The California Osteoporosis Prevention And Education Act

Every year, about one third of everyone over the age of 65 falls, and do not report it to their doctors. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in older people (Falls Among Older Adults). Falls become more common as people age because their bones become more brittle and their muscle mass decreases. In society today, the baby boomers are aging, which means falls will continue to increase in frequency. When a person falls, it doesn’t just affect the victim; it affects everyone. In 2012, approximately $30 billion went towards medical costs that were associated with falls (Falls Among Older Adults). To prevent more people being injured and more money being spent, there has to be a change. In 2010, the California Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Act was established. This acts’ intent is to spread public awareness of osteoporosis, how it can be prevented, and to improve the way osteoporosis is treated. Half of all older women and 15 percent of older m en will suffer a fracture related to osteoporosis (Stone). Not only would it spread awareness of the disease with the older generation, but also with physicians and other medical personal to educate them on how it can be treated. Along with the California Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Act, there is Welfare and Institutions Code Section 9450-9454. Theses sections focus on people and the idea of â€Å"aging in place†, and how adjustments to the home can make it safer for people. Section 9451’s intent isShow MoreRelatedThe National Lunch Program1342 Words   |  6 Pagesportion sizes, and healthy calorie amounts. The National School Lunch Program was created in 1946 to make lunches available for students who may not have the money to bring lunch from home or who are malnourished (Harris 310). The National School Lunch Act states the program was started â€Å"‘as a measure of national security, to safeguard the health and well-being of the nation’s children and to encourage the domestic consumption of nutritious agricultural commodities and other food’† (qtd. in School MealsRead MoreEthics Paper - Childhood Obesity and Nutrition4662 Words   |  19 PagesAbstract Schools may have an ethical obligation to help in the prevention of the increasing propensity toward childhood obesity. School programs can be implemented to improve the nutritional quality of students’ diets. Students spend approximately one third of their day in school and consume one to two meals there per day, therefore justifying the importance of the responsibility to advise dietary behaviors and influence healthy decisions. In consideration of these logical methods, the ethicalRead MoreAmerica s War On Drugs3748 Words   |  15 Pagesof narcotics causes illnesses which are putting people in danger of dying at an earlier age. Since 1992, federal surveys indicated an increase in adolescent drug use. The D.A.R.E. Drug Abuse Resistance Education program administers a school based substance abuse, gang, and violence prevention program in 75% of United States school districts and in 48 countries (as of 2013), (Dare, 2014). There are some pros and cons as to the effectiveness of D.A.R.E. The following shows the efforts that the programRead MoreImpact of Radio and Television Advertising on Consumer Behaviour Special Referance on Consumer Durable Goods5906 Words   |  24 Pagesespecially among the French, Australians, Californians, and Chileans. Cabernet Sauvignon pairs perfectly with meat dishes. Types of White Wine White wine is made from white gapes, produced in Europe, and numerous other places such as Australia, California, New Zealand, South Africa and so on. The great varieties of white grapes are deliciously combined with citrus and spicy flavors, and make a great pair for seafood and Italian dishes. * Sauvignon Blanc  -  Sauvignon Blanc stands out with itsRead MoreAnnotated Bibliography: Plagiarism39529 Words   |  158 Pagesplagiarism and university practice. Vaccine, 30(50): 7131-7133. Abstract This article examines a case of academic plagiarism and the subsequent treatment of the issues across several academic institutions. It calls for academic leaders in universities to act on what constitutes a serious breach of standards, engendered in part by broader institutional norms and values promoting the need for publications in a publish or perish environment. While universities often promote high-sounding ideals and wouldRead MoreGsk Annual Report 2010135604 Words   |  543 Pagesfollows is our report to shareholders for 2010. Progress we have made in the year can also be seen by visiting our website: www.gsk.com/corporatereporting Notice regarding limitations on Director Liability under English Law Under the UK Companies Act 2006, a safe harbour limits the liability of Directors in respect of statements in and omissions from the Report of the Directors contained on pages 8 to 101. Under English law the Directors would be liable to the company, but not to any third party