Poliomyelitis
Polio (poliomyelitis) mainly affects children under five years of age. One in 200 infections leads to irreversible paralysis (usually in the legs). Among those paralysed, 5% to 10% die when their breathing muscles become immobilized. Polio cases ... [... more]
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New survey finds highest rates of drug-resistant TB to date
The report, "Anti-tuberculosis drug resistance in the world", is based on data collected between 2002 and 2006 on 90 000 TB patients in 81 countries. It found that extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB), a virtually untreatable form [... more]
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Bride-to-be bootcamp
We all want to look our best on our wedding day which, for most of us, means dropping a little weight. The key to looking absolutely ravishing is to slim down the healthy way so not only is your figure great, but also your skin, eyes and ... [... more]
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Experts set tolerable level for melamine intake
The international experts gathered by WHO have not set a "safe" level of melamine but they have established a "tolerable" level. Melamine is a contaminant that should not be in food. However, sometimes it is unavoidable. TDI [... more]
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WHO / 10 facts on injuries and violence
With more than 5 million deaths every year, violence and injuries account for 9% of global mortality, as many deaths as from HIV, malaria and tuberculosis combined. Eight of the 15 leading causes of death for people ages 15 to 29 years are ... [... more]
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Informe sobre la salud en el mundo
El Informe sobre la salud en el mundo 2007 - un porvenir más seguro Protección de la salud pública mundial en el siglo XXI marca un hito en la historia de la salud pública y señala lo que podría ser uno de los [... more]
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Disease Outbreak News
Please see WHO news via RSS for further information and instructions Avian influenza - situation in Viet Nam - update Avian influenza - situation in Egypt - update 4 Avian influenza - situation in Egypt - update 3 Ebola Reston in pigs and humans ... [... more]
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Prostatectomy - for cancer
Radical prostatectomy is one treatment for prostate cancer. This surgery involves removing the prostate gland and the seminal vesicles. Possible side effects of surgery include urinary incontinence and impotence. Radical prostatectomy is one of ... [... more]
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Injectable contraceptives: "Depo"
Thickens the mucus at the entrance to the uterus (cervix) so that the sperm cannot get through to fertilise the egg Alters the lining of the uterus so any fertilised egg will not implant and grow. It should be started within 3 days of a period ... [... more]
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WHO / Countries
All countries which are Members of the United Nations may become members of WHO by accepting its Constitution. Other countries may be admitted as members when their application has been approved by a simple majority vote of the World Health ... [... more]
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Breastfeeding - information for fathers
Some fathers feel that, because they can't breastfeed their baby, they will not become really close to their baby in the first months and beyond. However, there are lots of other ways for fathers to bond with babies besides feeding them, and ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Lupus explained
Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or SLE) is an auto-immune condition that causes various tissues in the body to become inflamed. Lupus is one of a number of auto-immune illnesses, which means that instead of the person's immune system ... [... more]
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