introduction & objective: asthma is the commonest cause of being admitted in hospital and missing school among children. it is the commonest chronic disease among them as well. although the disease may cause a lot of deaths and financial loss , it is preventable . findings have revealed the various contributions of environmental factors to the incidence of asthma.this study is an attempt to rec...

PURPOSE We examine trends in religious attendance by educational group, with an emphasis on the "moderately educated:" individuals with a high-school degree but not a 4-year college degree. METHODOLOGY We conduct multivariate ordinary least-squares (OLS) regression models using data from the General Social Survey (from 1972 to 2010) and the National Survey of Family Growth (from 1982 to 2008)...

In light of the increased importance sustainability issues in world economy, this study calculates economic value swampy wetlands Ghana’s Northern and Ashanti region, based on rice farmers’ community members’ willingness to pay (WTP) for sustainable use wetlands. It also examines factors influencing WTP. Data from 160 farmers members four districts were collected via a questionnaire survey. A l...

Abstract Background and objectives: Given its progressive nature in all life aspects, drug abuse threatens the health of individuals, families, and society and causes some economic, political and human damages to each society. In this regard, family is the first variable exposed to such a threat. Accordingly, the present study was to review the problems facing families of substance abusers. M...

Although lichen planus is a fairly common disorder, its familial occurrence is uncommon and varies between 1.5 and 10.7%. In most reports, only two or three members of the family have had disease but occasionally more family members may be affected. We present a case of lichen planus, whose father, mother, and maternal aunt also had this disease.

The main concern with respect to discharge of patients from hospital after 131-I therapy is contamination of their surroundings and exposure of people who are in close contact with them. In this study, we evaluated absorbed dose received by homemates of these patients within one week of discharge from hospital. This study was based on 100 patients (23 patients with thyroid cancer together...