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Neurological, Psychiatric, and Developmental Disorders

Meeting the Challenge in the Developing World

By: Institute of Medicine,Board on Global Health,Committee on Nervous System Disorders in Developing Countries

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Neurological, Psychiatric, and Developmental Disorders

Meeting the Challenge in the Developing World

By: Institute of Medicine,Board on Global Health,Committee on Nervous System Disorders in Developing Countries

Brain disordersâ€"neurological, psychiatric, and developmentalâ€"now affect at least 250 million people in the developing world, and this number is expected to rise as life expectancy increases. Yet public and private health systems in developing countries have paid relatively little attention to brain disorders. The negative attitudes, prejudice, and stigma that often surround many of these disorders have contributed to this neglect. Lacking proper diagnosis and treatment, millions of individual lives are lost to disability and death. Such conditions exact both personal and economic costs on families, communities, and nations. The report describes the causes and risk factors associated with brain disorders. It focuses on six representative brain disorders that are prevalent in developing countries: developmental disabilities, epilepsy, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and stroke. The report makes detailed recommendations of ways to reduce the toll exacted by these six disorders. In broader strokes, the report also proposes six major strategies toward reducing the overall burden of brain disorders in the developing world.

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0309071925

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Neurological, Psychiatric, and Developmental Disorders

Meeting the Challenge in the Developing World

By: Institute of Medicine,Board on Global Health,Committee on Nervous System Disorders in Developing Countries

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Neurological, Psychiatric, and Developmental Disorders

Meeting the Challenge in the Developing World

By: Institute of Medicine,Board on Global Health,Committee on Nervous System Disorders in Developing Countries

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0309170931

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In Her Lifetime

Female Morbidity and Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa

By: Institute of Medicine,Committee to Study Female Morbidity and Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa

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In Her Lifetime

Female Morbidity and Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa

By: Institute of Medicine,Committee to Study Female Morbidity and Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa

The relative lack of information on determinants of disease, disability, and death at major stages of a woman's lifespan and the excess morbidity and premature mortality that this engenders has important adverse social and economic ramifications, not only for Sub-Saharan Africa, but also for other regions of the world as well. Women bear much of the weight of world production in both traditional and modern industries. In Sub-Saharan Africa, for example, women contribute approximately 60 to 80 percent of agricultural labor. Worldwide, it is estimated that women are the sole supporters in 18 to 30 percent of all families, and that their financial contribution in the remainder of families is substantial and often crucial. This book provides a solid documentary base that can be used to develop an agenda to guide research and health policy formulation on female healthâ€"both for Sub-Saharan Africa and for other regions of the developing world. This book could also help facilitate ongoing, collaboration between African researchers on women's health and their U.S. colleagues. Chapters cover such topics as demographics, nutritional status, obstetric morbidity and mortality, mental health problems, and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.

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0309175887

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9780309175883

Behavioral Measures of Neurotoxicity

By: National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,U.S. National Committee for the International Union of Psychological Science

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Behavioral Measures of Neurotoxicity

Exposure to toxic chemicalsâ€"in the workplace and at homeâ€"is increasing every day. Human behavior can be affected by such exposure and can give important clues that a person or population is in danger. If we can understand the mechanisms of these changes, we can develop better ways of testing for toxic chemical exposure and, most important, better prevention programs. This volume explores the emerging field of neurobehavioral toxicology and the potential of behavior studies as a noninvasive and economical means for risk assessment and monitoring. Pioneers in this field explore its promise for detecting environmental toxins, protecting us from exposure, and treating those who are exposed.

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0309040477

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9780309040471

Reducing Birth Defects

Meeting the Challenge in the Developing World

By: Institute of Medicine,Board on Global Health,Committee on Improving Birth Outcomes

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Reducing Birth Defects

Meeting the Challenge in the Developing World

By: Institute of Medicine,Board on Global Health,Committee on Improving Birth Outcomes

Each year more than 4 million children are born with birth defects. This book highlights the unprecedented opportunity to improve the lives of children and families in developing countries by preventing some birth defects and reducing the consequences of others. A number of developing countries with more comprehensive health care systems are making significant progress in the prevention and care of birth defects. In many other developing countries, however, policymakers have limited knowledge of the negative impact of birth defects and are largely unaware of the affordable and effective interventions available to reduce the impact of certain conditions. Reducing Birth Defects: Meeting the Challenge in the Developing World includes descriptions of successful programs and presents a plan of action to address critical gaps in the understanding, prevention, and treatment of birth defects in developing countries. This study also recommends capacity building, priority research, and institutional and global efforts to reduce the incidence and impact of birth defects in developing countries.

