Disease prevention overview

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This chapter provides an overview of the basic concepts of health promotion and disease prevention for disaster nursing. The chapter begins by introducing the 10 core functions of public health. Analysis of the fundamental public health functions during nondisaster circumstances provides a foundation for what concepts apply and what services will need to be mobilized should a major event occur. Nurses responding to the needs of populations and communities affected by disasters require an understanding of the basic tenets of environmental health, methods of health promotion, and disease prevention strategies. 

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The detailed overview on the nutritional composition and health promoting components of hazelnut provided in this chapter summarizes the existing knowledge and appreciation for the use of hazelnut and its products in a variety of food and specialty products. Besides nutritional value and health aspects, the presence of taste- and aroma-active components contribute to the sensory characteristics of products. Thus, better taste and aroma/flavor of hazelnut may increase the consumption of this nutritionally important nut, as discussed in this chapter. In addition, characteristics of raw (natural) hazelnut as well as its health promotion and disease prevention aspects are given in detail. Aroma-active components of roasted hazelnut are also discussed. 

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Phytochemicals associated with health promotion and disease prevention are described in Table 2. The most studied food sources of these phytonutrients are soy beans (Glycine max) and tea (Camellia sinensis leaves), but tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculen-tum), broccoli (Brassica oleracea), garlic (Allium sativum), turmeric (Curcuma longa), tart cherries (Prunus cerasus), and various types of berries are also receiving considerable attention as functional food candidates. An overview of the research on soy and tea illustrates some of the clinical issues encountered in the development of functional foods from edible plants. 

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2006). Crisis and emergency risk communication handbook. Retrieved March 11, 2007 from http //www.cdc.gov/communication/ emergency/erc.overview.htm... 

A comprehensive technical overview on the epidemiology and prevention of pneumococcal disease, including the use of polysaccharide and conjugate vaccines has been provided (11). 

Treatment for patients with SCD involves the use of general measures to meet the unique demands for increased erythropoiesis. Additional interventions may be aimed at preventing or treating complications of the disease. When crises occur, the type and severity of the crisis determines the appropriate therapeutic plan. A treatment overview is shown in Table... 

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