HPV stands for human papillomavirus. HPV infection is the most common sexually transmitted infection. There are a large number of discovered HPV strains that lead to different diseases.
Today, there are up to 1,600 fatalities from accidental falls in Thailand. It is the second leading cause of unintentional deaths, following road accidents.
Even if one takes good care of their physical health, it doesn't guarantee that they will be free from illness or disease forever. For example, emergency heart conditions can occur suddenly. One might be enjoying a New Year's party and suddenly experience symptoms of a heart disease, even if they have never detected any abnormalities before. However, if there is a risk, one may still encounter such conditions.
Regarding current statistics, cardiac arrest becomes a public health issue with widespread incidence and severe impact on human health and well-being worldwide. Particularly in Thailand, cardiac arrest has killed approximately 50,000 people each year.
Infertility has become one of the major reproductive problems affecting a number of couples who are determined to having babies. Infertility may result from male, female or a combination of factors that prevent women from becoming pregnant.
Allergic diseases and asthma in children tend to be genetically influenced. Therefore, if either or both parents suffer from allergies, there is a likelihood that their children might also experience symptoms of allergic diseases.
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that gradually develops when bone mineral density or bone mass decreases and the quality of bone is impaired. As a result, it can lead to a decrease in bone strength and increase the potential risk of fractures. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle, therefore even minor trauma or mild stress can cause a fracture. Moreover, osteoporosis in the spine often leads to loss of height over time. Osteoporosis frequently refers to “the silent killer” since it usually exhibits no symptoms. The patients are unaware of their bone loss until they experience fractures.
Being overweight or obese significantly increases the chances of developing health-related problems e.g. diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia (high blood lipids), cardiovascular diseases and certain types of cancer. A number of clinical studies have indicated that central obesity (abdominal obesity) is strongly associated with the development of insulin resistance, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Without appropriate treatment and lifestyle modifications, central obesity can potentially lead to these chronic conditions, resulting in other serious complications and even premature death.
Every trip taken can result in a road accident due to various factors. Therefore, knowing how to prevent and deal with accidents in different situations is something that should not be overlooked.