My data indicates that I've got about average risk for developing macular degeneration, a kind of blindness.

Most developing countries faced a serious risk of being left behind.

Strong support was expressed for the formation of DSS and the aim of developing a capacity for threat and risk analysis.

She expressed concern at the increased risk posed to developing countries and small island developing States by climate change.

Women carrying a mutated BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene have roughly an 80 risk of developing breast cancer. A mutation in these genes also leads to an increased risk of developing ovarian tumors.

In that context, the Hyogo Framework specifically notes the need for developing regional initiatives and the risk reduction capacities of regional mechanisms.

However, we have real concerns regarding slippage in the 2008 deadline for completion of trials and the risk of backlog on appeals developing.

UNICEF has completed the initial assessment and is currently developing the detailed proposal for the introduction of enterprise risk management in conjunction with the organizational review.

While geopolitical risks can be daunting, some other explanation is needed for the failure of existing resources to account for the risk factors and the institutions developing on that basis.

6. Emphasizes, in order to build resilience, particularly in developing countries, especially those vulnerable among them, the importance of addressing the underlying risk factors identified in the Hyogo Framework for Action and the importance of promoting the integration of risk reduction associated with geological and hydrometeorological hazards in disaster risk reduction programmes

6. Emphasizes, in order to build resilience, particularly in developing countries, especially those vulnerable among them, the importance of addressing the underlying risk factors identified in the Hyogo Framework for Action and the importance of promoting the integration of risk reduction associated with geological and hydrometeorological hazards in disaster risk reduction programmes

Disaster reduction posed a challenge to all countries, especially developing countries, and the international community needed to build capacities for risk reduction, adaptation, early warning and post disaster reconstruction.

Women with the wrong version of these genes have a heightened risk of developing breast cancer (up to 85 , against the normal 12 , although the genes account for only a minority of breast cancers). These women also run a greater risk of ovarian cancer.

For banks or other financial services companies, an important contribution to local economies could be, for instance, to provide local entrepreneurs in developing countries with better access to commercial finance, e.g. through innovations in venture capital, micro credit and micro finance schemes, sustainability risk assessment, specialist underwriting of risk, and joint

Commodity exporters in developing countries should be given market access and helped to develop risk management strategies and flexible compensatory schemes.

With regard to the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction, the country was developing remote sensing capacities to help identify hazard vulnerability and risk populations and, ultimately, reduce the disaster impact.

Additionally, the Communications Security Establishment is the information technology security technical authority responsible for developing operational standards for system certification and accreditation, risk and vulnerability analysis, product evaluation, system security and network security analysis.

States remaining outside the NPT that are developing, or are suspected of developing, nuclear weapons risk sending an erroneous message to NPT States parties, suggesting there are benefits to remaining outside the Treaty.

Likewise, loose or quirky thinking that is not now a disorder but indicates an increased risk of developing a psychotic disorder would be classified as a psychotic risk disorder. Those diagnosed with this condition would be more likely to be treated with potent drugs, though most never develop a psychotic disorder setting a precedent for confusing risk factors with actual disorders.

In paragraph 123, UNFPA agreed with the recommendation of the Board of Auditors to continue its efforts in developing a risk based database.

Brain disorders like depression and schizophrenia greatly increase the risk of developing chronic ailments, such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. People with mental illnesses and substance abuse issues are at increased risk of infectious diseases like HIV AIDS.

(e) Create a risk and compliance section for better risk control of investments and operations

The chief will be responsible for risk control of the Fund's investments as a whole in terms of portfolio risk, operational risk and compliance risk, and will plan and perform the oversight of performance measurement, investment risk analysis and operational risk analysis, including risk arising from sub adviser and service provider relationships.

A Global Strategy for Disaster Risk

The financial crisis reduced private financiers risk appetite, making long term exposures unappealing. Net private capital flows, particularly to developing economies, have become more volatile.

20. Reiterates that the gap between developed and developing countries remains unacceptably wide, that developing countries continue to face difficulties in participating in the globalization process, and that many risk being marginalized and effectively excluded from its benefits

(c) At the same time, the gap between developed and developing countries remains unacceptably wide and developing countries continue to face difficulties in participating in the globalization process, and many risk being marginalized and effectively excluded from its benefits

Training should include developing skills needed to recognize the sequelae of torture and sensitization with respect to contact with particularly vulnerable persons in situations of risk

(c) An allocation to emerging market debt may be an optimal method of achieving exposure to the potentially high risk high return profile of developing countries

And while the damage from disorderly exchange rate behaviour has been limited for those economies, this has not been the case for debtor developing countries, which depend more heavily on trade and whose borrowing profile exposes them to greater currency risk.

The ProVention Consortium is developing a set of disaster risk reduction mainstreaming tools, addressing the process of poverty reduction strategy papers, budgetary support and country strategy papers.

(i) Crime prevention strategies for youth at risk

Similarly, the follow up to the International Meeting to Review the Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States includes the issues of disaster risk reduction and the Hyogo Framework.

This section deals with three related aspects of e business that are fundamental for ICT supported economic growth and development Internet security and risk management the treatment of illicit Internet activity and information asymmetry in developing economies.

11. Calls upon the secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity to continue to work closely with the Global Environment Facility and other relevant institutions to help developing countries to build the required national capacities to prepare for the entry into force of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, including in the areas of risk assessment and risk management

This included transferring 217 children from the care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development to the care of an Aboriginal agency with authority for child welfare services, planning for at risk Aboriginal children, and developing and providing services for Aboriginal children and families having difficulties.

Indian Ocean disaster risk reduction for a safer world

Indian Ocean disaster risk reduction for a safer future

For several years, some couples at risk of passing a genetic disease on to their children have used in vitro fertilization, producing several embryos that can be tested for the faulty gene and implanting in the woman s uterus only those without it. Now couples are using this technique to avoid passing on genes that imply a significantly elevated risk of developing certain forms of cancer.

Remaining deeply concerned that all countries, in particular developing countries, including the least developed countries and small island States, face increased risk from the negative impacts of climate change,

These individuals are at specific risk, particularly if there's blood contact, they're at risk for transmission and possibly infection with novel viruses.

Left unchecked, it will kill millions of people every year, and have serious adverse economic consequences for the world. For developing economies, including most of the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) and MINT (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Turkey) countries, the risk is particularly large.

Several national networks and consortia have already developed models for estimating the breast cancer risk in women with a positive family history. We have criteria for genetic testing of both BRCA1 and BRCA2 and guidelines for risk adapted surveillance programs including, where appropriate, risk reducing surgery.

The Chief of the Risk and Compliance Section will develop a comprehensive risk monitoring mechanism for the investments of the Fund, apply and oversee the process, develop a methodology for a risk and performance analysis appropriate for the investments of the Fund and oversee the reporting.

The economic and social transformations unleashed by globalization had overwhelmed many developing countries that were also beset by problems such as poverty, lack of financial resources for development, a heavy debt burden with the associated reverse flow of capital from developing to developed countries, deteriorating terms of trade, increasing financial risk, and low levels of technological development.