Quality-of-life index

Good quality of life (QoL) is something that everyone, including those with an Intellectual Disability (ID), deserves to be able measure and recognize. Many things have been accomplished along the journey that the concept of quality of life has taken. Many challenges have been overcome and the entire process has been quite productive; however, there are still challenges that need to be overcome. The primary focus of this article is on the summary of the current understanding of the construct of the individual QoL as it pertains to those with ID. Quality of life is something that everyone thinks about and acts upon daily, whether we know it or not. For example, if someone is unhappy in a job, but it pays well, this person will examine the…

pollution issues for centuries, especially when coal was introduced. Air pollution is one of the worst forms of pollution. Scientists recognize air pollution as a threat to human health and ecosystems, especially in countries such as China. China is a country falling under the consequences of air pollution. Air pollution in China has become very out of control. There are many factors that contribute to China’s pollution crisis such as coal, factories, and cars. China 's economic growth has been…

In 2013, air pollution has been characterized by the WHO as the “most widespread environmental carcinogen” (IARC, 2013). For Torontonians, the problem regarding air quality is also a big challenge upfront. Although the overall air quality has been improved for recent years, Toronto still sees over a thousand premature deaths and over three thousand hospitalization due to respiratory diseases every year. (Toronto 's Vital Signs, 2015) Moreover, Dr. David McKeown (2007), Toronto medical officer of…

Dylan is only attempting to ensure his good fortune--his expected benefits are greater than expected costs. The theory has evolved to include corporations as well. Corporations tend to be even more likely than human beings to follow the model and abandon social responsibility in favor of personal gain. Unfortunately, a corporation’s intemperance also has the capacity to result in a much larger negative impact. The increasing issues concerning air pollution apply is a distinct exampe of the…

This is acknowledged globally due to increased exposure of dampness and mold. The conditions that have increased the risk of adverse health effect are, but not limited to the lack of implementation in energy conservative measures, urbanization, climate change and quality of building materials. When energy conservation measures are not implement ventilation defects occur, which can cause condensation to build up. Due to urbanization the quality of the building structures decreases, as well as…

despite seeking to the focus on marginalised people (Sharp and Briggs, 2006). For instance, 70% of Central Africa’s research papers were produced with the aid of a partner outside of the region, and 46% of papers were published with the aid of a European nation as the only partner (Boshoff, 2009). Moreover, countries that had not previously governed Central Africa, such as the UK, were becoming increasingly present in research, illustrating the influence of science originating from the global…

Air pollution has become a major problem in the Greater Los Angeles Area. The air quality has become so terrible here that Los Angeles is leading the United States in the worst air quality. To illustrate this, Imam from CNN has stated that “Los Angeles [is] coming in at No. 1 for ozone pollution” (Imam, April 2016). This allows a striking comparison to others cities. However, ozone pollution is only one of several things that can make up air pollution. Pollution control authorities in my…

I have reviewed some scholarly articles on health effects of air pollution in China, and these articles have obtained vital information relating to these issues. In China, the air quality has been a major concern for many of the people. This essay will focus on three components: sources contributed to air pollution, the potential hazard and recovery. China’s economy has a tremendous impact on the environment, as the Chinese population increases, the country in demand for resources. People are…

and children suffer from several respiratory illnesses. The outdoor air pollution is not only man-made but nature has a role in it. Millions of people die or are diagnosed with diseases that could be acute or chronic. There are ways to save lives with simple steps that could be impactful. It could be complicated because of all the political and economic value tied into it, but there is always a way to make change possible. Outdoor Air Pollution Introduction Air pollution is a…

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