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Many people with COPD have several other health issues or comorbidities like heart disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis. COPD also impacts people who are poor or belong to a racial or ethnic minority group more than those who are affluent or White. These patterns may not be due to random chance. COPD may cluster with other health issues through a process called a syndemic-- when 2 or more health problems occur together and interact in ways that make each problem worse, especially in a community or population facing social or economic hardships. The combined health issues, along with factors such as poverty, create a greater burden on a person’s well-being than each issue would on its own. Learn more in A Syndemic Model: COPD, Multimorbidity, and Poverty in the latest issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gsJGxRiz Sophia Hayes Ananya Bhatia-Lin Jaila Campbell Aaron Baugh #COPD #pulmonary #healthequity #healthdisparities #pulmonology #poverty

Diabetes Awareness Month highlights a critical health issue already affecting millions, and increasing in prevalence. The Scope of Diabetes- Roughly 830 million people worldwide are living with diabetes. In the US, more than 1 in 10 people have diabetes, including many that are undiagnosed. The prevalence of diabetes is continuing to rise due to lifestyle factors, aging populations, and genetic risks. Diabetes is a serious condition, with complications including heart disease, kidney failure, and vision loss. However, early detection and management can significantly improve outcomes. #functionalmedicine #diabetes #cancerawareness #diabetesawarenessmonth

Are you Anemia free??!! Anemia affects millions worldwide, yet many still don't fully understand its impact. It's more than just feeling tired, it's a condition where your body lacks enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to your tissues effectively. This can lead to fatigue, weakness, and other serious health issues . With your unwavering support, our recent collaboration with UNICEF shed light on the impact of anemia. More than 350 volunteers passionately participated, raising awareness and knowledge about anemia. Together, let's empower each other with information for healthier living! #HealthAwareness #FightAnemia #RaiseAwareness #Anemia #Abhyuday #litbombay #abhyuday_litbombay

A new study reports that #aging happens in two time periods of life. https://lnkd.in/gjdpkJR5 In the mid-40s, people experienced a spike in changes to the way they metabolize alcohol and fats, which could explain worse hangovers or weight gain at that age. At 60, big changes came in the way we metabolize carbs as well as kidney and immune function. That might explain the increased vulnerability to the flu and COVID after this age. Poor oral health is largely a function of aging, just like most chronic diseases. It makes good financial and health sense to anticipate the events of an aging mouth, by managing oral #dysbiosis. Ask for #Prevora.

It’s estimated that chronic kidney disease affects 800 million people worldwide - many of whom are unaware of their condition. It’s particularly prevalent in older individuals, women, racial minorities, and in those experiencing diabetes and hypertension. And with the rise of risk factors, such as obesity, diabetes and high-cholesteral, the number of people suffering from chronic kidney disease is also on the rise. This World Kidney Day, enhance your understanding of the symptoms, treatment and management of chronic kidney disease with our renal medicine elearning course: Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/em_GYc6j #WorldKidneyDay #chronicKidneyDisease #renalMedicine #medicalEducation #professionalDevelopment

Even in the age of new tools and resources, obesity remains a disease that's highly stigmatized - which can impede on adequate care. If you support improving how we care for people with this disease, please take a moment to sign the pledge for #ObesityCareWeek at https://lnkd.in/dHjF-MKs. If you're curious, here are the five guiding principles behind #ObesityCareWeek: ▪ Obesity is a chronic disease. ▪ Obesity is driven by powerful underlying biology, not choice. ▪ The health effects of excess weight can start early. ▪ Obesity is treatable. ▪ Weight bias, stigma, and discrimination are harmful. Obesity Action Coalition Wondr Health

"Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer" - when last have you had your blood pressure checked? Hypertension is not called the 'Silent Killer' for nothing - it was reported to be responsible for around 47 000 deaths in South Africa in 2000*. Uncontrolled hypertension significantly increases the risk of developing health problems like: Heart disease and stroke Kidney failure Aneurysm Vision loss Dementia *Kohli-Lynch CN, Erzse A, Rayner B, Hofman KJ. Hypertension in the South African public healthcare system: a cost-of-illness and burden of disease study. BMJ Open. 2022 Feb 22;12(2):e055621. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-055621. PMID: 35193918; PMCID: PMC8867372. #worldhypertensionday2024 #worldhypertensionday #WHD2024

•An estimated 1.28 billion adults aged 30–79 years worldwide have hypertension, most (two-thirds) living in low- and middle-income countries •An estimated 46% of adults with hypertension are unaware that they have the condition. •Less than half of adults (42%) with hypertension are diagnosed and treated. •Approximately 1 in 5 adults (21%) with hypertension have it under control. •Hypertension is a major cause of premature death worldwide. •One of the global targets for noncommunicable diseases is to reduce the prevalence of hypertension by 33% between 2010 and 2030. #worldhypertensionday #hypertension #hearthealth #Cuckos

Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome: A Hidden Threat More than one-third of U.S. adults are obese, increasing their risk for various diseases, including Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). OHS is a serious condition where excess body weight affects breathing, leading to low oxygen levels. If left untreated, it can reduce quality of life and potentially cause heart failure. Doctors at Mayo Clinic emphasize the importance of early detection and treatment to prevent severe complications. #Obesity #OHS #HealthRisks #PublicHealth #HeartFailure #ObesityHypoventilationSyndrome Credits: Mayo Clinic Eric Olson

June is #MensHealth Month. Did you know? According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), men are 1.6 times more likely to develop ESRD than women and the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), risk factors for CKD in men include race, low birth weight, and testosterone levels. Because of this, it is important to know your kidney health. See this article from NKF here: https://ow.ly/JPfQ50SgbN4 #KidneyTransplant #KidneyDonation #ESRD #CKD #KidneyHealth