The 7 most deadly diseases

The diseases , as well as health, are part of life and are a reality that we all have to face at some point in our lives.It seems that the great pandemics that affected human beings centuries ago have disappeared , but this is not the case, perhaps the plague, the Spanish flu or lethargic encephalitis do not affect us now, but other diseases wreak havoc on the We are going to know the 7 deadliest diseases according to the WHO.

The 7 most deadly diseases

1.Coronary artery disease or heart disease ischemic

It occurs when there is a narrowing of the blood vessels that lead blood to the heart. Every year they die around the world approximately 7'5 millions of people for this reason.It represents a little more than 13% of the deaths that occur in the world.This disease, along with other ca riopathies, are the leading cause of death in the world.

Both hypertension, smoking and high cholesterol contribute to increase the risk of suffering.A good diet, control weight and exercise regularly help to control the risk of developing it.

2.Stroke or cerebrovascular accident

The stroke can be ischemic or hemorrhagic The first involves the decrease in blood flow to the brain in a sharp way, and the second is a hemorrhage that is caused by the rupture of a cerebral vessel.According to the WHO almost 7 million people die every year For this reason.If it survives, in most cases, important sequelae remain. healthy habits , as in the case of coronary artery disease, help reduce the risks .

The 7 most deadly diseases

3.Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

More than 3 million people die each year due to COPD.It is one or airway construction that usually occurs more frequently in smokers.In most cases it is progressive and irreversible.Both chronic bronchitis and emphysema are types of COPD.of population in the world affected by COPD is very high, smoking is the main cause, but pollution also contributes among other reasons.

The 7 most deadly diseases

4.Acute respiratory infection (ARI)

It also causes about 3 million deaths per year .They are respiratory infections whose evolution is less than 15 days but which, if they become pneumonia, are responsible for a large number of deaths.the bronchitis would be e n this group.

5.Cancer of trachea, bronchial tubes and lungs

More than 1.5 million people die each year from this type of cancers that, when they do not have a genetic origin, are linked to smoking, the breathing of tobacco smoke even if you are not a smoker (passive smokers) or the exposure to environmental toxics .

6.HIV/AIDS

The human immunodeficiency virus attacks people's immune systems and can cause AIDS. AIDS becomes chronic and causes 1.5 million deaths a year in the world .In some parts of the planet, especially in Africa, a large number of people continue to be infected every day.

The 7 most deadly diseases

7.Diarrheal diseases

Diarrheal diseases cause the loss of water and sa les , that is, they cause dehydration .Each year and a million people die in the world because of their cause.The main affected are children under 5 years from Africa and South Asia: According to WHO, good hygiene measures , the improvement of water quality and early medical attention would reduce To a large extent these types of diseases.

The WHO warns that many of these diseases would reduce their mortality with healthier habits and improved hygiene and environmental conditions.

If you have been interested in this article, you may want to know more about 7 shocking rare diseases.

Image: Andy G

Comments

The creepiest YouTube channels. Do you dare to discover them?

WARNING: The content of the videos may disturb some people. You go to YouTube looking for something in particular; some song or video that you want to watch, but if you know where you start, you don't know where you are going to end .Sometimes and without knowing how, you can end up finding some of the most spooky YouTube channels, there are many and too strange; We bring you some.Are they disturbing enough for you? The creepiest YouTube channels.Do you dare to discover them? David Firth It's a British animator who has achieved much success through his strange and difficult to bear drawings without feeling anxious. Some of his videos are animated while others are live action, and represents a character called Devvo. Try to understand their videos, but you will have to twist your mind a bit, since it is not easy to find meaning and hold them without shivering. Cyriak Cyriak is a professional animator from the United Kingdom, who uploads his creations to Y...

6 amazing and famous prison leaks

We recently published an article with terrible figures from the US prison system.This time we will talk about famous prison leaks, which have happened worldwide . Prisons, be they indole, they exercise in the human spirit a strong desire for freedom, regardless of the risks.That is why, every year, thousands of inmates escape from world prisons, on foot or under ingenious and complex strategies, so dangerous as the prison itself.Remember the famous movie Dreams of freedom o Life imprisonment , by Stephen King, starring by Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman? That's it, we want to escape at the expense of our own lives, because anything would be better than staying in prison. We tell you about 6 incredible prison leaks, although not all were 100% successful. 6 incredible and famous prison leaks 1.Torre de Londres, escape from John Gerard The first protagonist of our list of prison escape celebres is a Jesuit priest of the 16th century.It was the time when in England th...

The makeup of Ancient Egypt | 10 Curiosities of its use

In the routine of many people makeup plays a fundamental role , not only for aesthetic purposes but also as a method of increasing self-esteem, generating in them a way of feeling safe when showing their faces.In ancient times, although the term "makeup" was not yet used, these preparations had great value for people, highlighting those belonging to the Egyptian civilization, which we will talk about in this article of Lifestyle.If you want Get to know 10 curiosities of the makeup of Ancient Egypt, this is your chance! Before talking about the curiosities of makeup of Ancient Egypt it is important that you take into account that of this historical era comes from Immense majority of the products you use in your daily makeup routine , thus being one of the contributions of the Egyptian civilization that persist in our days.Taking into account this curious fact of the Egyptians, it is moment we discover more information about it, let's start! 10 Curiosities of makeup ...