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0309166837

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9780309166836

Mexico City's Water Supply

Improving the Outlook for Sustainability

By: The Joint Academies Committee on the Mexico City Water Supply,Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources,Water Science and Technology Board,Division on Earth and Life Studies,National Research Council,Academia Nacional de la Investigacion Cientifica, A.C.,Academia Nacional de Ingenieria, A.C.

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Mexico City's Water Supply

Improving the Outlook for Sustainability

This book addresses the technical, health, regulatory, and social aspects of ground water withdrawals, water use, and water quality in the metropolitan area of Mexico City, and makes recommendations to improve the balance of water supply, water demand, and water conservation. The study came about through a nongovernmental partnership between the U.S. National Academy of Sciences' National Research Council and the Mexican Academies of Science and Engineering. The book will contain a Spanish-language translation of the complete English text.

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0309587948

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9780309587945

Drinking Water and Health,

Volume 6

By: National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Life Sciences,Board on Toxicology and Environmental Health Hazards,Safe Drinking Water Committee

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Drinking Water and Health,

Volume 6

By: National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Life Sciences,Board on Toxicology and Environmental Health Hazards,Safe Drinking Water Committee

The most recent volume in the Drinking Water and Health series contains the results of a two-part study on the toxicity of drinking water contaminants. The first part examines current practices in risk assessment, identifies new noncancerous toxic responses to chemicals found in drinking water, and discusses the use of pharmacokinetic data to estimate the delivered dose and response. The second part of the book provides risk assessments for 14 specific compounds, 9 presented here for the first time.

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0309036879

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9780309036870

Innovation in Global Industries

U.S. Firms Competing in a New World (Collected Studies)

By: National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy,Committee on the Competitiveness and Workforce Needs of U.S. Industry

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Innovation in Global Industries

U.S. Firms Competing in a New World (Collected Studies)

By: National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy,Committee on the Competitiveness and Workforce Needs of U.S. Industry

The debate over offshoring of production, transfer of technological capabilities, and potential loss of U.S. competitiveness is a long-running one. Prevailing thinking is that "the world is flat"â€"that is, innovative capacity is spreading uniformly; as new centers of manufacturing emerge, research and development and new product development follow. Innovation in Global Industries challenges this thinking. The book, a collection of individually authored studies, examines in detail structural changes in the innovation process in 10 service as well as manufacturing industries: personal computers; semiconductors; flat-panel displays; software; lighting; biotechnology; pharmaceuticals; financial services; logistics; and venture capital. There is no doubt that overall there has been an acceleration in global sourcing of innovation and an emergence of new locations of research capacity and advanced technical skills, but the patterns are highly variable. Many industries and some firms in nearly all industries retain leading-edge capacity in the United States. However, the book concludes that is no reason for complacency about the future outlook. Innovation deserves more emphasis in firm performance measures and more sustained support in public policy. Innovation in Global Industries will be of special interest to business people and government policy makers as well as professors, students, and other researchers of economics, management, international affairs, and political science.

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0309134285

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Book's by Committee on Nervous System Disorders in Developing Countries

Neurological, Psychiatric, and Developmental Disorders

Neurological, Psychiatric, and Developmental Disorders

Neurological, Psychiatric, and Developmental Disorders

Neurological, Psychiatric, and Developmental Disorders

In Her Lifetime

In Her Lifetime

Behavioral Measures of Neurotoxicity

Behavioral Measures of Neurotoxicity

Reducing Birth Defects

Reducing Birth Defects

Mexico City's Water Supply

Mexico City's Water Supply

Drinking Water and Health,

Drinking Water and Health,

Innovation in Global Industries

Innovation in Global Industries

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