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Explores the factors that compose the health portrait of a developing country such as Zimbabwe, whcih whas one of the fastest rates of population growth in the world but a very high infant mortality rate....
Perinatal mortality, normal growth curves, structure of acid transfer across the placental membrane, transfer of oxygen, glucose, amino acids, assessment of placental function and foetal growth.
Achievements in the area of health reflect the aims and priorities of the Nicaraguan revolution. Polio has been eradicated, infant mortality dramatically reduced and Nicaragua has been selected as one of the...
This short film depicts the work of Aberdeen Women’s Hospital in Freetown, Sierra Leone, which provides maternal healthcare for all women. It specialises in the treatment of obstetric fistula, and has...
Discusses the discovery of the AIDS virus and its mode of spread. Gives advice on safe sexual practices and the precautions to be taken. Covers drug addiction, maternal to foetal transmission and the...
Definition and prevalence of obesity, anorexia nervosa and weight phobia, factors in energy balance, motivation and indications for treatment, mortality from obesity, investigation of patients who cannot...
Examines how the field of genetics has been radically altered by the successful cloning of Dolly the sheep. Looks at the possibility of growing organs outside of the body for spare-part surgery, and also at...
Shows how municipal authorities in Katowice, Poland, have joined forces with the United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (Habitat) to look at ways of improving health conditions and making it a more...
Approximately 5000 carotid endarterectomies are performed in the UK every year. This video demonstrates some of the techniques that have been shown to reduce morbidity and mortality in these high-risk...
Robert Topel, professor of economics from The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, assesses the benefits of medical research from an economic perspective. Topel calculates the social value of...
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