Diseases

A disease is a particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism, and that is not due to any immediate external injury. Diseases are often known to be medical conditions that are associated with specific signs and symptoms. A disease may be caused by external factors such as pathogens or by internal dysfunctions. For example, internal dysfunctions of the immune system can produce a variety of different diseases, including various forms of immunodeficiency, hypersensitivity, allergies and autoimmune disorders. In humans, disease is often used more broadly to refer to any condition …

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HAI: Health Action International · 3 November 2024 English

The medical importance of snakes There are more than 3,000 species of snakes in the world, 600 of which are venomous and 200 are considered by the World Health Organization …

Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases, 2013; 19: 26. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/p


Australian Human Rights Commission · 1 November 2024 English

This report compiles insights from extensive consultations with First Nations communities across Australia to inform a National Anti-Racism Framework. Highlighting the prevalence of systemic racism, the report addresses racism in …

Nations peoples experience higher rates of chronic diseases, mental health issues, and a significantly lower outcomes, including higher incidences of chronic diseases and lower life expectancy (Kairus et al., 2021)


WHO: World Health Organization · 1 November 2024 English

The Government of Ukraine aims to develop a robust health system providing high-quality, free services to all citizens and aligning with European Union standards. Key to this goal is strengthening …

population and a large burden of noncommunicable diseases. As per the Global Burden of Disease study (2007–2017)


WHO: World Health Organization · 1 November 2024 English

Health matters. The health sector is an important and innovative industry, as well as a source of stable employment for many people. Health systems support active and productive populations, reduce …

musculoskeletal complaints and flu (and related diseases) are some of the common reasons that people need years have relatively low numbers of chronic diseases such as diabetes, congestive heart failure and


WHO: World Health Organization · 1 November 2024 French

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1ST NOVEMBER 2024 WHO web sites on infectious diseases – Sites internet de l’OMS sur les maladies infectieuses sanitaires Foodborne diseases https://www.who.int/health-topics/foodborne-diseases#tab=- tab_1 Maladies Neglected tropical diseases https://www.who.int/health-topics/neglected-tropical-diseases#- tab=tab_1 Maladies


WHO: World Health Organization · 1 November 2024 English

Health matters. The health sector is an important and innovative industry, as well as a source of stable employment for many people. Health systems support active and productive populations, reduce …

address the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases in Tajikistan Tajikistan’s younger demographic ensuring that the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and their risk factors in these age groups groups are effectively addressed. Noncommunicable diseases are estimated to account for 69% of all deaths cardiovascular diseases, 10% due to cancers, 4% due to chronic respiratory diseases and 2% due to diabetes hypertension and prevention of cardiovascular diseases in primary health care in one Tajik district


WHO: World Health Organization · 1 November 2024 English

Fungal infections are common among the general population and may be life-threatening, particularly for severely ill, immunocompromised and hospitalized patients. The proliferation of fungal strains can be triggered by antibiotic …

essential to treat human and animal infectious diseases and use in plant production. AMR occurs when effective antimicrobials to treat infectious diseases. Unless appropriate action is taken, decades of the lack of resources and attention to fungal diseases in addition to climate change. This necessitates settings. As a result, the exact burden of fungal diseases and antifungal resistance is largely unknown, implementation of a global blueprint to tackle fungal diseases and AMR. This initiative aims to close critical


ADB: Asian Development Bank · 31 October 2024 English

The inaugural Asia-Pacific Climate Report offers an overview of the region’s evolving climate landscape, up-to-date public perceptions, and key areas for policy responses.

more extreme heat, floods, storms, and infectious diseases. Just 9 years after the adoption of the Paris floods and storms, and the spread of infectious diseases, are already affecting billions of people around


ADB: Asian Development Bank · 31 October 2024 English

The Group of Twenty is dedicated to establishing a comprehensive and integrated framework for strong, sustainable, balanced, and inclusive growth.

with a focus on mental health, noncommunicable diseases, and women’s and girls’ health (G20 communiqué report early, and respond rapidly to infectious diseases. • Antimicrobial resistance: Commits to fighting regional, and global preparedness against infectious diseases. • Continuous vigilance: Emphasizes the importance responsive to the threat posed by infectious diseases. Conclusion The G20 Leaders’ Brisbane Statement


WHO: World Health Organization · 31 October 2024 English

The Tenth high-level meeting of the Small Countries Initiative (‎SCI)‎, which took place in Limassol, Cyprus, on 10–12 April 2024, brought together ministers of health and secretaries of state from …

magnetic resonance imaging NCDs noncommunicable diseases NGOs nongovernmental organizations NMP WHO Novel international levels, with a focus on cancer, rare diseases and transformative action for health and climate be a model for the treatment and care of rare diseases. Discrepancies in accessing essential cancer medicines treatment of cancer (especially in children) and rare diseases is another area of inequality in the SCI countries Session 1 Cancer has overtaken cardiovascular diseases as the leading cause of premature death in countries


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