Is addiction a disease or a choice Addiction involves changes in the way the body and brain function. Addiction can be caused by the frequent use of harmful substances by…
Controlling Infectious Diseases in Cuba Question One In 1981, Cuba formed arduous and dynamic environmental surveillance program to resist dengue hemorrhagic epidemic through its exceptional blend of PHC tactics drove…
Communicable Diseases Chapter 13 deals with communicable diseases globally. Several cases have been discussed in the chapter. Each case in the chapter concerns specific communicable diseases. The chapter presents several…
Impairments of attention in Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive brain condition that gradually impairs memory, language, judgment, and decision making. AD further progresses to the inability…
Causes of Chronic Obstructive Respiratory Disease (COPD) Emphysema: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a respiratory disease that attacks the trachea, then the bronchus, and finally, the alveoli. The…
Action Plan for the Community Health Program on Chronic Diseases Community health refers to the health of the general public (Katigbak et al., 2015). It refers to the resources…
Disease Description and Epidemiology Pericarditis is a condition in which the pericardium gets inflamed. The pericardium is a sac that is fibro-serous that envelops the heart to protects and support…
PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE From the patient’s age, the type of muscles affected and the signs shown, the patient is most likely suffering from a condition known as intermittent claudication. Intermittent…
Parkinson’s disease Introduction Parkinson’s disease is defined as a brain disorder that leads to shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with walking, balance, and coordination. Therefore, Parkinson’s symptoms gradually become worse…
MS central nervous system disease Introduction Controversy, however, exists on the actual biological meaning of Multiple Sclerosis as many biological researchers describe the disease in different versions. According to Polman…