Introduction Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains one of the leading causes of death and disability in Australia. It refers to a group of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, stroke, heart failure, and hypertension. Despite medical…
Asthma, also called ‘bronchial asthma’ is a lung-related chronic disorder that affects almost 262 million people (according to a study conducted in 2019 by the World Health Organization). It is a non-communicable disease which requires ongoing medical attention due to…
Understanding Diabetes: Causes, Types, Symptoms and Management What is diabetes? Why is it a growing global health concern? Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that occurs when the body abnormally processes glucose. As glucose is the main source of energy…
“Protecting health by preventing diseases” In simple words, immunization provides protection or ‘immunity’ to children before they become vulnerable to grave diseases. Immunization is the easiest and most effective way of protecting people against diseases. Throughout history, Immunization programmes have…
