Download or read book Global Burden of Disease and Risk Factors written by Alan D. Lopez and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2006-04-02 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strategic health planning, the cornerstone of initiatives designed to achieve health improvement goals around the world, requires an understanding of the comparative burden of diseases and injuries, their corresponding risk factors and the likely effects of invervention options. The Global Burden of Disease framework, originally published in 1990, has been widely adopted as the preferred method for health accounting and has become the standard to guide the setting of health research priorities. This publication sets out an updated assessment of the situation, with an analysis of trends observed since 1990 and a chapter on the sensitivity of GBD estimates to various sources of uncertainty in methods and data.

Download or read book Health in France 2002 written by France. Haut Comité de la santé publique and published by John Libbey Eurotext. This book was released on 2003 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How well are the French? What are the most important health-related issues for children of under 15 years of age, for young and older adults, for the elderly? What geographically and socially based inequalities affect health status? How can patients and users of the health care system -- members of the public -- be brought into the making of decisions that affect them in this literally vital field? Is our health care system well organised? And is it working in an efficient and democratic way? How are questions of resource allocation settled? This is the third in a series of official reports (the previous ones were published in 1994 and 1998) compiled by the High Committee on Public Health to analyse health status in the country, with an in-depth review of the strengths and weaknesses of the system as a whole. This report combines a critical analysis of the current health care system with a review of key current and projected health-related issues, focusing on public health targets identified from as broad and all-inclusive a perspective as possible.

Download or read book Humanitarian Ethics written by Hugo Slim and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2015-01-09 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Humanitarians are required to be impartial, independent, professionally competent and focused only on preventing and alleviating human suffering. It can be hard living up to these principles when others do not share them, while persuading political and military authorities and non-state actors to let an agency assist on the ground requires savvy ethical skills. Getting first to a conflict or natural catastrophe is only the beginning, as aid workers are usually and immediately presented with practical and moral questions about what to do next. For example, when does working closely with a warring party or an immoral regime move from practical cooperation to complicity in human rights violations? Should one operate in camps for displaced people and refugees if they are effectively places of internment? Do humanitarian agencies inadvertently encourage ethnic cleansing by always being ready to 'mop-up' the consequences of scorched earth warfare? This book has been written to help humanitarians assess and respond to these and other ethical dilemmas.

Download or read book Comprehensive Cervical Cancer Control written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2006 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most women who die from cervical cancer, particularly in developing countries, are in the prime of their life. They may be raising children, caring for their family, and contributing to the social and economic life of their town or village. Their death is both a personal tragedy, and a sad and unnecessary loss to their family and their community. Unnecessary, because there is compelling evidence, as this Guide makes clear, that cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable forms of cancer, as long as it is detected early and managed effectively. Unfortunately, the majority of women in developing countries still do not have access to cervical cancer prevention programmes. The consequence is that, often, cervical cancer is not detected until it is too late to be cured. An urgent effort is required if this situation is to be corrected. This Guide is intended to help those responsible for providing services aimed at reducing the burden posed by cervical cancer for women, communities and health systems. It focuses on the knowledge and skills needed by health care providers, at different levels of care.

Download or read book Biosocialities Genetics and the Social Sciences written by Sahra Gibbon and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-07-20 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biosocialities, Genetics and the Social Sciences explores the social, cultural and economic transformations that result from innovations in genomic knowledge and technology. This pioneering collection uses Paul Rabinow’s concept of biosociality to chart the shifts in social relations and ideas about nature, biology and identity brought about by developments in biomedicine. Based on new empirical research, it contains chapters on genomic research into embryonic stem cell therapy, breast cancer, autism, Parkinson’s and IVF treatment, as well as on the expectations and education surrounding genomic research. It covers four main themes: novel modes of identity and identification, such as genetic citizenship the role of institutions, ranging from disease advocacy organizations and voluntary organizations to the state the production of biological knowledge, novel life-forms, and technologies the generation of wealth and commercial interests in biology. Including an afterword by Paul Rabinow and case studies on the UK, US, Canada, Germany, India and Israel, this book is key reading for students and researchers of the new genetics and the social sciences – particularly medical sociologists, medical anthropologists and those involved with science and technology studies.

