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Medicalizing to demedicalize: Lactation consultants and the (de)medicalization of breastfeeding

Torres, Jennifer M.C. - In: Social Science & Medicine 100 (2014) C, pp. 159-166

This paper uses the domain of breastfeeding in the U.S. and the work of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants to refine the concept of medicalization–demedicalization. Given lactation consultants' origins and current role in maternity care, they provide a unique lens on these...

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Parenthood and trajectories of change in body weight over the life course

Umberson, Debra; Liu, Hui; Mirowsky, John; Reczek, Corinne - In: Social Science & Medicine 73 (2011) 9, pp. 1323-1331

Scholars call for greater attention to social contexts that promote and deter risk factors for health. Parenthood transforms social contexts in a myriad of ways that may influence long-term patterns of weight gain. Life course features of parenthood such as age at first birth, parity, and living...

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“Not all my fault”: Genetics, stigma, and personal responsibility for women with eating disorders

Easter, Michele M. - In: Social Science & Medicine 75 (2012) 8, pp. 1408-1416

recovered, half in treatment; interviewed 2008–9 in the USA). Interviews introduced the topic of genetics, but not stigma per se …

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Turbulent times: Effects of turbulence and violence exposure in adolescence on high school completion, health risk behavior, and mental health in young adulthood

Boynton-Jarrett, Renée; Hair, Elizabeth; Zuckerman, Barry - In: Social Science & Medicine 95 (2013) C, pp. 77-86

Turbulent social environments are associated with health and developmental risk, yet mechanisms have been understudied. Guided by a life course framework and stress theory, this study examined the association between turbulent life transitions (including frequent residential mobility, school...

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“Listening for his breath:” The significance of gender and partner reporting on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea

Henry, Doug; Rosenthal, Leon - In: Social Science & Medicine 79 (2013) C, pp. 48-56

-methods study from the Dallas metropolitan area, USA, was done in 2006 to illuminate the significance of gender and partner …

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Medical ideology as a double-edged sword: The politics of cure and care in the making of Alzheimer’s disease

Chaufan, Claudia; Hollister, Brooke; Nazareno, Jennifer; … - In: Social Science & Medicine 74 (2012) 5, pp. 788-795

This paper builds on our prior work concerning the emergence of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) as a major social and health concern. Our study was conducted in two phases (1985–1987 and 2009–2011). We examined the historical evolution of the concept of AD and the emergence of the AD social...

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Racial and ethnic disparities in hospital care resulting from air pollution in excess of federal standards

Hackbarth, Andrew D.; Romley, John A.; Goldman, Dana P. - In: Social Science & Medicine 73 (2011) 8, pp. 1163-1168

This study investigates racial and ethnic disparities in hospital admission and emergency room visit rates resulting from exposure to ozone and fine particulate matter levels in excess of federal standards (“excess attributable risk”). We generate zip code-level ambient pollution exposures...

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The Asian model: a crisis foretold

Singh, Ajit; Weisse, Bruce - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 1998

Abstract The East Asian countries achieved extraordinarily fast economic growth during the last four decades. Indeed, it would be no exaggeration to say that they represented the most successful case of rapid industrialisation and sustained economic growth in the history of mankind. This paper...

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A two-year revision: cross comparison and modeling of Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Franklin Resources

Kitov, Ivan - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2014

Approximately two years ago we presented results of price modeling and extensive statistical analysis for share prices of five banks: Bank of America (BAC), Franklin Resources (BEN), Goldman Sachs (GS), JPMorgan Chase (JPM), and Morgan Stanley (MS). Using monthly closing prices (adjusted for...

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Trade Protectionism and Intra-industry Trade: A USA - EU Comparison

Ferreira-Lopes, Alexandra; Sousa, Cândida; Carvalho, Helena - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2013

The aim of this work is to find patterns for products included in the customs tariffs of the USA and the EU (composed … similarities. The results show a significant difference in the tariffs applied between the USA and the EU, with the USA presenting … a lower level of protectionism. Additionally, the results for the USA show a positive relationship between the degree of …

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