Source: MPHOnline.org
Author: Staff
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Superbugs
It is no secret that germs mean business these days, but with the continued use (and overuse) of antibiotics, some forms of harmful bacteria can actually grow stronger and make you more sick over time. In this infographic, the folks at MPHonline.org explain how superbugs are formed and how you can prevent sickness in your own life. -
Optimizing the Home Healthcare System
Home healthcare providers are eliminating the need for chronically ill patients to make constant hospital visits. By providing services to patients who have difficulty performing everyday tasks in their homes, hospitals have been able to cut down on readmission rates. Organizations such as Medicare and Medicaid reimburse hospitals that show low patient readmission rates, so home healthcare providers are doing them a huge favor.Seeing that over 70 percent of U.S. citizens aged 65+ require some form of long-term care, it becomes obvious that home health companies will become very profitable in the near future. This infographic presented by ClickSoftware further explains the need within our healthcare system for these providers.
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The Online Revolution
With approximately 2,405,518,376 Internet users in the world, it’s safe to say that the web has had a substantial impact on the world and the ways in which people live and interact. As the number of Internet users grow, the world changes.Millions of moms now have an outlet for their creativity with the introduction of Pinterest. Approximately 5 million stay-at-home-moms are using the site in the United States.
The Internet opens up learning opportunities. More than 6.7 million people take at lease one online course and there is now a number of massive open online courses taught by Ivy League professors. Thanks to MOOCS, people can taste Ivy League education for free.
The power of hacktivism played a huge part in changing the face of politics. Wikileaks’ release of 251,287 classified documents initiated the Arab Spring which eventually led to the overthrow of Egypt and of Tunisia. Overthrow of Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak was organized through Twitter and the Tunisian revolution was documented by Tunisian bloggers. Social media was used as a way to spread rebellious inspiration — videos and photographs of state brutality. It also served to spread logistical information of when and where to protest.
In this infographic, BestCommunicationsDegrees.com explores the ways in which the Internet and its users have changed the face of the world.
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The Value of a Well-Armed Citizenry
“A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” These words, the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, are at the center of the great debate that is currently gripping the nation.Gun control may be seen as part of an effort to eviscerate individual sovereignty and replace it with dependence on the state. The Second Amendment was designed to prevent enslavement from the state and the Founders understood that the right to bear arms is fundamental and essential to maintaining liberty.
In this infographic, CriminalJusticeDegreeHub.com takes a good look at why strict gun control laws would only harm the nation and infringe upon basic rights.
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The Lottery’s Biggest Winning Losers
Americans seem to naturally live in debt, but every once in a while, someone gets lucky and hits the jackpot. While winning the lottery sounds like the answer to every problem you’ve ever had, it can really have a profoundly awful effect on your life.Forty-four percent of lotto winners spend their entire winnings within five years. Many winners end up eventually filing for bankruptcy or divorce.
In this infographic, Casino.org takes a look at some famous and infamous lotto winners as well as a global take on hitting the jackpot.
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Doomsday: Would You Survive?
Fifty-five percent of American pantries are only stocked with enough food for three days. Those families are not likely to survive very long in the case of doomsday hitting. Preparing for the end of the world takes a lot of resources and planning. In this infographic, National Geographic takes a look at the most effective ways to survive after doomsday.
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Homes of the Future
Trends in interior design come and go, but technology continues to advance. What does this mean for future homes? Faster, more efficient building times, stronger frames, and energy efficient qualities, just to name a few. To learn more, check out this infographic presented by Blu Homes.
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Facts
Whether of of Irish descent or not, it was estimated that around 54 percent of American adults celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in 2012. Although people celebrate it in various ways, one common tradition is to drink an old fashioned pint of Guinness. To see more facts about St. Patty’s Day, check out this infographic presented by InsuranceQuotes.com.
From: Bankrate Insurance’s InsuranceQuotes.com
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Why American Internet is Lagging
In the United States, Internet accessibility doesn’t extend to everyone. Ten percent of Americans don’t have access to basic broadband because of where they live. When it comes to the Internet, America just doesn’t match up to countries with greater accessibility, faster download speeds, and lower prices.In this infographic, InternetProviders.com explores Internet services around the world and ways in which the United States can cut out the lag and catch up.
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The Psychology of Hazing
Students have been expelled for dangerous acts of hazing as far back as 1684. Many laws exist to protect against hazing, yet it’s still alive and kicking today. Check out the infographic below presented by BestSchoolCounselingDegrees.com to learn more about the psychology behind hazing and why it’s here to stay.
Source: The Psychology of Hazing
