Couples Should Know These Sexual Problems and Diseases

The problem, which often becomes serious to mature men and women is the sexual weakness. Many couples suffer from mental impairment for this. Many unmarried or people who have not participated sexual acts also meet the doctors with this problem.

In fact, many people in our society are deprived of the real information due to obstruction. There are many superstitions on sexual weakness in our society too. Both women and men can be affected by sexual impairment, but as the role of women in sexual acts is very indirect, men are seen more concerned about this problem. The number of such patients is 10 to 20 percent. If you think about it a little, then it can be understood that it is not a number to ignore.

Let's talk about men's disorder first for conjugal happiness. For this reason, first you have to know what a man's physiological functions are.

1. Sexual desire (Libido);

2. Erection, which is caused by increased blood flow to the penis;

3. Simen Ejaculation

Another term related to it can be known, that is detumescence or flexibility of the penis. Among all these, erectile dysfunction is identified as the most serious problem. This problem may occur due to various reasons. One of the major reasons is psychological. Besides, it may happen due to some lack of hormones or brain disorders. Even if the arteries of the penis become narrow or shirk and there is not enough amount of blood in the blood vessels, this problem may occur. A clear idea can be found by identifying the reasons.

1. Ageing: The fact is that aging is not a problem for erectile dysfunction, actually with age, physiological and psychological changes often affect it.

2. Disease: Some diseases may cause these problems in men such as diabetes, obesity, other endocrine or hormonal problems, enlargement of prostate gland, high blood pressure or hypertension etc.

3. Smoke: Smoking is absolutely a big reason of erectile dysfunction.

4. Medicine: There are some medicines that reduce men's sexual ability. Among them, medicines of mental illness, some steroid, medicines of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease etc. are most common.

5. There is a spinal cord inside the spine, such problems may occur if the spinal cord is hurt, or is affected by a disease.

6. These problems also may occur if radiotherapy is given anywhere near the penis.

7. Besides these, depression, angar or other stress or tension are the causes of erectile dysfunction.

Treatment: Treatment should be taken from a sex specialist.

Sexual Infection:

Usually, sexual intercourse is responsible for sexual infections. If there are sexually transmitted infections in the face and the genital, it can affect others. Usually, five sexually transmitted diseases are found on earth. Of these, syphilis and gonorrhea are the leading. Sexually transmitted diseases of women are usually caused by polygamy. On the other hand, homosexuality and prostitution are the causes for men to have sexually transmitted diseases. Sexually transmitted diseases for both men and women are very risky for sexual life. In the discussion about women's health should include various sexually transmitted infections.

Signs and symptoms of sexual problems:

• Vaginal (vulva) rash;
• Rash near the anus;
• Irritation in the breasts;
• Lethargy;
• Prickly heat on the vagina;
• Pain in sexual intercourse;
• Abnormal vaginal problem;

Other signs and symptoms of the body:

• Fast hair loss;
• Eye infections;
• Headache;
• Lip rash;
• Rash in the other parts of the body;
• Rashes in the skin;
• Rash on hands and fingers.

Hygiene instruction:

1. Wash genitals every day;

2. Wear cotton underwear;

3. Do not wash the genitals with any chemicals;

4. Wash anus from the front to the back;

5. Change the lingerie every day;

6. Be sure whether your partner has infection;

7. Men should be told to use condoms;

8. Women should wash the vagina before and after sex;

9. Urinate after sex;

10 Take advice from doctors regularly;

11. Be careful so that sexual behavior cannot be unrestricted;

12. Do the medical examination of the sexual partner.

Source of Information: info.totthoapa.gov.bd

Rabies Is Dangerous | No Remedy Once Affected

Rabies is basically a fatal viral disease. The word 'Rabies' originated from a Latin word 'rave' which means 'be mad'. The beginning of this nomenclature from the behavior of rabies-affected animals or patients.

Generally, warm-blooded animals such as dogs, cats, foxes, monkeys etc. are the carriers of rabies virus. Rabies can be spread if any affected animals scratch or bite other animals or humans. Affected animal's saliva can also be responsible for the transmission of rabies if the saliva comes into contact with the mouth, eyes, or nose.

In most countries, dog bites are the main causes of rabies (about 99% cases). But in the Americas, it is bat bites which are the main source of rabies infections in humans.

Hydrophobia that means fear of water, hyperactivity, excitable behavior, and sometimes aerophobia (fear of fresh or of drafts air) are the signs of rabies. During drinking water, there may be a severe constriction, including pain in the muscles of the upper part of the esophagus. For this reason, a rabies-affected person fears water.Death is inevitable for both rabies-affected animals and humans.

According to Greek mythology, humans and animals are being infected with rabies from four thousand years ago. But till today, no medicine has been invented to cure the disease. In the past, there was no vaccine to prevent rabies. On July 6, 1885, a French scientist Louis Pasteur invented vaccines for the prevention of rabies.

The existence of rabies disease is worldwide. Every year, more than fifty-five thousand people die of rabies worldwide. Among the deaths, 95% are of the developing countries in Asia and Africa. Among them, 31,000 people die in Asia, and 20,000 people die in India.

The rural people of Asia and Africa, especially children, under the age of 15 and old people are more vulnerable to rabies. Children play with animals and adults have less ability to resist animals.

Signs of people with rabies:

• Pain in the place of the bite;
• Feeling of fever, pain during swallow, and convulsions;
• Reluctant to drink water, afraid to see water;
• Very dense sticky saliva falls;
• Become angry suddenly;
• Later, the patient becomes unconscious and paralyzed.

Signs of dogs with rabies:

• If a dog gets infected with rabies, it starts behaving like a mad;
• Tries to bite the man or animal in front of itself;
• Always barks;
• Falls saliva from the mouth;
• The dog stops eating and becomes weak and dies within a few days.

Rabies prevention awareness:

Every year, World Rabies Day is observed on 28 September worldwide. The main goal of this day is to eliminate rabies by 2030. Focusing the goal, the 2017 World Rabies Day theme has been determined, Rabies: Zero by 30. 

Rabies is very scary. But unfortunately, there is less awareness among people about this disease.If the symptoms of the disease are seen once, it turns to a serious condition, which leads to death. Therefore it is necessary to take steps to prevent this disease.

What to do:

• Be aware of the animals that spread rabies such as dogs, cats, foxes etc. Especially, keep children away from these animals.
• Give vaccine to domestic dogs and cats regularly.
• If the dog bites, the injured place should be washed with soap water for at least 10 minutes. Never cover the wound with bandages, cloths or anything else.
• If a dog or another animal bites or scratches, which may cause rabies, vaccination should be taken as soon as possible.

