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Showing 1 to 20 of 329 for “"Risk Reduction"”.
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Cardiovascular risk reduction in insulin resistant states
… to play a major role in the cardiovascular risk associated with them. This thesis critically evaluates two insulin resistant conditions - polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) - where there are many unresolved issues. During the course of these studies, the effect of …
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Researching strategies for risk reduction in sexual behaviour
This thesis is based in two parallel strands of research.<br/><br/>The first is an exploration of the theoretical distinctions between two competing paradigms dominant in sexual health research: social cognition models and discourse theory.<br/><br/>The second is an exploration of the practical use …
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A Population-Level Approach to Dementia Risk Reduction
… past decade or so has indicated that dementia risk can be lowered at the population level, and several modifiable risk factors have been identified. This thesis is inspired by a single question: how can we prevent as much of the future dementia burden as possible? To date, dementia risk …
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Fall Risk Reduction Using Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (LiFE)
… strength and balance can decrease the fall risk in older adults, but may be difficult to sustain over time. Emerging evidence suggests that exercises that are integrated into daily life, as seen in the Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (LiFE) program, may have a more lasting effect in …
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Framework for risk reduction in gas turbine product development
Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, System Design & Management Program, 2002.
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Examining Risk Reduction Strategies in Alberta Oil and Gas Producers
AbstractThis paper examines risk reduction strategies within Alberta's oil and gas-producing industry through interviews with 15 senior health and safety professionals. The intent of this research was to understand the underlying attributes of failure in the protective structures industry has …
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Disaster Risk Reduction in the Caribbean: Designing Optimal Policy Mixes
… is increasingly acknowledged, disaster risk reduction has become a paramount governance issue, particularly in small island states, which bear the brunt of CC impacts as well as the still-reverberating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This doctoral research analyzes disaster risk …
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Risk Reduction Decision Making in Women with BRCA1/2 Gene Mutations
… women is becoming aware of their increased risk for developing breast and/or ovarian cancer. A salient issue these women face is which risk-reducing option to choose. Little is known about the decision making factors underlying the choice of prophylactic mastectomy for women with a BRCA1/2 …
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Prince Albert's Crime/Risk Reduction Approach to Community Safety
… led a mobilization effort to implement a crime/risk reduction strategy called Community Mobilization Prince Albert (CMPA). The study examines the evolution of crime prevention practices from police-based efforts that relied on focused enforcement practices to the current risk reduction model. …
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Maximum risk reduction with a fixed budget in the railway industry
… staff, passengers and third parties’ safety risks. In reality, the options for maximising risk reduction are limited by time and budget constraints as well as performance objectives. Maximising risk reduction is particularly necessary in the times of economic recession where critical services …
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Disaster risk reduction in Africa: is the institutionalization of traditional leaders key?
… leaders in shaping governance of disaster risk reduction (DRR) in Africa. It argues that although traditional leaders remain central to local governance, especially in rural communities, they are still largely absent from formal DRR frameworks despite their authority, proximity to …
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MACT Implementation at an Organic Chemical Manufacturing Facility: Human Health Risk Reduction
<p>Human health risk assessments are used by environmental regulatory agencies to determine risk from Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs). In this study, the Human Exposure Model (HEM-3) was used to compare the cancer and non-cancer inhalation health effects of a single organic chemical manufacturing …
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Link park access with obesity risk reduction : case study of Austin, Texas
Previous research has determined that public transportation options are severely limited in certain neighborhoods. These so-called “transit deserts” prevent many residents from relying on public transportation to get to and from home and work. But is access to public parks any better? As cities …
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Prevalence of Potential Drug-Supplement Interactions in a Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Population
… dietary supplement usage and to characterize the risk of potential drug-supplement interactions in a cardiovascular risk reduction population. A review of 55 patient charts revealed that 40 (72%) were taking at least one dietary supplement. The mean number of supplements taken per person was 2.2. …
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Self-training artificial neural networks for risk reduction in nuclear power operations
The risk reduction potential of the class of artificial neural networks based on the Barto-Sutton architecture is established. The risk associated with nuclear power operations is characterized by sequences of discrete events, such as technical specification violation. The Barto-Sutton architecture …
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Community Based Fire Risk Reduction - Case Study of Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay
… conducted in this and urban design for disaster risk reduction. Planning has the ability to fulfil a key role in acting as facilitator between communities and disaster management officials by developing detailed local plans focussed on reducing community vulnerability; something which is not …
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Influenza Antivirals in Adults: Analyzing Usage Trends, GI Safety, and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
… concerning antiviral prescribing among high-risk populations, the potential risk of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding following treatment, and the possibility that antiviral therapy may help lower the risk of cardiovascular events after influenza infection. This dissertation addresses these …
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The assessment of disaster risk reduction strategies in dairy supply chains in Zimbabwe
Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Technology: Public Management, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2017.
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The role of a nurse-led vascular risk reduction clinic in diabetes care
… morbidity and mortality. Intensive vascular risk reduction in type 2 diabetes patients with microalbuminuria has been shown to significantly reduce future vascular events by 50%. The aim of this research was to determine whether an intensive, nurse-led clinic could achieve recommended …
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