Non communicable diseases mostly affect persons between the age of 30-69 years. Which is the most productive age.. This has become an universal problem that has gone way beyond just affecting the economy of our nation (Kenya). Recently WHO predicted that by 2030..Non-communicable Diseases will be world’s biggest killer.. It recommends, a serious action be… Read More PEOPLE AT HIGH RISK OF NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
These are diseases referred to as “lifestyle diseases“. They are mainly caused by the kind of life we live. Mainly : Alcoholism Drug and substance abuse Smoking abuse as well as… Lack of physical activities. Did you know that… Non-communicable Diseases (N.C.Ds) such as; Cardiovascular diseases, Cancers, Chronic respiratory diseases and Diabetes are the world… Read More NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES BY FREDIE…THE DOCTOR
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Lifestyle changes to manage and prevent Heart diseases. 1. Stop smoking. 2. Control you blood pressure. 3. Regularly check cholesterol levels. 4. Diabetes to be kept under control. 5. Have regular moderate exercise. 6. Eat healthy foods. 7. Maintain a healthy body weight. 8. Manage stress. 9. Deal with depression. 10. Practice good hygiene. 11.… Read More LIFESTYLE CHANGES TO MANAGE AND PREVENT HEART DISEASES.
Some of the common lifestyle diseases are: 1. Obesity. 2. Arteriosclerosis 3. Cirrhosis of liver. 4.Cancer. 5. Type 2 diabetes. 6. Nephritis. 7. Stroke. 8. COPD-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases. 9. Hypertension / High blood pressure. 10. Outer ear infections. (Swimmers ear) Doctor Fredrick Gitonga will be discussing all these diseases one by one. The causes,… Read More COMMON LIFESTYLE DISEASES AFFECTING PEOPLE.
Fredrick Gitonga is a clinical officer specialized in: Clinical medicine, Surgery, Community health and Hospital management from Nyeri Medical Campus. He is currently based in Meru. He is among the young ambitious CLINICAL OFFICERS in Kenya. He is purposed to pursue more with interest to the delivery of quality, affordable and reliable health services to… Read More About Freddie… The Doctor.
