Late 18th century Edit
On July 16, 1798, President John Adams signed the first Federal public health law, "An act for the relief of sick and disabled Seamen." This assessed every seaman at American ports 20 cents a month. This was the first prepaid medical care plan in the United States. The monies were used for the care of sick seamen and the building of seamen's hospitals. This act created the Marine Hospital Service under the Department of the Treasury. In 1802 Marine Hospitals were operating in Boston; Newport; Norfolk; and Charleston, S.C. and medical services were contracted in other ports
Answer:
e. healthier body weight
Explanation:
Compared to meat eaters, vegetarians have lower blood pressure, lower death rates from heart disease since they don't eat meat, higher intakes of nuts and fruits, and higher intakes of phytochemicals. This all leads to a healthier body weight.
So, the answer is e.
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A 75-year-old woman with no history of lung problems or smoking is admitted to the Shadow General medical floor for new onset fever and cough. You find rales and increased tactile fremitus on physical exam. What is likely to be her main medical problem?
- PNEUMONIA. It is considered as an infection which results to fever.
A, seek advice from others about the situation.
