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Disease preventionSeveral diseases, such as AIDS, respiratory diseases, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer are on the rise across the world. Understanding the causes can help prevent them and is key to slowing their progress.
In just 25 years, HIV has spread relentlessly to virtually every country in the world,
infecting 65 million people and killing 25 million. What has been done since 2001 and
what can be done in the future to halt the spread of AIDS? More...
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The way we eat and live may put us at risk of developing chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, dental disease, and osteoporosis. How can a healthier diet and physical activity help reduce the risk? More...
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With the increase in plane traffic, contagious illnesses spread farther and faster
than ever. Some diseases, such as tuberculosis are becoming resistant to antibiotics.
Old enemies like polio refuse to go away. Others like smallpox which have been
eradicated threaten a devastating comeback if released. These and other threats are
explored by the World Health Report – A safer future: global public health security in
the 21st century. More...
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Asthma and allergies are increasing in many European countries. Can genetic and environmental factors affect a child's likelihood to develop such diseases? More...
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