PREVENTION OF DISEASES
We know the statement " Prevention is better than cure " which indicates disease - an abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure and function of all part of an organism and that is not due to any immediate external injury or affected as inherited disease. Among diseases majority are acquired diseases which transmitted from one person to another is called as infectious diseases. So the above statement worth here, we can avoid the chances of pathogen entry by taking necessary precautions there by preventing the disease that is better than curing the disease by treatment.
Perhaps even more surprising is that several deadliest diseases partially preventable and the majority of diseases which can be prevented with the help of healthcare as well as personal hygiene.
Ways to Prevent the Spread of Infectious Diseases
• Wash hands often - It is especially important before and after preparing food and before eating and after using the toilet.
• Get Vaccinated - Immunization can drastically reduce chance of contracting many diseases.
• Use antibiotics sensibly - Use only when prescribed in prescribed doses.
• Stay at home if you have signs and symptoms of any infection.
• Disinfect ' HOT ZONES ' in your home - these include the kitchen and bathroom where the concentration of bacteria and other infectious agents are more.
• Don’t share personal items - Use your own tooth brush, combs, razor blade and dining utensils.
• Travel wisely - Don’t fly when you are ill.
when you think of deadliest disease in the world, our mind probably jumps in to fast acting, incurable one like
• Covid 19 (2019)
• Global influenza pandemic (2018)
• Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV)
• Swine flu
• Malaria
• Spanish flu (1920)
• Ebola
Apart from the above Some deadliest diseases in the history are:-
• Bubonic Plague (The Black Death)-1353
• Small pox (The Speckled Monster) -10000 BC
• Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
• Avian Influenza
• Leprosy
• Polio - The most dreaded childhood disease.
Currently we have vaccines and treatments for most of the above disease. But that time these diseases take more life in a short period of time. Now we are suffering with a virus known as covid its typically a virus that come in the category of SARS virus which badly affects the respiratory system.
Some other diseases which commonly comes in our daily life situation will have the same effect like the other deadliest diseases. mentioned above. which include
• HEART DISEASE
It occurs when the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart become narrowed.
Prevention
i. Exercise Regularly
ii. Maintain a healthy weight
iii. Avoid Smoking
• STROKE
It occurs when an artery in the brain is blocked or ruptured by an accident or any trauma.
Prevention
i. Control high blood pressure with medication or surgery.
ii. Maintain a regular exercise.
iii. Maintain a healthy diet with low sodium.
• CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)
Which is long term progressive lung disease that make berating difficult.
Prevention
i. Stop smoking and to avoid second hand smoke
ii. use preventive masks those who are working in factories.
• LOWER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS.
Which includes infections in our airways and lungs. It can be due to
a. Influenza
b. Pneumonia
c. Bronchitis
d. Tuberculosis
Prevention
i. Take vaccines for pneumonia.
ii. Wash your hands regularly.
iii. Avoid touching your face and nose.
WHO Guidelines to prevent diseases.
What is WHO?
The world health organization is a specialized agency of the united nations responsible for international public health.
Preventive measures after WHO
Simple infection prevention actions such as hand hygiene are important to ensure patient safety in several health care delivery situations. Through integrated strategy infection, prevention, and control also significantly contribute to other priorities such as stopping the spread of antimicrobial resistance and outbreak. Overall hand hygiene and infection prevention control ensure quality of care in the context of universal health coverage.
Overview
So the outcome of above information which include disease prevention is a procedure through which individual. Particularly those with risk factors for a disease are treated in order to prevent a disease from occurring. Treatment normally begins either before signs and symptoms of the disease occur or shortly thereafter. Treatment can include patient education, lifestyle modification and the drugs. So the statement as we said before will be worthy - "PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE".
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