Sources of Information: Wikipedia, who.int, info.totthoapa.gov.bd.

Love Your Heart | Prevent Heart Disease

World Heart Day is observed on 29 September globally every year. This year the theme of the day is 'Share the Power'. In 2016, the theme was 'Power Your Life'. Know the risks of heart disease, love the heart and be aware of your health risk.

Medical science has experienced an unprecedented development due to the wonderful development of science. Today cholera, pox, tuberculosis, measles, and various infectious diseases are easily curable and preventable. Along with the development of medical science, safe water, food supply, treatment system, effective vaccination program, overall awareness of human health have increased. As a result, infectious diseases have decreased, and life expectancy has increased. For this reason, old age diseases such as osteoporosis, osteoarthrosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease etc. are rising and becoming bigger killers. 

At present, heart disease and stroke have appeared as the biggest killer diseases all over the world. Among the non-communicable diseases, 12.5 percent people die from heart disease, of which 82% people are from the low and middle-income group. Because the treatment of these diseases is long-term and costly. It is not often possible for the general or middle-class patients to spend this expenditure.

The most important part of the human body is the heart. The risk of heart disease depends on your lifestyle. Due to excessive smoking, spending time by sitting and sleeping, exercise-less life, and fat rich food intake, the arteries become thin by accumulating fat. A complex heart attack may occur if the blood vessels of the heart are partially or completely blocked.

Among the diseases of the heart and blood, angina pectoris, acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction, pericarditis or inflammation of the heart, aortic dissection, etc. are notable. There are chances of heart disease due to various reasons, which are called risk factors or risks. Some of them are easily preventable and some are uncontrollable.

Uncontrollable Risk Factors are age, gender, and hereditary factors. Controllable Risk Factors include smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol in the blood, diabetes, excessive weight, lack of physical activities, high-fat diet and low fiber diet, stress, alcoholism, birth control pills etc.

How do you identify the heart attack?

1. Occasionally a little pain or pressure in the chest. Especially feeling pain or pressure during working or walking, walking up and down the stairs, and even at the time of eating. Pain decreases when you take rest.

2. A sudden pain is felt in the chest, which also spreads to the left hand, and even to the neck or jaw. A sudden cough or severe ache, discomfort, weakness or tiredness.

3. Nausea with chest pain, even vomiting, excessive sweating in the body, sudden headache, even unconsciousness, palpitation, and increased chest rhythm.

4. In addition to any pain, a sudden shortness of breath, and it increases while laying on the bed.

5. Diabetes patients may not feel severe pain in the chest. However, excessive sweating, dizziness, and anxiety are the pre-symptoms of these patients.

6. A sudden abdominal pain or gas, vomiting, indigestion may appear. Many people ignore it considering it as common gastric.

What to do in case of a heart attack?

1. If any of the above symptoms are felt, you should immediately seek medical help, especially those who are already suffering from any cardiovascular disease. Even the patients who are suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes and excessive cholesterol in the blood should not neglect the symptoms.

2. If there is severe pain in the chest, call an ambulance from a nearby hospital or clinic.

3. If you are alone, call the neighbors for help. Request them to take you to the nearby hospital. It is better not to drive yourself.

How to prevent heart disease?

The treatment of heart disease is often expensive. If you are affected once, you have to live with it forever in your life. So it is better to prevent this disease. It is possible to get rid of heart disease in many cases if proper measures are taken to prevent the controllable risk factors.

1. Say no to smoking: Smoking must be given up. Even stay away from smokers. Avoid all kinds of tobacco.

2. Control weight: Control diet and do regular exercise. Losing weight by taking medicines is dangerous. It is better not to take weight loss medicines without the advice of a doctor.

3. Consume moderate diet: Foods with low fat and low cholesterol should be taken. Foods such as beef, liver, brain, eggs should be taken less. It is good to have high-fiber foods.

4. Eat less salt.

5. Avoid alcohol.

6. If you have diabetes, control it.

7. Control high blood pressure: Go to a doctor and check your blood pressure regularly. As soon as high blood pressure is detected, it can be controlled as early as possible and can be prevented by complex diseases or reactions.

8. Do regular exercise: Walk in the morning, run if possible, do light exercise, use stairs leaving lifts. Physical labor and regular exercise should be done.

9. Avoid emotional and physical stress: Take rest, sleep on time, keep your body free from excess fatigue.

10. Learn and be aware: Education and awareness are very important. To prevent these diseases, public awareness is very essential. In these cases, different electronic media, newspapers can play a vital role.

Everybody has to be more careful to prevent rather than to cure heart disease in personal, familial, social, and state level. However, it is possible to avoid heart disease and its risky premature death only if everyone takes the necessary steps to know the risks of heart disease from their own position. It is important to remember that not only yourself but also the other members of the family should be motivated in this regard.

Source of Information: ittefaq.com.bd

Do Not Ignore Depression | Depression Is Treatable

Depression is such a mental problem where a person feels disappointed, frustrated and indifference to anything for at least two weeks. In addition to that, different types of physical and emotional symptoms appear. Because of depression, the personal, familial, educational, professional and social life of a person is damaged and normal activities are hampered.

Different studies show that 5 to 17 percent of the world's population are suffering from depression. According to a report, conducted by the World Mental Health Survey in 17 countries, there is 1 depressed person among 20 adult men and women. 

Every year, the World Health Day is observed on April 7th. Like other years, a theme was set for the day this year(2017). The theme was 'Depression- Let's Talk'. Considering the importance of public health, the theme was very timely for the world. According to the World Health Organization's (WHO) estimation, the burden of depression will remain its highest peak by 2030. 

When a man suffers from depression, his personal life is damaged, family life is hampered; besides, because of non-productivity and treatment of a large number of depressed citizens, the socio-economic impact of depression is created in societies and states. 

According to the World Health Organization, nearly 3,000 people commit suicide every day around the world, that means about 8 million people commit suicide each year- most of these suicides occur due to depression. To prevent suicide also, the role of identifying and seeking the remedy of depression is important.

There is no reason to consider depression as a personal disorder, in public health, the impact of depression is widespread. To assess from the public perspective, the causes of depression have to be considered.

Generally, there are physical, mental and social causes behind depression. Those who are suffering from long-term physical disorders, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, respiratory problems etc., are prone to depression more. To identify and control these chronic diseases, awareness has to be made.

Emotional stress and personality form are responsible for depression. So, being stress free, to improve the quality of personality, social skills have to be increased since childhood. 

