Asia and Africa: Malaria:
South America: Lymphatic Filariasis
Australia: Ross River virus disease
Antarctica: Campylobacter jejuni
Chagas Disease
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Most prevalent infectious diseases in the world
North America and Europe: Lyme disease
Asia and Africa: Malaria:
South America: Lymphatic Filariasis
Australia: Ross River virus disease
Antarctica: Campylobacter jejuni
Chagas Disease
Asia and Africa: Malaria:
South America: Lymphatic Filariasis
Australia: Ross River virus disease
Antarctica: Campylobacter jejuni
Chagas Disease
Parasites Around the World
Here are a list of the most prevalent parasites that are found on each continent of the world
North America and Europe: E. Vermicularis (Pinworm)
Asia and Africa: P. vivax and schistosoma
Australia: Necator americanus
South America: Leishmaniasis
Antarctic :Austrogoniodes pauliani
Pet parasite Dirofilaria immitis ( Canine heartworms)
North America and Europe: E. Vermicularis (Pinworm)
Asia and Africa: P. vivax and schistosoma
Australia: Necator americanus
South America: Leishmaniasis
Antarctic :Austrogoniodes pauliani
Pet parasite Dirofilaria immitis ( Canine heartworms)
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Is Human Activity the cause of global warming??
Global Warming and Human Activity
Many believe that human activity is of the main cause for global warming and so many natural disasters that are occurring today. On the flip side, some believe that this” global warming” issue is all just a gimmick to make a profit, by instilling fear in those who are attempting to save the planet. For instance this is not the hottest period in the Earth’s history, “The Permian Period” is. Also 99% of carbon dioxide is caused by decaying plants and ocean activity, not by humans. The ice caps are growing and shrinking like they always have bee
Many believe that human activity is of the main cause for global warming and so many natural disasters that are occurring today. On the flip side, some believe that this” global warming” issue is all just a gimmick to make a profit, by instilling fear in those who are attempting to save the planet. For instance this is not the hottest period in the Earth’s history, “The Permian Period” is. Also 99% of carbon dioxide is caused by decaying plants and ocean activity, not by humans. The ice caps are growing and shrinking like they always have bee
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
High-tech industries
Singapore, Canada, Greece, Italy, Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands, Norway, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Japan, the United Kingdom, Estonia, Australia, Germany, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Finland, Spain, Sweden, Brazil and Israel
Statistics
The worst location in Europe for air pollution is located where the borders of Poland, Czech Republic and Germany meet
Acid rain affects 38% of the Chinese cities. The main cities where acid rain occurs is Beijing, Shanghai as well as Guangzhou, Shanzhen and Hong Kong
In general, infant mortality rates (IMR) are lowest in Western Europe and North America, and highest in Sub-Saharan Africa.
IMR in Western Europe and North America is very much lower than it is in any other regions
Literacy rates increased throughout the world between 1990 and 2004
3.575 million people die each year from water-related disease
Diarrhea remains in the second leading cause of death among children under five globally. Nearly one in five child deaths – about 1.5 million each year – is due to diarrhea. It kills more young children than AIDS, malaria and measles combine
At any given time, half of the world’s hospital beds are occupied by patients suffering from diseases associated with lack of access to safe drinking water, inadequate sanitation and poor hygiene
Acid rain affects 38% of the Chinese cities. The main cities where acid rain occurs is Beijing, Shanghai as well as Guangzhou, Shanzhen and Hong Kong
In general, infant mortality rates (IMR) are lowest in Western Europe and North America, and highest in Sub-Saharan Africa.
IMR in Western Europe and North America is very much lower than it is in any other regions
Literacy rates increased throughout the world between 1990 and 2004
3.575 million people die each year from water-related disease
Diarrhea remains in the second leading cause of death among children under five globally. Nearly one in five child deaths – about 1.5 million each year – is due to diarrhea. It kills more young children than AIDS, malaria and measles combine
At any given time, half of the world’s hospital beds are occupied by patients suffering from diseases associated with lack of access to safe drinking water, inadequate sanitation and poor hygiene
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