Dependence on alcohol and other drugs, also called addiction, poses a triple threat to the dependent person and to society as a whole. It increases the probability that a person will do something potentially harmful, such as acting in a violent or careless manner. It leads to impaired judgment that affects certain everyday activities, such as driving a car, thereby increasing the risk of injury or death. read more
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Tag: personEverywhere on earth people use home remedies. In some places, the older or traditional ways of healing have been passed down from parents to children for hundreds of years. read more
Today more and more people are living longer. Cleaner living conditions, vaccinations and better nutrition help prevent many diseases and modern medicines cure others. read more
Rabies is a zoonotic disease (a disease that is transmitted to humans from animals) that is caused by a virus. Rabies infects domestic and wild animals, and is spread to people through close contact with infected saliva (via bites or scratches). The disease is present on nearly every continent of the world but most human deaths occur in Asia and Africa (more than 95%). Once symptoms of the disease develop, rabies is fatal. read more
Cleanliness is of great importance in the prevention of many kinds of infections—infections of the gut, the skin, the eyes, the lungs, and the whole body. Personal cleanliness (or hygiene) and public cleanliness (or sanitation) are both important. read more
Food is of fundamental importance to life. It is necessary for development and functioning, including maintenance and reproduction. On average, man consumes 30 tons of food during his lifetime; this is consumed in many basic dietary versions, varying at local, national, and international levels. Also, diet is related to social class. read more
