Among the more frequently quoted epidemiological facts in current public health discussions are: (a) the elderly today represent about 10% of the population of the industrialized world; (b) the third world nations are moving in the same direction; (c) the trend toward a growing proportion of the aged in the world population will continue over the next few decades; (d) people over 80 now represent the fa. stest growing sector in North America; (e) in the elderly, general morbidity - and par...

Market globalization and the globalization of environmental concerns have spurred demand for greater international accountability for forest stewardship. In response, a range of multi-lateral governmental and non-governmental initiatives have emerged to redefine the rules of global trade, and demand verification of the legality and/or sustainability of forest products originating from within and outside national boundaries.At the same time there is a lack of transparency and shared...

Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may, or may not, have heard about - someone who has seen and done amazing things. This compilation features a selection of six of the best interviews from the program: Dr Andrew Browning chose to pursue a life of service to others in Ethiopia helping thousands of women have a future through his work as the world’s most experienced surgeon in fistula repair. Sue-Ellen Kusher tells her amazing story of living with her parents,...

Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may, or may not, have heard about – someone who has seen and done amazing things. This compilation features a selection of seven of the best interviews from the program: Richard E Grant explores the influence of the late love of his life, his wife Joan Washington, their adventures and the final message she left him. Deborah Lawrie had her first flying lesson at 16, but when she applied to Ansett for a job as a pilot, she fou...

Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may, or may not have heard about – someone who has seen and done amazing things. This volume contains interviews of: Benny Agius When doctors told Benny Agius her baby son had Down Syndrome, she was full of anxiety about his future. Then Richard grew up to defy everyone’s expectations. Beverley Bass On September 11, 2001, Captain Beverley Bass diverted her American Airlines jet to a tiny town in Newfoundland, along with thou...