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The Global Health Threat:PANDEMICS

INTRODUCTION  A disease which has a global outbreak and affects millions of people across multiple countries or even continents is known as a Pandemic. Throughout human history,the phenomenon of pandemic is recurring which causes widespread illness,death and disruption to societies. Recently, the world has witnessed various pandemic,including the most highlighted pandemic which was known as COVID-19. It is essential to understand the pandemics, their causes, their impacts so that people can prepare themselves for such global health threats. In this blog post,we will discuss about the most famous pandemics along with their causes,impacts and prevention strategies.  Sup MAJOR PANDEMICS IN THE HISTORY OF MANKIND Since ancient civilizations, pandemics have significantly affected human beings by causing widespread illness which lead to death and disruption of society. Some of the most important pandemics which couldn't be unnoticed are as follows: ●Prehist...

MENTAL DISORDERS

INTRODUCTION  A multifaceted issue which affects the millions of people across the world are mental disorders which are also known as mental-health conditions. These conditions are complex and can affect the thoughts,feelings and behavior of an individual which makes everyday life a big challenge for everyone around that person.  They are very common and can affect anyone regardless of age,background or socioeconomic status. As per the estimation of World Health Organization,approximately 1 in 4 people experience mental health conditions at some point of time in their lives. Such disorders significantly impact the families and communities of an affected individual and they can also have economic and social consequences.  In this blog post, we will explore the different types of mental disorders along with its causes,risk factors,symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and Management.  It is also necessary to understand the importance of mental health,the prevalenc...

Unveiling the diseases affecting REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

INTRODUCTION  One of the vital part of the human among many is the reproductive system which is responsible for the creation and continuation of human species. Like many other systems or organs, reproductive organs are also at great risk of developing diseases and disorders which alter their functioning,fertility and overall health. Men and women both are prone to reproductive diseases which have significant impact on their quality of life. These diseases can have physical symptoms like pain,discomfort,irregular bleeding or emotional and psychological distress. In severe cases it causes infertility which is emotionally quite painful for the couples trying to start a family. According to an estimation of World Health Organization (WHO) millions of people across the globe suffer from such diseases which are either undiagnosed or untreated. As per the estimation of Centre for Disease Control and Prevention in United States alone ,one in eight couples struggle with infertil...

ANEMIA:Symptoms,Causes and Treatment

INTRODUCTION  Anemia is a widespread condition but it still remains poorly understood and is often overlooked mainly in developing countries where access to healthcare and nutrition is limited.A decrease in red blood cells or the amount of haemoglobin is the main characteristic of this condition,the ability of the body to carry oxygen to the tissues is reduced due to lesser amount of haemoglobin in blood. It affects millions of people approximately 1.6 billion people  around the world (roughly 25% of the global population) as it is a silent health condition.It is often caused by nutritional deficiencies,chronic diseases,inherited disorder and affects certain group of population like pregnant women,young children and people with chronic diseases. If it is not treated on time,it may lead to fatigue,weakness,Shortness of breath and increases the risk of complications for pregnant women and can cause heart diseases,diabetes and cancer in patients with chronic disorders...