Download or read book Proceedings of the 21st Congress of the International Ergonomics Association IEA 2021 written by Nancy L. Black and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-04-30 with total page 830 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the proceedings of the 21st Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2021), held online on June 13-18, 2021. By highlighting the latest theories and models, as well as cutting-edge technologies and applications, and by combining findings from a range of disciplines including engineering, design, robotics, healthcare, management, computer science, human biology and behavioral science, it provides researchers and practitioners alike with a comprehensive, timely guide on human factors and ergonomics. It also offers an excellent source of innovative ideas to stimulate future discussions and developments aimed at applying knowledge and techniques to optimize system performance, while at the same time promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of individuals. The proceedings include papers from researchers and practitioners, scientists and physicians, institutional leaders, managers and policy makers that contribute to constructing the Human Factors and Ergonomics approach across a variety of methodologies, domains and productive sectors. This volume includes papers addressing the following topics: Activity Theories for Work Analysis and Design (ATWAD), Organisation design and management (ODAM), Ergonomic Work Analysis and Training (EWAT), Systems HF/E, HF/E Education and Professional Certification Development.

Download or read book Supply Chain Management written by John T. Mentzer and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2001 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work presents a comprehensive model of supply chain management. Experienced executives from 20 companies clearly define supply chain management, identifying those factors that contribute to its effective implementation. They provide practical guidelines on how companies can manage supply chains, addressing the role of all the traditional business functions in supply chain management and suggest how the adoption of a supply chain management approach can affect business strategy and corporate performance.

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Download or read book Advanced Intelligent Systems for Sustainable Development AI2SD 2020 written by Janusz Kacprzyk and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-02-10 with total page 1298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book publishes the best papers accepted and presented at the 3rd edition of the International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Systems for Sustainable Development Applied to Agriculture, Energy, Health, Environment, Industry, Education, Economy, and Security (AI2SD’2020). This conference is one of the biggest amalgamations of eminent researchers, students, and delegates from both academia and industry where the collaborators have an interactive access to emerging technology and approaches globally. In this book, readers find the latest ideas addressing technological issues relevant to all areas of the social and human sciences for sustainable development. Due to the nature of the conference with its focus on innovative ideas and developments, the book provides the ideal scientific and brings together very high-quality chapters written by eminent researchers from different disciplines, to discover the most recent developments in scientific research.

Download or read book World Health Organization Guidelines on the Pharmacological Treatment of Persisting Pain in Children with Medical Illnesses written by World Health Organization and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These guidelines have been developed to support countries to relieve pain in their paediatric populations. These guidelines address persisting pain in children caused by conditions such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, sickle-cell disease, burns, trauma, and phantom limb pain. Recommendations -- developed following a careful and transparent appraisal of available evidence -- are presented for the pharmacological treatment of mild, moderate and severe pain. The guidelines include chapters on the various systems used to classify pain and on the evaluation of pain, which reviews the available tools for routine pain measurement in children. Provision of sustainable pain relief within health care systems is covered in a separate chapter. Since morphine and other opioid analgesics -- required for the relief of moderate-to-severe pain in children -- are listed under the 1961 UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, the new guidelines include an annex explaining the Convention's requirements for the handling and procurement of opioid analgesics for the relief of pain.

Download or read book A Call to Heal written by Ian Renwick McWhinney and published by . This book was released on 2013-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Gestion des risques et culture de s curit written by Jacques Pignault and published by Dunod. This book was released on 2014-04-23 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: À partir de cas réels d’incidents ou d’accidents, les auteurs analysent l’influence des hommes dans le fonctionnement d’organisations complexes parfois à hauts risques. Ils mettent en évidence les mécanismes humains d’erreurs, mais aussi les mécanismes de rattrapage et de prévention. Cet ouvrage propose des clés pour mettre en place une culture de sécurité au sein de l’entreprise, intégrant la protection des informations sensibles. Une boucle vertueuse entre management d’équipe et comportement individuel doit être créée, qui permettra d’allier culture de sécurité et efficacité de la production. Les nombreux exemples montrent que les solutions suggérées sont à la portée de tous. Elles requièrent simplement courage, persévérance et un dialogue sans cesse entretenu.

