least 2 scholarly references (more than 2 references are ok).
3. Respond to at least one post from your classmates. The response to your peer’s post must be at least 150 words. 

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Smokers such as Mrs. J should benefit from evidence-based guidelines nicotine replacement therapy, bupropion SR, and/or varenicline as an effective alternative for smoking cessation therapy, especially when combined with behavioral interventions. Combination pharmacotherapy is indicated for highly nicotine-dependent smokers like this patient, since Mrs. J has failed with monotherapy for several years. An additional form of nicotine replacement therapy or an addition of a non-nicotine replacement therapy oral medication (bupropion or varenicline) may also be helpful. Thus,  rate of successful smoking cessation at 1 year will be about 3% to 5% when the patient simply tries to stop, 7% to 16% if the patient/smoker undergoes behavioral intervention, and up to 24% when receiving pharmacological treatment and behavioral support.

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It is true that hypertension is a silent killer and can have deadly effects on the cardiovascular system. This week we are focsuing on heart conditions, but it is important to remember that uncontrolled hypertension can cause strokes as well (AHA, 2018) . When I worked on a neuro icu floor, there were many patients who suffered strokes and had no idea they were caused by high blood pressure. Many would have burst aneurysms as well and that would be there first sign of disease. They would have moerate to severe brain hemorraghing, sometimes irreversible and unfortunately did not recover or died. The families overwhelmingly thought that only the heart could be affected by hypertension, and not the brain. It is amazing how the vascualr system is all interconnected. We must stress the importance of brain health as well as heart health when teaching patients, the public, and family members about prevention. 

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Many older adults end up with several pills to take at several different times per day. At a minimum this is often a hassle; at worst it becomes a serious drain on quality of life. Some older adults are unable to take all their medications properly. Depending on which medications are missed, this can cause serious effects on an older person’s health.

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I just need to 2 responses to the assignments.

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1. Children as young as six years old already have assumed beliefs about how gender plays a role in society (Berk 2009).  They are already beginning to assume personality traits and societal status of their peers based on their gender (Gelman 2004).  When these stereotypes are reinforced at such an early age they can have long lasting effects on the child’s development later in life. Gender roles in society assume everything for academic aptitude to career proficiency, which have a direct affect how children begin to imagine their life trajectory (Rainey 1999).

Children from an early age in to adolescence are most strongly influenced by their parents.  In order to equalize the perceptions of gender roles in this country, we have to identify how parents can positively affect their children’ perceptions of the roles of their own gender, and the genders of their peers.  In general, parent’s views on gender roles tend to transfer to their children of the same gender more strongly (Halpern 2015).  Daughters of mothers who wouldn’t fit in a traditional gender role tend to have a more open opinion on the gender roles of all women.  There is a similar effect seen in the relationship between a father’s perception of gender roles and those of their sons (Halpern 2015).  

More directly than a parent’s views on gender roles, a parent’s behavior is a predictor for children’s perceptions of gender roles (Halpern 2015).  In order to meaningfully change how gender roles are perceived in future generations, adults now have to begin to demonstrate gender equality.  Change can be affected much faster if as a nation we can all begin to actively take on roles in the family or at work that are traditionally done by a different gender.  Parents now have to commit to show their children through action that gender doesn’t confine people to a particular way of life.

2. Development of Gender Roles

Personally, I believe that the parents have the largest influence on a child’s gender roles. Gender roles are pushed by parents as soon as the baby is born. Babies are assigned a gender based on the physical anatomy of their bodies, and as their cognitive development starts, they are manipulated to believe all of the stereotypes associated with their assigned gender. During this early stage of a child’s life their primary source of knowledge comes from their caregivers, and parents. According “Human Sexuality Diversity in Contemporary America “parents manipulate their children from infancy onward, they treat their daughters gently and tell her she is pretty, and they treat their sons roughly and tel him that he is strong” (Sayad, Yarber, 2013). Parents teach their children what is appropriate, and what is inappropriate for their genders.

If a dad see’s his son playing with a Barbie, he will likely distract him with a different toy, or advise him that this particular toy is for girls. The dad might react this way because he is afraid that if he lets his son play with the barbie then that is allowing him to act like a girl, and this will lead to him being a homosexual. While the likely-hood of this being the determining factor of a person’s sexuality, it is indeed taboo for boys to play with toys that are intended for girls. There is double standard when it comes to girls playing with toys that are intended for boys. According to The National Association for the Education of the Young Child, Children benefit cognitively from playing with toys. A boy can learn to care for a baby, and practice his ability to nurture by playing with dolls. Children develop gender identity between 18 months and 3 years, gender typing is established by 4-5 years and gender role development happens by 5 years. Since the parents are responsible for early gender role pushing and continue to carry out these gender stereotypes long before children are old enough to be influenced by teachers, media, or any other outside influence. They are indeed the main contributers to their child’s gender role.

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