Essays on Epidemiology

Stroke Stroke occurs when an artery supplying blood to the brain either suddenly becomes blocked or begins to bleed. This may result in part of the brain dying, leading to a sudden impairment that can affect a range of activities such as speaking, thinking, movement...

Overview Cholera is an acute diarrheal disease caused by Vibrio Cholerae bacterium, transmitted via ingestion of contaminated water or food. Worldwide it is estimated to each year cause between 1, 3 to 4 million cases, and between 21000 to 143000 deaths. In 2016, 54% of...

Description of the Area Tourette’s Syndrome is a tic disorder that is characterized by the presence of more than one motor tic, and one or more vocal tics for a period more than a year that causes impairment or distress to the patient. (McGuire, Piacentini,...

The Sports Medicine Profession has responded to the rise in overuse injuries by placing greater emphasis on injury prevention, developing new diagnostic and treatment techniques, and promoting rehabilitation as an aid to full recovery. This is what Dr. Lyle J. Micheli, one of the nation’s...

Several epidemiological studies show that obesity and related metabolic dysfunctions are associated with an increased incidence and mortality rates for various types of tumors. For example, it has been shown that obesity and type 2 diabetes are among the risk factors associated with the onset...

Overcrowded classrooms are epidemics that are affecting many students and teachers. If there are over 35 students in your class, then you might be affected by overcrowded classrooms. Some symptoms include: frustration, stress, annoyance and pressure. There is widespread agreement that schooling quality should be...

Haemodialysis is a method for removal of impurities such as creatinine, phosphorous and potassium and urea, as well as free water from the blood when kidney failure. If the patient has kidney malfunctions the impurities are removed by using artificial means of a machine called...

Introduction Leptospirosis is considered both as an occupational and globally important zoonotic disease. The spread of the disease depends upon the interaction between the humans and mammalian reservoirs, the epidemiology reflects the interaction between the humans and mammalian reservoirs. The organism responsible for leptospirosis is...

Introduction Infectious diseases are the major cause of mortality in recent years. The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that about 13 million deaths worldwide are attributed to infectious diseases. The majority of these deaths are related to the people living in third world countries....

Introduction The investigation of the various determinants of human health as well as illnesses is dependent on various disciplines that range from a tripartite blend of scientific classes: biomedical sciences, clinical sciences, and public health sciences (Ahrens, & Pigeot, 2005). According to MacMahon and Pugh...