Colma, the town where more than a million dead people sleep

Colma is a Californian town where, at first glance, we would all like to go on vacation.We are in the small county of San Mateo, in a privileged corner from where we can enjoy those views that directly overlook the Bay of San Francisco. Now, there is a fact that always produces a slight chill when you delve a little deeper into the demographic data of Colma.Segun tells us the census, the number of inhabitants is just over 1,900 people, but... This town has 17 cemeteries and about 1.5 million bodies buried in their lands. We are sure that you will also have experienced a jolt of unease before this data, so, if we also tell you that this town is known with the motto of "It's good to be alive in Colma" things will certainly start to fit you. Let's see now that it tells us its history...Are you with us? Colma, the town where more than a million dead people sleep The 17 cemeteries of the city cover 73% of the land area of the city. Impressive, and therefore,...

How to be ordered, 7 tips to get it

If you are one of those people who live quietly in the disorder (or who thinks there is an order of their own), this article may not be for you, but if the disorganization stresses you, and even though you try to maintain order Everything ends up turning against you, so we will give you some tips so you know how to be ordered. How to be ordered, 7 tips to get it Everything, everything in life demands some effort.If you live alone, perhaps the thing is more controlled, because the only person you must "educate" is yourself; but if you live as a couple or with a somewhat larger family, the situation can turn into a disaster.They say that the physical disorder is a reflection of the mental disorder .It is possible that many people are well in that situation , but many others are overwhelmed by disorganization and spend valuable time looking for things that, if ordered, would find in a matter of seconds.Read these tips on how to be orderly and you will see more than satisfa...

Bonsai cat | The controversial case of Bonsai Kitten that never existed

Cheats, frauds, scams, lies, scams, hoaxes,...the history of mankind is full of examples that reflect on one hand the goodness and credulity of the people and on the other how malicious and not very empathetic some people can be in order to achieve its objectives.In Lifestyle we saw some of these cases at the entrance 3 medical scams that were paid very well and on this occasion we wanted to approach a curious case of bulo that occurred on the Internet and that did not intend to raise the anger that is arousing, but simply was an academic exercise to denounce the commodification of nature. Join us to meet Bonsai Cat.The controversial case of the so-called Bonsai Kitten that never existed. Bonsai cat: the controversial case of the Bonsai Kitten that never existed We all know what is a bonsai: a tree or plant cultivated following the Japanese techniques of the art of bonsai.It consists in cultivating these plant specimens, usually shrubs, so that, controlling its size by variou...

This is the effect of Pokemon Go on your brain

Since the appearance of Candy Crush had not presented a game for phones so successful and massive, and that had the effect of Pokemon Go on users around the world.This application also has the particularity of combining the world real with the game , generating situations that have forced the authorities to issue warnings and discuss whether the effect of Pokemon Go could be considered harmful to users. This is the effect of Pokemon Go in your brain Although officially launched in July 2016 for the United States, Australia and New Zealand, Pokemon Go has immediately become a worldwide phenomenon.The game consists of an application for cell phones with the that you can locate characters from this famous series of Japanese animation in the real world.This implies that you should move with t or phone through different spaces in cities and parks, catching pokemones and interacting with other users. The success of the game has been extraordinary, but that has not prevented criti...

Is reading printed books healthier?

In Lifestyle we have already talked about the smell of books.Now we will talk about what reading on paper support represents for our body, our mind and our health in general. The importance of reading We all know how important it is to read .Not only does it serve to increase our culture and knowledge , or to distract and entertain us.It also serves to make the brain function efficiently and efficiently as the years go by.Reading makes it possible to create new neural pathways , which in other terms means more activity brain, which can keep us away from Alzheimer . A study in elderly readers yielded truly encouraging results: older people is that they read regularly have 2.5 less likely to develop the dreaded Alzheimer. Now, according to very recent studies, read digital books or printed books It's not the same. What are the differences? Reading on paper favors reading comprehension Although it seems weird, when we read in the kindles , for example,...

3 well-known secret societies

Friends of conspiracy theories love this issue, because it corroborates the idea that there is something beyond, a force behind states and nations that effectively governs us, secretly, Stealthily... But not so stealthy, after all, since many of them we know today.Are you interested in knowing what some are? This society that began in secret during the eighteenth century, he defines God as "the great architect of the universe" and is non-religious, rather philosophical, symbolic, philanthropic and initiatory. Its main purpose is the search for truth through knowledge and encourages social and moral development of the human being.It is based on the symbolism of construction and presents itself as a particular method of training that allows its members to develop all their reflective abilities.On, dialogue and listening to transmit such values to their environment. The entry of women was not allowed, and it is said that numerous artists, writers, politicians and...

Lifestyle Libre

Search This Blog