In this study, we sought to identify empirically the types of use and non-use values that motivate dairy farmers in their work relating to animal welfare of dairy cows. We also sought to identify how they prioritize between these use and non-use values. Use values are derived from productivity considerations; non-use values are derived from the wellbeing of the animals, independent of the prese...

862 www.thelancet.com Vol 380 September 8, 2012 Underpinning the trends examined in The Lancet’s Series on universal health coverage are several points that deserve deeper appreciation. Call them EPIC—a fi tting acronym, in view of the epic transition now underway as the world moves towards universal coverage. The E in EPIC is for economics. Good health is not only a consequence of economic dev...

Food security is an important element in the multi-factorial systems analysis of health and well being. The interaction between food supply and other important factors making up the system can shed light on individual and population health. A critical analysis of the health system must also include consideration of disparity in food security since it represents one of the most dramatic indicato...

BACKGROUND Malaria illness imposes great burden on the society as it has adverse effects on the physical, mental and social well being of the people as well as on the economic development of the nation. METHODS The study uses the Willingness To Pay (WTP) approach to evaluate the burden of malaria in Nigeria. RESULTS The results indicate that households would be prepared to pay an average of...

Within the self-determination theory (Deci & Ryan, 2000) framework, research has considered the consequences of coaches' autonomy supportive and controlling behaviors on various athlete outcomes (e.g., motivation and performance). The antecedents of such behaviors, however, have received little attention. Coaches (N = 443) from a variety of sports and competitive levels completed a self-report ...

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE General health is not simply determined by whether or not an individual is sick, but is dependent on physical, mental and social factors too. One such important factor is an individual's religious inclination. The present study aims to explore the correlation between religious beliefs and quality of life in the students at Jahrom University of Medical Sciences. METHOD T...