Mexican Health Paradox

Despite the broad array of research that exists on the Hispanic health paradox, no single explanation has been marked as the dominant reason for the disparities in life expectancy that exist between Mexican Americans and other Hispanic and non-Hispanic ethnic groups. This indicates that researchers must adopt a more open perspective that examines the influence of multidimensional factors that integrate culture, religious tradition, and lifestyle. The purpose of the current study is to 1) readily define the paradox and provide a thorough review of existing literature on the topic; 2) suggest a transition from exploring statistical explanations of the paradox to critically assessing health-related behaviors and influences such as familial support when trying to explain the paradox in the context of certain Hispanic ethnic groups; 3) elucidate sociocultural factors unique to Mexican American communities and their implications on Mexican health outcomes; and 4) consider avenues for further research concerning life expectancy and the paradox. The Mexican American health paradox is related to observable health-related influences, rather than statistical misrepresentation. Familial structure is one component that results in better physical health among members of this ethnic group. Still, similar familial bonding in Cuban American and Native American culture has not resulted in similar health outcomes, indicating additional factors behind the health advantage. The presence of an alternative-health care system with a more emotionally significant practitioner-client relationship appears to be the main factor that separates Mexican Americans from the other ethnic groups. In turn, this distinctive system, referred to as curanderismo, has a positive impact on both physical and mental health, and is bolstered by consistent family systems. By capturing the Hispanic health paradox in a holistic analysis of the existing explanations in current literature and specific ethnic characteristics, this project begins to conceptualize which factors have a greater contribution to the advantageous health outcomes of Mexican Americans relative to other influences. It also indicates the possible usefulness of sociocultural factors in explaining the paradox in the context of other Hispanic ethnic groups as well

The Prevention of the Ice Hazard on Airplanes

A review of various methods to prevent ice formation and adhesion to aircraft surfaces is given. It was concluded that the adhesion of ice to a surface may be reduced somewhat by the application of certain waxes and varnishes. In the experiments described, the varnishes containing calcium stearate and calcium oleate gave the best results. In wind tunnel tests, the adhesion was further reduced by the application of these waxes and varnishes to a thin, heat insulating layer of rubber. The adhesion of ice is greatly reduced when the surface consists of a vehicle which carries an oil in sufficient quantity so that the surface of the vehicle is self lubricating. Ice may be removed from wings, struts, wires and other parts of an airplane during flight by the inflation of properly constructed pneumatic rubber members, providing that these members have been previously treated with a suitable low adhesion oil

Organic Agriculture in Estonia

Report contains the information about organic farming development, organic food production, processing and marketing in Estonia until 2004

Mahepõllumajandus Eestis 2013 / Organic farming in Estonia 2013

Overview of Estonian organic sector in 2013 (in Estonian and English)

Mahepõllumajandus Eestis 2016 / Organic farming in Estonia 2016

Overview of organic agriculture in Estonia in 2016. In Estonia, organic land area has expanded 2.5 times over the last ten years, reaching more than 184,000 ha, representing 18% of the total agricultural area. This percentage makes Estonia one of the three leading countries in the EU by share of organic area. The number of processing and marketing enterprises has also grown every year, as have the sales of organic food. Health is given as the main reason why Estonian consumers buy organic food, likewise also consumers in many other countries

An exploration of local R&D spillovers in France

This paper is an attempt to assess the existence and magnitude of local research spillovers in France. We rely on the model of an extended production function (Cobb-Douglas and Translog) with both local and neighborhood R&D capital stocks. We estimate this model on 312 employment areas as of 1999, first for the whole economy, then separately for five large manufacturing industries. We find estimates of R&D capital elasticities with respect to productivity which are significant and plausible both within own-area and across neighboring areas, as well as within own-industry but not across different industries.Productivity, R&D, Local R&D Spillovers, Spatial Econometrics

Delikaatsete isikuandmete töötlemise registreerimistaotluse koostamine

Artikli eesmärgiks on anda tervishoiuasutustele juhiseid delikaatsete isikuandmete töötlemise registreerimistaotluse vormistamise kohta. Eesti Arst 2007; 86 (2): 148–15

Mahepõllumajandus Eestis 2015 / Organic farming in Estonia 2015

Overview of organic agriculture in Estonia in 2015. In Estonia, organic land area has expanded almost threefold over the last ten years. The number of processing and marketing enterprises has also grown every year, as have sales of organic food. Healthiness is given as the main reason why Estonian consumers buy organic food

References: (a) DoD Directive 5110.4, “Washington Headquarters Services (WHS),”

reissues Reference (b) to disseminate policies and update responsibilities and procedures for selection of employees covered by merit promotion. 2. APPLICABILITY. See Enclosure 1. 3. POLICY. It is OSD policy that: a. Merit promotions and/or selections will be made without regard to political, religious, or labor-organization affiliation or nonaffiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, national origin, nondisqualifying disability, or age. b. All aspects of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and DoD priority placement requirements shall be followed (including the OPM Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan for Displaced Employees), where appropriate, as required by part 330 of Reference (c). c. Interviews are encouraged. The selecting official may use discretion in determining which, and how many, applicants are interviewed using job-related questions. Selecting officials may interview all, some, or none of the applicants. They are responsible for defending their judgments and will document reasons for selection on the referral list. AI 33, December 24, 2008 d. Evaluation of applicants shall be based solely on job-related criteria that relate t