Social discrimination, unrest, deprivation, and poverty create particular pressures. Depression may occur in somebody from these pressures. Necessary steps have to be taken for social protection. If there is a negative effect of the role of the parents in the upbringing of the children, if anybody is subjected to any kind of abuse, he may suffer from depression in future. It is urgent to prevent child oppression and, to become ideal parents.

After any disaster, the affected population falls into great trouble, which may lead them to depression. As soon as after the disaster, depression can be prevented by providing 'primary mental healthcare'.

Apart from focusing on the causes of depression, the misconceptions and misbeliefs about depression have to be minimized. Depression is a medical problem. We have to provide scientific information about its long-term and widespread negative effects.

The sooner depression can be diagnosed, the sooner it will be cured and the harmful effects will be reduced. For the treatment of depression, medicines have to be taken scientifically, and counseling services have to be taken if necessary. Not being confused with any advertisements, medicines for depression have to be taken regularly.

Effective role of health professionals, psychiatrists, policy makers, the media and the conscious society of all levels can contribute significantly to prevention, rapid identification, and remedies of depression. Giving importance to the theme of the World Health Day this year, let's talk about depression.

Prevent Obesity from early Age

How can you prevent obesity?
You can prevent it by
1. Physical activity.
2. Good nutrition.
3. Less screen time and
4. More sleep.

The fact is, one in three American children and adolescents, aged two to nineteen are obese or overweight. According to the American Heart Association, none of the overweight or obese children meets the recommended healthy diet and physical activity. Most of the American children like french fries and fruit juice. And according to the statistics, french fries make up 25% vegetable intake and juice makes up 40% fruit intake in children. The data is staggering, isn't it? Yes, it is. Obesity costs $147 billion in the US annually.

Teach children to choose their healthy foods from their birth to age five because the children who get daily physical activity and eat healthy foods have-

• fewer absences in school.
• higher academic achievement.
• less behavioral problems and 
• higher self-esteem.

You may not know that obesity has more link to chronic conditions than smoking, drinking, or poverty. Your obesity increases the risk of at least 20 or more preventable diseases and conditions. High blood pressure and stroke, sleep apnea, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, osteoarthritis are among the diseases.

Top 10 Causes of Death in Top 25 Most Populous Countries in the World

People die from different reasons such as age, accident, war, disasters etc. But different kinds of diseases cause most of the deaths, especially premature deaths. Some diseases are not curable and some diseases affect a large number of people at a time. For an example, Infectious diseases affect a certain area time to time, create much havoc and economic loss, and cause a huge number of deaths. People live in fear and tension because of the diseases. The tension and fear become global when the population of the country is large.

Here I have made a list of the top 10 causes of deaths of the top 25 most populous countries in the world. I have taken the information from the top related websites. You may find some differences among the lists provided by the different organizations. Actually, it is not possible to present the exact list because the information is updated frequently. So, if you know these information provided in this list, you will get a nice idea, which may be helpful for you. Here the list of the countries have been taken from Wikipedia on September 13, 2017.

1. China (1,386,310,000)

1. Malignant Neoplasms (28%)
2. Heart Disease (21%)
3. Cerebrovascular Disease (11%)
4. Diseases of the Respiratory System (5%)
5. Endocrine, Nutritional & Metabolic Diseases (3.4%)
6. Injury & Poisoning (3%)
7. Diseases of the Digestive System (3%)
8. Diseases of the Nervous System (1%)
9. Diseases of the Genitourinary System (1%)
10. Infectious Diseases (0.9%)

 Source: worldatlas.com

2. India (1,321,140,000)

1. Cardiovascular Diseases (24.8%)
2. Respiratory Diseases (10.2%)
3. Tuberculosis (10.1%)
4. Malignant and Other Tumors (9.4%)
5. Ill-Defined Conditions (5.3%)
6. Digestive Diseases (5.1%)
7. Diarrheal Diseases (5.0%)
8. Unintentional Injuries (4.6%)
9. Intentional Self-Harm (3.0%)
10. Malaria (2.8%)

Source: worldatlas.com

3. United States (325,749,000)

1. Heart disease (23.4%)
2. Cancer (malignant neoplasms) (22.5%)
3. Chronic lower respiratory disease (5.6%)
4. Accidents (unintentional injuries) (5.2%)
5. Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases) (5.1%)
6. Alzheimer's disease (3.6%)
7. Diabetes (2.9%)
8. Influenza and pneumonia (2.1%)
9. Kidney disease (nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and nephrosis) (1.8%)
10. Suicide (1.6%)

Source: medicalnewstoday.com

4. Indonesia (261,890,900)

1. Stroke (21.2%)
2. Ischemic Heart Disease (8.9%)
3. Diabetes (6.5%)
4. Lower Respiratory Infections (5.2%)
5. Tuberculosis (TB) (4.3%)
6. Cirrhosis (3.2%)
7. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (3.1%)
8. Road Injury (2.9%)
9. Hypertensive Heart Disease (2.7%)
10. Kidney Diseases (2.6%)

Source: worldatlas.com

           

5. Pakistan (208,881,000)

1. Ischemic Heart Disease (8%)
2. Cancer (8%)
3. Lower-Respiratory Infections (8%)
4. Stroke (6%)
5. Diarrheal Diseases (6%)
6. Neonatal Encephalopathy (5%)
7. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (5%)
8. TB (5%)
9. Preterm Birth Complications (4%)
10. Diabetes (3%)

Source: worldatlas.com

           

6. Brazil (207,985,000)

1. Low Back & Neck Pain (6%)
2. Ischemic Heart Disease (6%)
3. Cancer (4%)
4. Diabetes (4%)
5. Lower Respiratory Infections (3%)
6. Diarrheal Disease (2%)
7. Diabetes (2%)
8. Interpersonal Violence (3%)
9. Iron-deficiency anemia (2%)
10. HIV/AIDS (2%)

Source: GBD Compare, 2013, cdc.gov           

7. Nigeria (193,500,543)

1. Malaria (20%)
2. Lower Respiratory Infections (19%)
3. HIV (9%)
4. Diarrheal Diseases (5%)
5. Road Injuries (5%)
6. Protein-Energy Malnutrition (4%)
7. Cancer (3%)
8. Meningitis (3%)
9. Stroke (3%)
10. Tuberculosis (2%)

Source: GBD Compare, 2010, cdc.gov

           

8. Bangladesh (163,123,000)

1. Cancer (13%)
2. Lower Respiratory Infections (7%)
3. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (7%)
4. Ischemic Heart Disease (6%)
5. Stroke (5%)
6. Preterm Birth Complications (4%)
7. Tuberculosis (3%)
8. Neonatal Encephalopathy (3%)
9. Diabetes (3%)
10. Cirrhosis (3%)

