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Prudence and prevention: Empirical evidence
Mayrhofer, Thomas; Schmitz, Hendrik - 2020
Theoretical papers show that optimal prevention decisions in the sense of selfprotection (i.e., primary prevention …-order risk preferences and various measures of observed real-world prevention behavior. We find that prudent individuals indeed … prevention in the sense of self-insurance (i.e. secondary prevention). Neither risk aversion nor prudence is related to cancer …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012271030
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Explaining Variations in Breast Cancer Screening Across European Countries
Wübker, Ansgar - 2012
This paper explores variations in the uptake of breast cancer screening and associated factors influencing utilisation of mammography screening among women aged 50 to 69 years in 13 European countries. We focus on the relative importance of individual (e.g. age, education, etc.) and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010289820
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Explaining Variations in Breast Cancer Screening Across European Countries
Wübker, Ansgar - Rheinisch-Westfälisches Institut für … - 2012
This paper explores variations in the uptake of breast cancer screening and associated factors influencing utilisation of mammography screening among women aged 50 to 69 years in 13 European countries. We focus on the relative importance of individual (e.g. age, education, etc.) and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010860278
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Communal Violence in India
Kumar, Rohit - eSocialSciences - 2011
The National Advisory Council recently released a draft ‘Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence (Access to … Justice and Reparations) Bill, 2011’. The Bill intends to create a framework for prevention and control of communal and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009321491
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Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence (Access to Justice and Reparations) Bill, 2011
eSocialSciences - 2011
The Bill intends to create a framework for prevention and control of communal and sectarian violence. It also aims to …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009323725
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HIV Prevention in Vulnerable Indian States: Lessons from the Chayan Project
CARE, CARE - eSocialSciences - 2009
This document highlights the results and associated processes from Chayan’s implementation experience under the RACHNA program. The programmatic framework, designed for low-prevalence contexts in India, draws on standard targeted intervention approaches but is grounded in community-based...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008512428
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Aids In India
Guennif, Samira - eSocialSciences - 2009
This paper revolves around the Public health related aspects of industrial and intellectual property rights policies in a developing country with respect to Aids in India. It also focusses on its preventive measures, status of the epidemic with referance to the Indian Specificities, measures of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004972723
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The Role of State Intervention in the Financial Sector: Crisis Prevention, Containment, and Resolution
Cho, Yoon Je - eSocialSciences - 2010
This paper discusses the role of state intervention for prevention, containment, and resolution of financial crises …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008677767