They are responsible for ≤50% of all foodborne gastroenteritis outbreaks in the United States (5) and are a major contributor to illness in nursing homes (6) and hospitals (7).
The 3.1% maternal positive serologic rate suggests that this disease is a major contributor to illness in women and infant deaths.
Major depression is projected to rank as the greatest contributor to illness burden by 2030 in high-income countries [ 7] due to its high prevalence, high impact on functioning, and early age of onset [ 8].
The EPA, backed by environmental and public health groups, points to studies identifying smog as a significant contributor to illnesses and premature deaths, particularly among groups living in urban centers or near power plants that burn coal.
The authors also believe that clean coal is an oxymoron for a myriad of reasons, including the sheer number of coal mine-related deaths and the fact that coal-fired plants, even some cleaner ones, are major contributors to serious illnesses such as asthma, heart disease, and mercury poisoning.
Human viruses such as norovirus have been identified as likely contributors to excess GI illness among swimmers at beaches impacted by treated sewage discharges [ 44].
Hopelessness, as framed within self-deficit, is replaced by the intrusion and injury caused by externalities, from the social contributors to depression and illness of spirit.
The final three objectives look forward to the emerging challenges of the 21st century by encouraging global action to address the major current and emerging contributors to global death, illness, and disability; supporting President Obama's Global Health Initiative (GHI); and advancing health diplomacy.
Untreated diesel exhaust has been identified as a significant contributor to respiratory illness, particularly among asthma patients, the elderly and children.