Source: GBD Compare, 2010, cdc.gov

           

9. Russia (146,787,329)

1. Ischemic heart disease (30%)
2. Cerebrovascular disease (22%)
3. Poisoning (3%)
4. Self-inflicted injuries (3%)
5. Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers (2%)
6. Violence (2%)
7. Road traffic accidents (2%)
8. Stomach cancer (2%)
9. Colon and rectum cancers (2%)
10. Cirrhosis of the liver (2%)

Source: cdc.gov

10. Japan (126,750,000)

• Malignant neoplasm (cancer)
• Cardiac disease
• Pneumonia
• Cerebrovascular disease
• Senility
• Freak accident
• Renal failure
• Suicide
• Aortic dissection and aortic aneurysm
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Source: Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, Japan, 2015, nbakki.hatenablog.com

           

11. Mexico (123,364,426)

• Coronary Heart Disease
• Alzheimer’s/Dementia
• Stroke
• Lung Cancers
• Colon-Rectum Cancers
• Lung Disease
• Hypertension
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Influenza and Pneumonia
• Kidney Disease

Source: worldlifeexpectancy.com

12. Philippines (104,587,000)

• Coronary Heart Disease          
• Stroke 
• Influenza and Pneumonia       
• Diabetes Mellitus        
• Tuberculosis   
• Hypertension  
• Lung Disease  
• Kidney Disease           
• Breast Cancer 
• Asthma

Source: worldlifeexpectancy.com

13. Ethiopia (94,351,001)

1. Lower respiratory infections (10%)
2. Diarrheal Diseases (8%)
3. HIV (7%)
4. Tuberculosis (7%)
5. Stroke (7%)
6. Cancer (6%)
7. Ischemic Heart Disease (4%)
8. Preterm Birth Complications (3%)
9. Malaria (2%)
10. Road Injuries (2%)

Source: cdc.gov

14. Vietnam (93,700,000)

• Cardiovascular Diseases
• Neoplasms
• Diabetes/Urological/Blood/Endocrine
• Chronic Respiratory Diseases
• Unintentional Injuries
• Diarrheal Diseases
• Neurological Disorders
• HIV/AIDS & TB
• Transport Injuries
• Cirrhosis

Source: cdc.gov

15. Egypt (93,509,900)

1. Ischemic heart disease (21%)
2. Stroke (14%)
3. Cancer (9%)
4. Cirrhosis (9%)
5. Lower Respiratory Infections (4%)
6. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (4%)
7. Chronic Kidney Disease (3%)
8. Road Injuries (2%)
9. Hepatitis (2%)
10. Diabetes (1%)

Source: GBD Compare 2010, cdc.gov

16. Germany (82,800,000)

• Coronary Heart Disease
• Alzheimer’s/Dementia
• Stroke
• Lung Cancers
• Colon-Rectum Cancers
• Breast Cancer
• Influenza and Pneumonia
• Other Injuries
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Pancreas Cancer

Source: worldlifeexpectancy.com

17. Democratic Republic of the Congo (81,339,988)

1. Diarrheal Diseases (12%)
2. Lower Respiratory Infections (11%)
3. Malaria (7%)
4. Protein-energy Malnutrition (7%)
5. Preterm Birth Complications (5%)
6. Stroke (4%)
7. Birth Asphyxia & Trauma (4%)
8. TB (4%)
9. Meningitis (3%)
10. HIV/AIDS (3%)

Source: WHO Country Health Profile 2012: DRC, cdc.gov

18. Iran (80,425,000)

• Coronary Heart Disease          
• Stroke 
• Road Traffic Accidents          
• Hypertension  
• Influenza and Pneumonia       
• Diabetes Mellitus        
• Stomach Cancer          
• Endocrine Disorders   
• Lung Disease  
• Breast Cancer

Source: worldlifeexpectancy.com

19. Turkey (79,814,871)

• Ischemic Heart Disease
• Cerebrovascular Disease
• Alzheimer Disease
• COPD
• Lung Cancer
• Diabetes
• Chronic Kidney Disease
• Road Injuries
• Hypertensive Heart Disease
• Lower respiratory infections

Source: Top ten causes of deaths in 2016, Wikipedia.

20. Thailand (68,414,000)

1. Cancer (19%)
2. Ischemic Heart Disease (12%)
3. Stroke (10%)
4. Lower Respiratory Infections (9%)
5. HIV (4%)
6. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (4%)
7. Diabetes (4%)
8. Road Injuries (4%)
9. Chronic Kidney Disease (2%)
10. Cirrhosis (2%)

Source: GBD Compare, 2010, cdc.gov

21. France (67,080,000)

• Coronary Heart Disease
• Alzheimer’s/Dementia
• Stroke
• Lung Cancers
• Colon-Rectum Cancers
• Breast Cancer
• Influenza and Pneumonia
• Other Injuries
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Pancreas Cancer

Source: worldlifeexpectancy.com

22. United Kingdom (65,648,100)

• Dementia and Alzheimer disease
• Heart disease
• Lung cancer
• Chronic lower respiratory diseases
• Stroke
• Influenza and pneumonia
• Prostate cancer (Breast cancer in women)
• Colorectal cancer
• Leukemia and lymphomas
• Cirrhosis and other liver disease

Source: express.co.uk

23. Italy (60,532,325)

• Ischemic heart disease
• Cerebrovascular disease
• Alzheimer disease
• Lung cancer
• COPD
• Colorectal cancer
• Hypertensive heart disease
• Diabetes
• Lower respiratory infect
• Chronic kidney disease

Source: healthdata.org

24. Tanzania (57,310,000)

1. HIV (17%)
2. Lower Respiratory Infections (11%)
3. Malaria (7%)
4. Diarrheal Diseases (6%)
5. Tuberculosis (5%)
6. Cancer (5%)
7. Ischemic Heart Disease (3%)
8. Stroke (3%)
9. STDs (3%)
10. Sepsis (2%)

Source: GBD Compare, 2013

25. South Africa (56,521,900)

1. HIV/AIDS (33.2%)
2. Stroke (6.5%)
3. Diabetes mellitus (5.7%)
4. Ischemic heart disease (4.8%)
5. Lower respiratory infections (4.2%)   
6. Tuberculosis (3.8%)
7. Hypertensive heart disease (2.7%)      
8. Interpersonal violence (2.4%) 
9. Diarrhea diseases (2.1%)
10. Road injury (2%)

Source: worldatlas.com

Hair Loss Causes? A Global and An Eternal Question

It is an eternal question worldwide, "Why is my hair falling out?" The causes of hair fall are many. Experts are trying to find out the causes relentlessly. The health.com has found some common causes of hair loss in men and women. Let's see the reasons in brief:

1. Physical Stress: A temporary hair loss may occur because of any physical stressful event such as, a surgery, a severe illness, an accident etc. But there is a good news, hair will start to grow as soon as the body starts to recover.

