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How did the titanic wreck lead to safety regulations on life boats?
there was not enough life boats or jackets so many died.
Is life expectancy determined at birth?
No life expectancy is not determined at birth. Life expectancy is determined by a variety of factors. Factors that influence life expectancy are quality of life, health factors, environment, location, family life among others. Exercise and eating habits influence our life expectancy, smoking and alcohol as well as illegal (and legal) drug use (abuse) can lead to a lower life expectancy. Health care and technology will generally improve throughout peoples' lives leading to an increase in life expectancy.
How are people affected by pollution?
It shortens there life expectancy. there are many other complications but they all lead up to that!
How do you protect ourselves from gamma rays?
Reduce exposure or lead aprons
How often should lead aprons be tested?
every 12-18 months
What is the life expectancy of a rechargeable car battery?
A standard lead acid car battery lasts three to seven years.
Is Lead can be used for absorbing a magnetic field?
Yes, the heavy aprons used in the X-RAY room are lined with lead.
How might a heart or circulatory disorder affect your life?
problems with the heart and circulatory system can shorten life expectancy and lead to lack of oxygen to organs like the brain which could lead to other disease or death
How do you handle radioactive materials safely?
lead gloves and lead aprons are used.it is best if radioactive samples are handled by remote cntrol and maintained at a distance.
How do you clean x-ray contrast off lead aprons?
Contrast Media can easily removed with just water at a normal temprature. Some aprons are sensitive to hot water.Betadine stains are hard to go off !
How does lead aprons stop radiation?
lead is a very dense material and can stop most radiation particles, although it is still dangerous as some gamma rays may get through.
How long do you have to live with hepititus c?
Life expectancy varies, depending on whether the patient develops scarring of the liver (20% of cases), as 25% of such cases lead to liver cancer and liver failure. Diet, lifestyle, and quality of treatment can all affect the life span of a patient, as well as the availibility of liver transplants in the case of failure. As such, life expectancy is unpredictable and can range from months to decades.
