This chapter discusses the complexity of the emerging field of adolescent health and it addresses health-related concerns that are extremely diverse — from cigarette smoking to obesity, from pregnancy to essential hypertension, and from automobile accidents to persistent depression. The levels of ...
Stay proactive by discussing any concerns, maintaining a record of your medical history, and being informed about recommended screenings based on your age and risk factors. Practice Self-Care Self-care is not indulgent; it is necessary for maintaining overall well-being. Make time for activities ...
Encourage them to reach out if they have any concerns or questions and be responsive and attentive when they do. There is nothing more important than making your patients stay calm, feel comfortable, and at ease during dental surgery. Once you’ve followed these tips and tricks, you can crea...
One-third of US adults are considered obese, having a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m², according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Serious health concerns associated with obesity include increased risk for hypertension, stroke, coronary heart disease, dyslipidemia, type...
Monitoring how you feel and communicating concerns with your healthcare provider is important. In some cases, more serious side effects such as pancreatitis or allergic reactions can occur. Drug Interactions When considering taking Ozempic, it’s crucial to be aware of potential drug interactions ...
For a long time, obesity has been one of the notable health concerns that America has struggled with during the last five decades .Obesity as a health concern is not limited to America alone, it is a serious concern among other affluent societies like European countries. A considerable number...
In addition, there is increasing concerns regarding the vulnerability of many children to the adverse emotional and social obesity consequences. The effects of some of these consequences may be immediate with undesirable health outcomes and potentially lasting effects (Puhl & Latner, 2007). Childhood ...
and affecting children as well as adults. Indeed, it is now so common that it is replacing the more traditional public health concerns, includingmalnutritionandinfectious disease, as one of the most significant contributors to ill health.” Given the rising rates of obesity, the epidemic is only...
Obesity has become a global epidemic and public health crisis. Nearly two billion adults worldwide are considered overweight, and more than half of them are classified as obese [62]. The number of people with diabetes which is closely related to obesity is estimated to reach 578 million by 20...
The widespread nature of PFAS exposures from everyday consumer products and drinking water, coupled with the potential for long-term health impacts from these birth outcomes such as low birth weight, should elevate concerns worldwide. Evidence has shown that compared to normal weight infants, low-...