2. Pregnancy: Pregnancy is a stressful state, and stress causes hair loss. But don't worry, your hair will grow back soon after giving birth to a child successfully.

3. Too much vitamin A: The American Academy of Dermatology is saying that medications or supplements that contain much vitamin A may cause hair loss. So stop taking excess vitamin A.

4. Lack of protein: Take protein rich food such as, fish, meat and eggs much otherwise your body may ration protein by stopping your hair growth.

5. Male Pattern Baldness: Male sex hormones and a combo of genes are responsible for it.

6. Heredity: It is the female version of male pattern baldness. If any woman in your family has a history of hair loss, you may be prone to it.

7. Female hormones: Hormonal balance change during pregnancy and at menopause may cause hair loss.

8. Emotional stress: It causes less hair loss than physical stress.

9. Anemia: Iron deficiency causes anemia and anemia causes hair loss.

10. Hypothyroidism: Underactive thyroid gland cannot pump out sufficient hormones. As a result, Hypothyroidism occurs and hypothyroidism contributes to hair loss.

11. Vitamin B deficiency: Low levels of vitamin B may cause your hair loss.

12. Autoimmune-related hair loss: An overactive immune system causes alopecia areata which causes hair loss.

13. Sudden weight loss: Though weight loss is good for health, sudden weight loss may cause stress that may be a cause of hair loss.

14. Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy destroys rapidly dividing cancer cells. It destroys rapidly dividing hair cells also.

15. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): It is another imbalance in female and male sex hormones which causes hair loss.

16. Antidepressants, blood-pressure and other drugs: Blood thinners and the blood-pressure drugs are more common factors for hair loss.

17. Overstaying: Tight braids, high heat, hair weaves, corn rows, hot-oil treatments etc. affect hair root and cause hair loss.

18. Trichotillomania: It is an "impulse control disorder". People affected by this disorder pull their hair out.

19. Aging: Especially women loses their hair when they enter their 50s and 60s.

20. Anabolic steroids: To bulk up muscle, many take anabolic steroids which is a cause of hair loss.

Thousands of questions come to people's mind about hair loss causes. As hair is a part of our beauty, we cannot neglect it anymore. Among the thousands questions, let's find out some questions and their answers:

Hair loss causes in young males:

What causes hair loss in your 20s? Androgenic alopecia is known as Male Pattern Baldness. Though it can affect both men and women, males are affected by it at their teenage or early 20s. Alopecia areata can cause complete baldness although hair returns in 90% cases. Young adults and children are the most sufferers of it.

Hair loss causes in young females:

About 40 percent of hair loss sufferers are women. The most causes of hair loss in young women are:

• Androgenetic alopecia, 
• Fluctuating hormone (Estrogen) levels, 
• Physical and emotional stress, 
• Pregnancy, 
• Eating disorder, and 
• Excessive styling.

Hair loss environmental causes:

Dust and smoke create air pollution. Dust and smoke contain various kinds of chemicals which settle on the scalp and hair. 'Sensitive Scalp Syndrome' is created by these. As a result, hair roots experience itching, oily scalp, dandruff and pain. All these things cause hair loss.

Can head lice make your hair fall out?

There is no scientific evidence that lice is directly responsible for hair loss. But lice cause inching which causes people to pull out their own hair.

Hair loss is a global problem. To get rid of this problem, we have to know the causes of hair loss first. From the above discussion we have known that physical and emotional stress can cause hair fall. Pollution is also responsible. It is true that, we have no hand in the genetic causes of hair fall, but we can change our life-style to be free from avoidable causes.

Autistic Behavior | Autism Causes Symptoms in Children and in Adults

Autism, what is it? The name of a nervous or emotional problem. Is autism a disability or disorders? No, it is neither a disease nor a hereditary or mental disorders. In English, this problem is called neurodevelopmental disorders. Autism is generally identified as the child's psychological complexity. The symptoms of autism start to manifest since childhood, especially when they are three years of age. People with autism are weak in social behavior and less able in mutual communication. Mental constraints and tendency of doing the same tasks repeatedly are seen. A child, affected by this disease, cannot build social relationships with anybody of the same age or another. If they are called by name, they do not respond. Many of them prefer to communicate in nonverbal way. They like to live in themselves. When they cannot do what they want, they are prone to convulsions. They do not look at anyone's eyes. They are reluctant to share their accessories with anybody. They do not smile or laugh looking at anyone and do not respond to caress. Many of them do not like fondness at all. Generally, autistic children say the same thing over and over again. Autism has become so widespread in the world that the United Nations (UN) is celebrating World Autism Awareness Day on April 2 every year.

Autistic:

Autism affected persons are called autistic. Some people call the autistic children as mentally challenged. Some autistic children display very special skills sometimes. Autistic children are very knowledgeable. But like other normal children, their knowledge is not the same in every field. Some of them have great knowledge on mathematics, some on science. Some can draw great pictures and some have great memorizing power. And for this reason, an autistic child may become a great scientist if he gets proper care and attention.

Many experts think that super-scientists Einstein and Newton had autism. Many other famous scientists, poets, writers and president had signs of autism. The reason of mentioning the famous persons is that, maybe the unnatural baby next to you is autistic. Help him to grow up. He may be a famous person one day. Even you may be an autistic, because 2-4 persons are affected by autism in every one thousand people. The number may be more or less in terms of areas.

Who are affected by Autism?

Children are affected by autism since their birth. Autism early signs are revealed after three years. Now question may rise, “Only children are affected by autism? How do the autistic children live when they grow up?” Actually, the symptoms of autism are expressed in childhood. Autism is cured when they grow up. Because of autism, many children cannot adapt to the environment. As a result, many of them face premature death. Many of them grow up but with abnormality. However, autism turns to a devastating form in childhood. Most autistics have convulsions and it is expressed if their normal activity is prevented. Many die due to this convulsions. For this reason, autistic children should be kept away from the water bodies, roofs of the buildings and from the fire. They should have a partner during traveling and crossing the road.

What are the causes of Autism?