Download or read book Gestion des risques et culture de s curit written by Jacques Pignault and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A partir de cas reels d'incidents ou d'accidents, les auteurs analysent l'influence des hommes dans le fonctionnement d'organisations complexes parfois a hauts risques. Ils mettent en evidence les mecanismes humains d'erreurs, mais aussi les mecanismes de rattrapage et de prevention. Cet ouvrage propose des cles pour mettre en place une culture de securite au sein de l'entreprise, integrant la protection des informations sensibles. Une boucle vertueuse entre management d'equipe et comportement individuel doit etre creee, qui permettra d'allier culture de securite et efficacite de la production. Les nombreux exemples montrent que les solutions suggerees sont a la portee de tous. Elles requierent simplement courage, perseverance et un dialogue sans cesse entretenu.

Download or read book Mesure int gr e du risque dans les organisations written by Benoit A. Aubert and published by PUM. This book was released on 2004 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: « La gestion des risques exige l'adoption de mesures financières, technologiques et organisationnelles en vue de modifier la relation entre la turbulence dans l'environnement et la variabilité dans les résultats. D'où l'importance d'une vision intégrée des risques organisationnels. Le défi de l'intégration est d'élargir les zones d'utilisation des techniques existantes, d'en identifier les lacunes et de développer de nouveaux outils de mesure. C'est dans ce courant que s'inscrit cet ouvrage qui présente d'abord les mesures utilisées dans différents domaines avant de traiter successivement des risques financiers, des risques reliés à la gestion de projet, des risques contractuels, des risques industriels majeurs, des risques en santé humaine et des risques en environnement. Après avoir présenté les différents modes d'intégration, les auteurs décrivent et analysent le cas d'une entreprise qui doit évaluer un projet d'agrandissement, en tenant compte de ce concept et de cette pratique de la mesure intégrée du risque. »--

Download or read book La gestion des risques un objet fronti re written by Gilles Teneau and published by Editions L'Harmattan. This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: La gestion des risques est un enjeu stratégique contribuant à la sauvegarde de la valeur pour les organisations. Il s'agit d'un "objet frontière" car gérer le risque consiste à faire le lien entre les différentes parties prenantes au sein des entreprises. Une partie met en exergue les notions et enjeux liés à la gestion des risques, une autre vise à apporter un éclairage complémentaire sur des enjeux précis auxquels la gestion des risques peut apporter des solutions.

Download or read book L analyse des risques written by Gilles Deleuze and published by EMS Editions. This book was released on 2013-05-02 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Depuis le XVIIIe siècle, le développement des sociétés industrielles pose la question de la maîtrise des risques. D’abord centrée sur la protection de l’outil de production et des personnes, la maîtrise des risques est devenue aujourd’hui une activité intégrée au pilotage des systèmes complexes, à la fois un objectif et un levier de management. Les risques font partie intégrante de la vie des entreprises et leurs acteurs doivent prendre des décisions et mener des activités à risque, créatrices de valeur. Comment à ce niveau, gérer la contradiction apparente entre une activité nécessairement à risque non nul et un environnement sociétal peu propice à accepter le risque ? Cet ouvrage propose des pistes pour appréhender des situations complexes par le moyen de l’analyse des risques, il propose de formaliser un vocabulaire, et donner des points de repères pour aider à comprendre et analyser les risques. Destiné aux personnes désireuses de connaître et traiter l’analyse des risques et ses enjeux, dans le cadre d’une organisation (chefs de projet, chargés d’analyses de risques, préparateurs d’interventions, ingénieurs, technicien, manageurs,...), il propose des pistes deréflexion à partir d’expériences, modèles ou de concepts mobilisés lors d’analyses d’activités à risques ou d’actions de développement de compétences. Même si l’expérience partagée ici provient d’organisations industrielles, de nombreux éléments sont aisément déclinables à une organisation financière, une société de service, un service public, une collectivité locale, un service de santé.