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Premature Death And Preventable Measure...

Study of premature deaths from six leading causes due to modifiable risk.

Each year nearly 1,000000 Americans die prematurely from the six leading causes of death. 

The six leading causes of death in USA and in other parts of the world are: Heart Disease - Cancer - Chronic respiratory Disease - Stroke - High Blood Pressure and Unintentional injuries together they accounted for about 60 to 70 of all US  deaths in the recent years.

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As a health care professional, to lose just one patient to a preventable disease or injury is hard to accept, but it is what it is.. 

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The medical professional around the globe are working hard to prevent many of these premature deaths.

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The numbers of preventable deaths from each cause cannot be added to get an overall total that,s because prevention of some premature deaths may push people to different causes of deaths. For example: a person who avoids early death from heart disease still may die prematurely from another preventable cause, such as an unintentional injury.

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Heart disease risks include tobacco use, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, poor diet, overweight, and lack of physical activity.

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Cancer risks include tobacco use, poor diet, lack of physical activity, overweight, sun exposure, alcohol, some viruses and bacteria, 

Chronic respiratory disease risks include tobacco smoke, second-hand smoke exposure

Stroke risks include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, tobacco use, alcohol use and lack of physical activity, drugs

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Diversification in nursing

Diversity is the catalyst for the for the collaboration and discovery that is essential for an understanding and appreciation of human spirit.

Diversity allows us to engage with our differences and provides the mechanism that leads to acquire cultural sensitivity and achieving cultural competence.

We honor  the individual and the community

We encourage ourselves and others to behave equitably.

We promote acknowledgement and respecting different beliefs, practices, and cultural norms.

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Longevity Gene May Boost Brain Power..

Scientists showed that people who have a variant of a longevity gene, called KLOTHO  have improved brain skills such as thinking, learning, and memory, regardless of their age, sex or whether they have a genetic risk factor for alzheimer's disease. 

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This could be a major step toward helping millions around the world who are suffering from alzheimer's disease.

As people live longer, the effects of aging on the brain will become a greater health issue.

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Racially and ethnically diverse populations have grown in the us The US census bureau finds that approximately a very large population is made up of minority groups .

 Nurses currently make up the largest group of health care professionals in the US and the need for culturally diverse nurses in the workforce has been identified by many nursing leaders.

The demand for cultural competent care has brought attention to the need for culturally diverse nurses.

Several studies have identified that failure to provide culturally competent care can influence health outcomes.  

Take the next step to advancing your education and your career

As you are probably aware, the demand for nurses continues to skyrocket.

What you may not know is that there is also a critical need for nurses with advanced degrees, as hospital turn to nurses to fill more administrative and leadership role.

There truly has been a better time to pursue an advanced nursing degree. Besure to secure your spot in the program and your financial aid. 

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