Researchers could not find out the exact cause of autism. They think that, there are genetic, biologic and environmental factors behind autism. It is generally accepted that, abnormalities in brain structure or function cause autism. Genes play a major role in the development of autism. Lack of proper care during pregnancy may cause autism also.

Characteristics of Autistics:

An autistic child may be too much capricious, stubborn and offensive. He may have unintended intimidation and convulsions. The behaviors and sensitization of an autistic tend to be much different from others. Responses to sound, light and touch of an autistic is quite different and strange. Physically, people cannot differentiate an autistic child from a common child. Occasionally, autism comes together with numerous physical obstructions. The brain size of an autistic is larger than normal, but its effect is still unclear.

The characteristics of autistics vary from one another. The following are some of the main features:

• Doing the same task repeatedly, doing more if restricted.
• Throwing and breaking the things.
• Being engaged in self-works, no response to anybody's call.
• Without giving response to anybody's call, just mocking up.
• Seeking to stay away or not mixing with everyone.
• Not letting to change own environment, liking to stay in one place.
• Expressing severe reactions unless getting the expected things.
• Incomprehensible movements.
• Doing the work until that is done.

Autism Treatment:

What is the best treatment for autism? The first treatment of an autistic child is to identify his autism. It is not possible to treat autistic children with any type of medicine. Rather, special education arrangements have to be made for him. There is no alternative to this education for his treatment. Through this education, it is possible to make him move freely. So if the children with autism get opportunity of education, they will not be a burden for the society but become wealth. Because they are very talented. To use their talent, special education is needed. For this reason, children with autism are called the children with special needs or intellectual needs. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends the following treatments:

• Behavioral training and management.
• Specialized therapies which include speech, occupational, and physical therapy.
• Using medicines for depression, anxiety, hyperactivity, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors.
• Community support and parent training.

Autism patients live with many problems. Many people think that these traits are children's will or mind's imagination. So many people behave badly with these children. We have to remember that, autism is not a disease. A little awareness and love can ensure a pleasant life of an autistic.

Chikungunya Facts | Causes Outbreaks and Sufferings

In recent times, Chikungunya has caught global attention. Many parts of the world have already experienced chikungunya outbreak. The mosquito borne viral disease is not so deadly but causes much sufferings. In this circumstances, let's know the facts of Chikungunya.

Chikungunya means 'to become contorted'. Chikungunya meaning expresses the symptom of the disease. In 1952, southern Tanzania experienced the first chikungunya outbreak. A RNA virus is responsible for this disease. Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus are the two mosquito species who are the main culprits for spreading chikungunya virus. For your kind information, I want to inform you that these species also spread dengue fever.

Chikungunya Symptoms:

What are the most significant Chikungunya symptoms? High fever and joint pain. The other symptoms are:

•  headache,
•  joint swelling,
•  muscle pain,
•  skin rash,
•  nausea and
•  fatigue.

Chikungunya is not a fatal disease in most cases. But the problem is the long-term effects of chikungunya, joint pain. If you are unlucky, you may suffer from it for months.

Chikungunya Diagnosis:

What can you do for Chikungunya diagnosis? Chikungunya Blood test includes serum or plasma. The test detects virus and viral nucleic acid. Most significantly it detects virus-specific immunoglobulin IgM and neutralizing antibodies.

Chikungunya Prevention:

What can you do for chikungunya prevention? Not much. There is no chikungunya vaccine yet which can prevent the virus. So, just prevent mosquito bites. Don't forget that the mosquitos bite at the day time most.

Chikungunya in different parts of the world:

Chikungunya mainly occurs in Asia, Africa and the Indian subcontinent. Europe experienced the first chikungunya in 2007 when a localized outbreak occurred in north-eastern Italy. America reported 37,480 confirmed cases and 693,489 suspected cases in 2015. Among the South American countries, Brazil, Bolivia and Colombia reported the most chikungunya cases.

Is there any chikungunya in Australia? According to the information provided by nt.gov.au, Aedes aegypti is found in Cairns and Townsville, and north Queensland towns. In March 2006 in Tennant Creek, and in May 2008 in Groote Eylandt, the species was established but eradicated very quickly. The mosquitoes were found in Tennant Creek again in 2011 and an elimination program is underway there.

Bangladesh was free from chikungunya. But in 2017, chikungunya outbreak in Bangladesh occurs in the capital. According to outbreaknewstoday.com, nearly 3,000 people were affected by chikungunya in Dhaka by July 14, 2017.

What is the condition of chikungunya in Brazil? According to brazilgovnews.gov.br, Brazil recorded 10,294 cases of chikungunya by 18 February 2017, which was 43,567 in 2016.

Is there any chikungunya in Costa Rica? The Pan American Health Organization confirmed nearly 60,000 chikungunya cases in the Caribbean islands in the first half of 2014, which was showed up in Costa Rica later in the year. Chikungunya was strongly established there in 2015 and it is getting highest priority for health officials. 

Chikungunya Outbreaks:

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), chikungunya caused outbreak in many countries in recent years. The recent chikungunya outbreaks were:

• In 2017: France.
• In 2016: Kenya, United States of America and Argentina.
• In 2015: Spain, Senegal.
• In 2014: France.
• In 2013: French part of the Caribbean isle of Saint Martin.
• In 2006: India, South West Indian Ocean, La Reunion Island (France).

Chikungunya and Zika:

What are the similarities and differences between chikungunya and zika?

• In both cases, female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes transmit the viruses. 
• No vaccines, no medications for both. 
• Supportive care of the symptoms is the only treatment. 
• The symptoms of Zika is mild, on the other hand, joint pain caused by Chikungunya lasts for a long time. 
• But the most serious impact of Zika is microcephaly of newborn babies, which is caused by zika infected pregnant mothers. 
• You may carry the viruses but you may not know that. That means, the viruses can stay in your body without showing any symptoms. 
• You can control chikungunya and zika by controlling vector mosquitos.

Chikungunya treatment:

Is there any chikungunya treatment home remedies? Actually, there is no preventive vaccine or medicine to treat chikungunya. The cdc.gov has given you some advice to treat the symptoms.

• Take rest a lot and drink much fluids. 
• To reduce fever and pain, you can take acetaminophen or paracetamol but you cannot take aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. 
• As infected mosquitos spread the virus, prevent mosquito bites.

Chikungunya rash:

What are the chikungunya skin rash treatment or home remedies for chikungunya rashes? The thehindu.com gave dermatologist Rohit Barta's tips. According to the suggestions,

•  don't go out in the sun (if needed, use a good quantity of sunscreen),
•  don't eat citrus fruits and foods, and
•  take anti-allergic medicines.

