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  • Exam Question # Q.5. What is the difference between Perfect Competition and Pure Competition?

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    Ans. Perfect competition is often distinguished from pure competition, but they differ only in degree. The first four conditions relate to pure competition while the remaining three conditions are also required for the existence of perfect competition. According to Chamberlin, pure competition means “competition unalloyed with monopoly elements,” whereas perfect competition involves “perfection in many other…

  • Exam Question #  Q.1. How does Managerial Economics Differ from Economics?

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    Ans. i. Whereas managerial economics involves application of economic principles to the problems of the firm, Economics deals with the body of the principles itself. ii. Whereas managerial economics is micro-economic in character economics is both macro-economic and micro-economic. iii. Managerial economics, though micro in character, deals only with the firm and has nothing to do…

  • Nurses’ Contribution To Health Services

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    Whether practicing in generalist, specialist, or advanced practice roles, nurses are making a considerable and positive impact on the provision of health services. There is a well-established and expanding body of research evidence documenting the effectiveness of their care. For instance, outcome research indicates that care provided by NP/ APNs is equivalent to that of…

  • Nutrition Affects HIV Progression And Transmission

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    In HIV-infected individuals, micronutrient deficiencies and iron loading may accelerate progression of HIV infection, as shown in the conceptual framework in Figure 2. Deficiencies of antioxidant vitamins and minerals and accumulation of the prooxidant iron could lead to oxidative stress, which is known to activate a transcription factor that increases replication of HIV, which results…

  • How The Elderly Can Reduce Some Aging- Associated Problems With Nutrition

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    See Table 4 on how to avoid eating problems in the elderly. Perspective Of Nutrition In The Elderly The effect of caloric restriction on delaying aging process and prolonging the lifespan, proven in rodents, has not yet been fully explored in humans (Bengmark, 2006), so other approaches may be effective. Nutrition is a promising approach…

  • How Nutrition In The Elderly Differs From Nutrition In Adults

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    Population-based nutritional surveys show a gradual decline in energy intake in the elderly, accompanied by an increase in energy from carbohydrates and a decrease in energy from fat (van Staveren and de Groot, 2006). The decrease in protein and fat intake in the elderly is associated with mortality, while carbohydrates show a threshold effect on…

  • Health Consequences of Obesity Research Paper

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    Introduction The prevalence of obesity has increased sharply during the past few decades, and this condition is now recognized as a major contributor to the global burden of disease. Adiposity, or excess body fat, is often defined in terms of body mass index (BMI), which is calculated by dividing weight in kilograms (kg) by the…

  • Morbidity And Mortality Related To OSAS

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    It has long been suggested that OSAS is associated with a significant morbidity and mortality and that it presents a major public health burden. Excessive daytime sleepiness is the most common daytime symptom of OSAS and leads to a variety of potentially serious sequelae. Patients with OSAS have significantly impaired quality of life and social…

  • Common Characteristics Of Work-Related Fatal Injuries And Diseases

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    Work-Related Injury And Disease Deaths In Various Countries Injury Work-related fatal injury is a high-profile issue in many countries, both developed and developing. Overall estimates from studies have been produced for various countries, including Australia, Denmark, Finland, Jordan, New Zealand, and the United States. Most of these studies counted the number of injury deaths using…

  • Occupational Death and Injury Rates Research Paper

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      Introduction Work-related injury and disease, whether fatal or nonfatal, is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in all countries of the world. Most aspects of society are affected, as the injury or illness impacts not just on the injured or sick person, but also on their family, friends, and workmates. Tragically, most work-related…