My heart, your heart! The world heart day occurs annually on the 29th of September and is aimed at creating awareness on the importance of a healthy heart. This year, we are all urged to make a promise to our hearts “Eat more vegetables and fruits, get more active and avoid smooking”. IHO with the …
Although all blood is made of the same basic elements, not all blood is alike. In fact, there are eight different common blood types, which are determined by the presence or absence of certain antigens – substances that can trigger an immune response if they are foreign to the body. Since some antigens can trigger …
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INTRODUCTION AND LITERATURE REVIEW Hypertension, also known as high or raised blood pressure, is a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure. Blood is carried from the heart to all parts of the body in the vessels. Each time the heart beats, it pumps blood into the vessels. Blood pressure is created …
This orphanage is a home to about 25 kids ranging from 1 to 25 years of age. It is also home to some elderly women and other occasional visitors. The doors of this orphanage are always open to those who are willing to pay them a visit. The IHO has as one of its objectives …
HIV continues to be a major global health issue, having claimed more than 35 million lives so far. In 2015, 4.3 million Cameroonians infected. There are approximately 36.7 million people living with HIV at the end of 2016 with 1.8 million becoming newly infected in 2016 globally. 54% of adults and 43% of children living …
Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose (or blood sugar), which leads over time to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves. The most common is type 2 diabetes, usually in adults, which occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t make enough …
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