We are going to conclude our discussion today. Chikungunya is an infectious disease. And, it affects many people within a very short period of time. Although the death rate of chikungunya is very low, we have to be aware much. Controlling the vector mosquitos and being abstain from mosquito bites are imperative. Only our awareness can prevent the disease to a great extent.

World Health Days | For Our Awareness | For Our Lives

World Health Days are celebrated for many purposes such as, to promote important public health issues, to raise public awareness, to encourage people, to prevent, detect and treat different kinds of diseases etc. World Health Days list is long. In every month of the year, one or more health days are observed globally. To be aware of diseases and conscious of our health, we should know about the Health Days and participate in the programs arranged to celebrate the days. It is our responsibility as human beings. So at first, let's know why and when the World Health Days are observed and for what purposes.

January

World Braille Day - January 4th

Every year, the World Braille Day is observed on 4th January worldwide to raise awareness about the struggle of blind and visually impaired people. The day is the birthday of Louis Braille. Louis Braille invented Braille reading and writing system. The blind and visually impaired people use this tactile system. The celebration of the day gives recognition to the achievements and contributions of Louis Braille.

World Leprosy Day - January 30th or its nearest Sunday

January 30th or its nearest Sunday is the observation day of World Leprosy Day. The day is observed internationally. The day's aim is to create public awareness about Leprosy (Hansen's Disease). Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, India realized the importance of leprosy. He died on January 30th. To commemorate his death, the day was chosen.

February

World Cancer Day - February 4th

To raise awareness and encourage the prevention, detection and treatment, a truly global event, the World Cancer Day is observed on February 4th. The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) founded the day aiming to stop millions of preventable deaths every year. Along with raising awareness, they educate people, press governments and individuals globally for taking action against cancer.

Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day - February 14th

Can you remember the day February 14th? Yes, it is Valentine's Day. On this special day, A Day for Hearts which is called Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day is observed. The main purpose of the day is to raise awareness, honor and remember those who are born with a heart defect.

World Rare Disease Day - February 28th or 29th (in a Leap Year)

To raise awareness for rare diseases (a rare disease affects a small number of the population, most rare diseases are genetic), World Rare Disease Day is observed on the last day of February. The purpose of the day is not only raising awareness but also improving access to treatments and medical representation for those who are living with rare and genetic diseases. It involves their families also.

March

World Kidney Day - 2nd Thursday in March

World Kidney Day is celebrated on the 2nd Thursday in March. It is an annual global health awareness and education event. Every year, Kidney charities, patient groups, individuals and healthcare professionals organize numerous local, national and international events to focus the importance of the kidneys. Their aim is to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease. World Kidney Day date was set in 2006 when 66 nations observed the day for the first time.

World Water Day - 22nd March

International World Water Day is observed annually on 22 March. The day was initiated by the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in 1993. The main focuses of the day are: making attention on the importance of freshwater, sanitation and hygiene facilities around the globe, especially in the developing world.

World TB Day - March 24th

Every year, World TB (Tuberculosis) Day is observed on 24th March. The aim of the day is to build public awareness that TB is remaining a global epidemic today and to eliminate the disease. Tuberculosis kills almost 1.5 million people each year. Most of the deaths are taken place in the developing countries. Dr Robert Koch discovered the cause of tuberculosis and announced his discovery on March 24th. To commemorate the event, World TB Day is celebrated on that day.

Epilepsy Day (Purple Day) - March 26th

The Purple Day or Epilepsy Awareness Day is an annual event observed on March 26th. To increase awareness about epilepsy worldwide is the main goal of the day. On the day, people from all countries of the world are invited to wear purple and celebrate events in support of epilepsy awareness. Cassidy Megan of Nova Scotia, Canada started the day in 2008. According to WHO (World Health Organization), nearly 50 million people globally live with epilepsy.

April

World Health Day - April 7th

The World Health Day is observed on 7th April every year. It is a health awareness day. The World Health Organization (WHO) and other related organizations are the sponsors of the day. The WHO held the first World Health Assembly in 1948. According to the decision of the assembly, the World Health Day is celebrated from the year 1950, marking the founding of the WHO. Local, regional and international events are organized by the WHO on the day. Numerous governments and non-governmental organizations acknowledge the day and organize various activities.

World Parkinson's Day - April 11th

Every year, World Parkinson's Day is observed on 11th April globally. Parkinson's is not a curable disease. Parkinson's Day is celebrated to raise public awareness for changing in the treatment and management of the condition of the disease. Parkinson's disease is named after James Parkinson, an English doctor who published the first Essay describing Shaking Palsy in 1817. To honor him, his birthday 11th April has been selected as the World Parkinson's Day.

World Hemophilia Day - April 17th

What is World Hemophilia Day? It is an awareness day marking hemophilia and other bleeding disorders held on 17th April every year. Frank Schnabell established the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH), a non-profit organization in 1963. To honor Frank Schnabell, the World Hemophilia Day is observed on his birthday April 17th since 1989. The day is officially recognized by the World Health Organization.

World Meningitis Day - April 24th

Confederation of Meningitis Organizations (CoMo) are responsible for celebrating World Meningitis Day on April 24th each year. On the day, people around the world get an opportunity to raise their voices for meningitis. Every year more than one million people are affected and 170,000 people die because of bacterial meningitis. Observing the day helps to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of meningitis as well as to increase knowledge of available vaccines.

May

World Asthma Day - First Tuesday of May

To improve asthma awareness and care, Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) organizes the World Asthma Day on the first Tuesday of May worldwide every year. The first World Asthma Day was celebrated in 1998. According to WHO, more than 300 million people suffer from asthma and people in all countries are affected by asthma.

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day - May 8th

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement organizes World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day on May 8th every year. The first Nobel Peace Prize winner and founder of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Henry Dunant was born on 8th May. To commemorate his birthday, the date was selected. The day was first celebrated in 1948. The day honors Red Cross's seven Principles - Humanity, Unity, Independence, Neutrality, Voluntary Service, Impartiality and Universality.

World Lupus Day - May 10th

A global health problem, Lupus is a chronic, serious, life-altering, autoimmune disease. It has the power of damaging any part of our body such as joints, skin or/and inner body organs. The World Lupus Federation observes World Lupus Day on 10th May every year. The main purpose of the day is to make awareness and control of Lupus.

International CFS Awareness Day - May 12th

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) is a substantial disability which affects daily activities. Depression and frustration are the symptoms of the disease. To increase awareness among the people International CFS Awareness Day is observed on 12th May every year.

