hazard

hazard

[haz′ərd]

Etymology: Fr, hasard, chance

a condition or phenomenon that increases the probability of a loss. A hazard can increase the chances of a loss that does not necessarily result in illness or injury. hazardous, adj.

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hazard

a risk.

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hazard analysis critical control points

a systematic procedure used to identify specific hazards (for example in food production) and establish control systems that focus on preventive measures rather than rely on end-product testing.

chemical hazard

a chemical capable of causing poisoning is on the premises and represents a potential threat.

radiation hazard

radioactive material is on the premises and represents a potential threat to animals in that environment.

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hazard

Occupational health An adverse health or ecologic effect; a source of risk if an exposure pathway exists, and if exposures have possible adverse consequences. See Health hazard, Hospitalization hazard, No apparent public health hazard, Physical hazard.

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Patient discussion about hazard.

Q. Hello ! my name is Jay .. i am 35 years old and i am extremely over weight and i am very aware to it's hazards and risks and i am trying to loos weight and stay on my diet .. the problem is , and this is a tough one , i can not stick with it .. doesn't matter which diet i try , i get to a point where i just find my self fighting with myself with the urge to eat and i always loos ... i am over weight , i have no close friends to push me forward with my diet and i am loosing hope !!! is there someone who is familiar with this type of condition or status ? or has been or seen a similar case ?

A. For exercise I walked...started out a little at a time and walked everyday...this is going to sound so silly to you but I am a person who likes to set goals and meet them. SO I picked out a place I wanted to go( it was New Orleans) I found out miles from where i was to there and i charted the distance I walked until I "walked" to New Orleans, once there I picked a place( Denver, Co) and again walked to Denver. When I first started walking it was a 1/2 mile at a time BUT before I knew it it was a mile, two miles etc. It encourage me to "keep walking". Now I have a lot of health problems that aren't associated to my weight BUT I still try to make sure I walk...hey if interested maybe we could pick a place and both "walk" there...it would encourage me to walk daily also! Jay I wish you the best of luck and again contact me if you wish.
best,

Q. I am anemic and mom says that I may have to face health hazards. Whether Chinese Medicine can suit my problem I have been enjoying poor health from my young age. I am anemic and my mom says that I may have to face health hazards in my later age because of very poor Hemoglobin in my blood level. Though I am willing to get me treated with Chinese medicine, I am little confused as to the type of Chinese medicine available and whether that can suit my problem. The treatment should not harm. I need suggestions.

A. Ok, I shall suggest you to go for Chinese herbal medicines as they have no side effects and they have no needle to be pierced inside the skin. Herbal treatment is proven with good results in curing anemia and acupuncture too has good results but herbal treatment is well known for the treatment of anemia.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujf72mjy0Bg&eurl=http://www.imedix.com/health_community/vujf72mjy0Bg_sickle_cell_anemia_hope_gene_therapy?q=anemia&feature=player_embedded