Essays about: "impact of development on health"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 387 essays containing the words impact of development on health.

1. 21. Impact of BPA, BPF and Mixture N1 on DNA-Methylation of GRIN2B and NR3C1 during human neuroprogenitor cell differentiation

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning; Uppsala universitet/Fysiologi och miljötoxikologi

   Author : Franziska Sophie Richter; [2023]
   Keywords : Epigenetics; Endocrine disrupting chemicals; DNA methylation; EDCs; Mixture effects; BPA; BPF; Mixture N1;

   Abstract : Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are ubiquitous and their adverse impact on nature, wildlife and humans is extensively researched. We are constantly exposed to EDCs, such as the widespread and extensively researched Bisphenol A, as well as its substitute Bisphenol F, which is coming into wider use, even though it is much less is researched and limited information is available about its endocrine effects. READ MORE

3. 22. Chinese FDI and the African Health System

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Chiara Gasparini; [2023]
   Keywords : Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Numerous African governments are actively implementing diverse strategies to attract increased foreign direct investments (FDI) to bolster their economies. However, there remains an ongoing debate regarding the impact of FDI on economic development, particularly concerning healthcare. READ MORE

4. 23. Road traffic noise simulations based on 3D city models

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Wenjing Liu; [2023]
   Keywords : 3D city model; 3CIM; CNOSSOS-EU; noise simulation; city noise evaluation; data tailor; FME; SoundPLAN; Geomatics; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Urban development and densification cause noise problems that can have a negative impact on human health. In 2002, the European Union (EU) stated the European Noise Directive (END) with the purpose to evaluate environmental noise levels (including the sources road, railway, and air traffic) in the member states every 5 years. READ MORE

5. 24. From Remittances to Development: Exploring Nepal's Path to Progress

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Jonathan Damkjær Britton; [2023]
   Keywords : Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Nepal is one of the largest recipients of remittances compared to the size of the economy, reaching 30,1% of GDP in 2018. This makes understanding them, their effects, and how to positively impact that an important policy tool. READ MORE

6. 25. Sustainable textile management and business practices among small scale fashion brands in Indonesia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

   Author : Maria Yartseva; [2023]
   Keywords : Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The current fashion and textile industry is one of the largest contributors to climate change and environmental degradation. The industry uses toxic dyes and chemicals to cultivate, manufacturing and processing stages. READ MORE