World Digestive Health Day - May 29th

World Digestive Health Day is organized every year on 29th May by the World Gastroenterology Organization (WGO), in association with the WGO Foundation. They also initiate yearlong public health campaign globally focusing a particular digestive disorder. The aim of targeting a certain digestive disorder is to prevent, prevalent, diagnose, manage and treat the disorder. The World Digestive Health Day is observed since 2005.

World No Tobacco Day - May 31st

Every year, all the United Nations member states have been celebrating World No Tobacco Day on 31st May since 1987. The intention of the day is to highlight the negative effects of tobacco use and to draw attention to the widespread use of tobacco. Each year, tobacco kills nearly 6 million people all around the world. Among them, 600,000 are non-smokers who are exposed to second-hand smoke. The World Health Organization's (WHO) member states created the World No Tobacco Day.

World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day- Last Wednesday of May

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease which affects the brain, the optic nerves of the eyes and the spinal cord. It causes disability in young adults. To raise awareness about MS disease, a day is observed. The last Wednesday of May is officially marked for World Multiple Sclerosis Day (WMSD). The MS International Federation (MSIF), in association with its members introduced WMSD in 2009.

June

World Blood Donor Day - June 14th

The day June 14th was initiated in 2004 as the World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). June 14th is the birth anniversary of Karl Landsteiner who distinguished the main blood groups. The day raises awareness of the necessity of safe blood and blood products. It also thanks to the donors for their precious gifts of blood. Among the eight official global public health campaigns organized by the WHO, WBDD is one.

July

World Hepatitis Day - July 28th

Every year, on 28th July World Hepatitis Day is observed. The aim is to raise awareness about Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. It is one of the eight days for global public health campaigns marked by WHO. The journey of World Hepatitis Day actually started in 2004 as the International Hepatitis C Awareness Day celebrated on October 1st. Later the name and date was changed. In 2008, the first International World Hepatitis Day was observed on May 19th. In 2010, the date was changed to July 28th.

September

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day - 9th September

FASD Awareness Day is observed on 9th September all around the world every year. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause fetal alcohol spectrum disorders that are very dangerous. To raise awareness about this dangers, FASD Awareness Day is celebrated since 9.9.99. On the day at 9:09, bells are rung in every time zone from Alaska to New Zealand.

World Suicide Prevention Day - 10th September

Every year, World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is observed on September 10th all around the world. The aim of the day is to prevent suicides. The day is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), in association with the World Federation for Mental Health and the World Health Organization (WHO).

World Lymphoma Awareness Day - 15th September

Every year, 15th September is the day of celebration of World Lymphoma Awareness Day (WLAD). An increasingly common form of cancer is lymphoma. To raise awareness of lymphoma, the day is observed. A non-profit organization, Lymphoma Coalition (LC) hosts the event. The first WLAD was celebrated in 2004.

World Alzheimer’s Day - 21st September

To raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer's cause, the World Alzheimer's Day is observed all over the globe on September 21st every year. Actually, World Alzheimer's Month is celebrated throughout September which was launched in 2012.

Ataxia Awareness Day - 25th September

Do you know, what is Ataxia? It is a fatal genetically-based degenerative neurological sign of lack of muscle control or coordination of voluntary movements. To raise awareness of this rare disease International Ataxia Awareness Day (IAAD) is observed on 25th September each year.

World Rabies Day - 28th September

To prevent and highlight progress in defeating rabies, World Rabies Day is observed on 28th September every year. Louis Pasteur developed the first vaccine for rabies. He died on September 28th. To commemorate him World Rabies Day is celebrated on that day.

World Heart Day - 29th September

World Heart Day falls on September 29th each year. The day is sponsored by the World Heart Federation. The aim of the day is to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease. The day was first celebrated in 2000. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Heart Foundation (WHF) jointly took the initiative.

October

World Mental Health Day - 10th October

To educate and make awareness, World Mental Health Day is observed on 10th October each year around the world. The day was first celebrated in 1992. The initiative of observing the day was taken by the World Federation for Mental Health. Some countries celebrate this day as an awareness week.

World Sight Day - Second Thursday of October

It is a global awareness making event, takes place on the second Thursday of October each year. The aim of the day is to focus on blindness and vision impairment. The Lions Club International Foundation initiated the day in 2000. 

World Food Day - 16th October

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) was established on 16th October in 1945. In honor of the day, World Food Day is observed on October 16th. To raise awareness of the causes behind poverty and hunger, the day is observed. The day was established in 1979 by FAO's Member States.

World Osteoporosis Day - 20th October

An annual event, World Osteoporosis Day falls on 20th October. For raising global awareness to prevent, diagnose, and treat osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease, the day is observed. The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) organizes the event. The day was initiated in 1996.

International Stuttering Awareness Day - 22nd October

To raise global awareness of the speech disorder of stuttering, International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD) is observed on 22nd October each year. The day was declared in 1999. The International Fluency Association (IFA) and the International Stuttering Association (ISA) jointly selected the day.

November

World Diabetes Day - 14th November

November 14th is World Diabetes Day. The day was initiated by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), in association with the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1991. In 2006, it became a UN's official day. To raise awareness the day focuses the rapid rise of diabetes all over the world.

European Antibiotic Awareness Day - 18th November

Antibiotic resistance is a public threat. So, the use of antibiotic has to be prudent. And to aware people of this issues, the European Antibiotic Awareness Day is observed on 18th November each year. The day falls in World Antibiotic Awareness Week (3rd week of November).

December

World Aids Day - 1st December

To raise awareness of AIDS pandemic, World AIDS Day is observed on the first day of December. The day was initiated in 1988. The day is celebrated globally by Government and non-government organizations and individuals. All member States of the United Nations observe the day.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities - 3rd December

The United Nations celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) December 3rd every year. It is a global event taking place since 1992. Disabled people have dignity and rights. Everybody has to support them. So, awareness has to be raised. And, by focusing all these things, IDPD is observed.

Besides the above mentioned World Health Days, week-long and month-long health days are celebrated around the world. The weeks and months are:

• Brain Awareness Week
• IBS, National Autism & Cesarean Awareness Month
• Hepatitis and Lyme Disease Awareness Month
• Brain Injury Awareness Week
• International Men’s Health Week
• International Group B Strep Awareness Month
• World Breast Feeding Week
• Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month
• Breast Cancer, Lupus & Rett Syndrome Awareness Month
• Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

We will discuss the week-long and month-long health days in another article in future. There are a lot of things to know about the health days. So, visit the health websites to get detail information. I have given the sources of my information below so that you can visit the sites easily for your expected information. We should know about the health days and raise awareness. Only our voluntary participation can make the days successful.