Prevention of Pressure Ulcers
Frequent re-positioning is a vital step in preventing pressure ulcers, but this is not always easy, especially for overweight individuals or those
Nutrition and Disease Prevention
Most fast food and prepared food are higher in calories and lower in nutrition than fresh foods. A healthy diet contains fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain products. "Super foods" have multiple disease properties.
Cannabis Prevention Campaigns
High doses of cannabis can lead to a psychological dependence but not a physical dependence. Public prevention campaigns must present accurate facts
Prevention Through Smoking Cessation
COPD remains a disease with no cure in sight. Treatment and therapies can only slow down or alleviate some of the discomfort of the disease. Patients with advanced COPD urge others to stop smoking.
Situational Crime Prevention
Manipulate spaces to reduce crime by reducing reward, reducing opportunities, and increasing the risks of getting caught.
Preventing Needlestick Injuries
In 1978, a technician at University of Wisconsin Hospital contracted hepatitis B from a needlestick injury. The incident identified recapping attempts as a major hazard. Only 1 in 300 is infected with HIV-AIDS by needlesticks--yet the consequences a...
Preventing Needlestick Injuries
All medical facilities should follow CDC standard precautions and OSHA universal precautions. Avoid use of sharps if a safer alternative is available; get a hepatitis-B vaccination; and get training in blood borne pathogens.
Credits: Preventing Needlestick Injuries
Credits: Preventing Needlestick Injuries
Prevention of Foodborne Illnesses
Foodborne illness may be prevented through careful food purchases, careful cleaning, handling, and storage of foods, following food label
Youth Crime Prevention
Panelists discuss possible venues of crime prevention including schools, families, and communities. Saturating at-risk communities with social