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The Greatest Enemy? Smallpox, Elimination, and Politics in Mexico, 1942-1970
Title
The Greatest Enemy? Smallpox, Elimination, and Politics in Mexico, 1942-1970
Author
Nichols, Marissa
Date Created
2016
Subjects--Topical
History, Public health
Description
In the 1940s, the Secretaría de Salubridad y Asistencia (SSA- Secretariat of Health and Welfare) hoped to unify Mexico to eliminate smallpox from within its borders. In 1952, Mexico had achieved that goal, but the year marked a significant shift i...
POSTTRAUMATIC GROWTH AND BIOMARKERS OF CHRONIC STRESS AMONG COMBAT VETERANS OF OPERATIONS ENDURING AND IRAQI FREEDOM
Title
POSTTRAUMATIC GROWTH AND BIOMARKERS OF CHRONIC STRESS AMONG COMBAT VETERANS OF OPERATIONS ENDURING AND IRAQI FREEDOM
Author
Blevins, Cara
Date Created
2016
Subjects--Topical
Psychology
Description
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a significant public health problem, representing the leading cause of death in U.S. military combat Veterans. Following deployment, combat Veterans are at an increased risk for CVD due to chronic in-theater expos...
A meta-analysis of the roles and resources model of support giving's health effects
Title
A meta-analysis of the roles and resources model of support giving's health effects
Author
LaPorte, Thomas
Date Created
2016
Subjects--Topical
Social psychology, Psychology, Medical sciences
Description
Giving social support is lauded in society and regarded as contributing to the development and maintenance of social relationships, but research has typically focused on the benefits of receiving such support and the costs of giving. An emerging l...