Obesity and diabetes are affecting the peoples of the Americas at high and increasing rates. National surveys demonstrate that obesity is increasing in prevalence among all age groups; 7% to 12% of children under 5 years old and
one-fi fth of adolescents are obese, while rates of overweight and obe...sity among adults approach 60%. Obesity is the major modifi able risk factor for diabetes.
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Es una enfermedad muy contagiosa que se transmite a través de las gotitas de saliva que viajan por el aire cada vez que alguien enfermo tose, estornuda, escupe, habla o canta. Los microbios hacen agujeros en los pulmones y pueden causar la muerte. También es conocida como TB, «mal de caja», «ma...l del pulmón», «Jojojenka» y «Kemirejenka».
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Thanks to WONCA, the leading medical textbook Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine has similarly made its Ebola content available here: http://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=331§ionid=40726956
Please read the chpater onlline at the website!!
The document provides essential guidelines for managing cholera outbreaks. It includes instructions for preparing oral rehydration solutions (ORS) using simple ingredients like sugar and salt to treat dehydration caused by cholera. The text also emphasizes the importance of access to clean water, sa...nitation, and hygiene to prevent the spread of the disease. It is part of the World Health Organization's effort to provide clear, actionable steps for controlling cholera in affected areas.
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