The document discusses nutrition and chronic diseases. It covers cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. It describes risk factors for chronic diseases like obesity, physical inactivity, smoking, and diet. It discusses specific diseases like atherosclerosis, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome. It provides recommendations for reducing risk of cardiovascular disease through lifestyle changes, dietary changes, managing diseases, and recognizing symptoms.
Nutrition To Prevent And Fight Chronic DiseaseSummit Health
This presentation discusses ways to prevent and fight inflammation that can contribute to chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease. The lecture will include discussion about foods and dietary practices that can help protect, restore, and maintain your health.
This document discusses public health nutrition and its importance for health promotion and protection. It assesses factors that influence eating behaviors such as hunger, appetite, culture, habits, emotions, and advertising. It defines nutrition as the science of the relationship between physiological functions and essential food elements. Key nutrients include carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. Child malnutrition rates in Bangladesh are very high, and dietary habits and food practices need to change to improve nutrition status. A balanced diet is important for a healthy life.
This document outlines Session 5 of a training manual on nutrition and HIV/AIDS. The session discusses the relationship between nutrition and HIV infection, important symptoms and their nutritional implications, and dietary management strategies. Good nutrition is important at all stages of HIV/AIDS as it strengthens the immune system and reduces vulnerability to opportunistic infections. The session provides guidelines on managing common symptoms like diarrhea, nausea and fever through dietary modifications and maintaining adequate fluid and nutrient intake.
This document discusses nutritional interventions for complications during pregnancy. It covers conditions like chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, multiple pregnancies, eating disorders during pregnancy, and adolescent pregnancy. Nutritional recommendations include adequate intake of calcium, folate, fruits and vegetables, moderate exercise, and weight gain monitoring tailored to the mother's condition and number of fetuses. The goals are to control blood sugar, minimize health risks, and support healthy fetal development.
The document discusses nutrition and HIV/AIDS. It notes that adequate nutrition is important for health for all individuals, including those with HIV/AIDS, but that HIV and malnutrition are interconnected - HIV can cause malnutrition and malnutrition can worsen HIV. Good nutrition can help manage HIV symptoms and reduce susceptibility to opportunistic infections. The document outlines recommendations for nutritional assessments and counseling for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity are major global health problems. Nutrition plays an important role in both the prevention and management of chronic diseases. Unhealthy diets high in saturated fat, sugar and refined carbohydrates are contributing to increased rates of obesity and related conditions. Lifestyle interventions including healthier eating, physical activity and weight management can help delay or prevent chronic disease. Nutrition recommendations focus on increasing intake of fruits, vegetables and whole grains while limiting saturated fat, sugar and sodium.
This was done as a student presentation using photographs & content from various web sites & textbooks on the assumption of fair usage for studying & is for NON-COMMERCIAL purposes.
This document discusses the relationship between nutrition and HIV/AIDS, the goals and strategies for proper nutrition for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), their specific nutrient requirements, and how to manage AIDS-related symptoms and medication interactions through diet. The key points are:
1) Proper nutrition is important for PLWHA to maintain a strong immune system and delay the progression of HIV to AIDS. Their diets need to provide adequate energy, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals.
2) Nutrient requirements vary depending on disease stage but aim to prevent weight loss, malnutrition and related complications. Small, frequent meals and nutrient-dense snacks can help meet higher calorie and protein needs.
3) Diet
Nutrition To Prevent And Fight Chronic DiseaseSummit Health
This presentation discusses ways to prevent and fight inflammation that can contribute to chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease. The lecture will include discussion about foods and dietary practices that can help protect, restore, and maintain your health.
This document discusses public health nutrition and its importance for health promotion and protection. It assesses factors that influence eating behaviors such as hunger, appetite, culture, habits, emotions, and advertising. It defines nutrition as the science of the relationship between physiological functions and essential food elements. Key nutrients include carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. Child malnutrition rates in Bangladesh are very high, and dietary habits and food practices need to change to improve nutrition status. A balanced diet is important for a healthy life.
This document outlines Session 5 of a training manual on nutrition and HIV/AIDS. The session discusses the relationship between nutrition and HIV infection, important symptoms and their nutritional implications, and dietary management strategies. Good nutrition is important at all stages of HIV/AIDS as it strengthens the immune system and reduces vulnerability to opportunistic infections. The session provides guidelines on managing common symptoms like diarrhea, nausea and fever through dietary modifications and maintaining adequate fluid and nutrient intake.
This document discusses nutritional interventions for complications during pregnancy. It covers conditions like chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, multiple pregnancies, eating disorders during pregnancy, and adolescent pregnancy. Nutritional recommendations include adequate intake of calcium, folate, fruits and vegetables, moderate exercise, and weight gain monitoring tailored to the mother's condition and number of fetuses. The goals are to control blood sugar, minimize health risks, and support healthy fetal development.
The document discusses nutrition and HIV/AIDS. It notes that adequate nutrition is important for health for all individuals, including those with HIV/AIDS, but that HIV and malnutrition are interconnected - HIV can cause malnutrition and malnutrition can worsen HIV. Good nutrition can help manage HIV symptoms and reduce susceptibility to opportunistic infections. The document outlines recommendations for nutritional assessments and counseling for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity are major global health problems. Nutrition plays an important role in both the prevention and management of chronic diseases. Unhealthy diets high in saturated fat, sugar and refined carbohydrates are contributing to increased rates of obesity and related conditions. Lifestyle interventions including healthier eating, physical activity and weight management can help delay or prevent chronic disease. Nutrition recommendations focus on increasing intake of fruits, vegetables and whole grains while limiting saturated fat, sugar and sodium.
This was done as a student presentation using photographs & content from various web sites & textbooks on the assumption of fair usage for studying & is for NON-COMMERCIAL purposes.
This document discusses the relationship between nutrition and HIV/AIDS, the goals and strategies for proper nutrition for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), their specific nutrient requirements, and how to manage AIDS-related symptoms and medication interactions through diet. The key points are:
1) Proper nutrition is important for PLWHA to maintain a strong immune system and delay the progression of HIV to AIDS. Their diets need to provide adequate energy, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals.
2) Nutrient requirements vary depending on disease stage but aim to prevent weight loss, malnutrition and related complications. Small, frequent meals and nutrient-dense snacks can help meet higher calorie and protein needs.
3) Diet
This document discusses food-drug interactions, defining them as when a nutrient affects how a medicine works or a drug affects nutrient metabolism. It describes types of interactions and how drugs can impact nutrient intake, absorption, production, metabolism, and excretion. Specific examples are given of drugs that can decrease vitamin absorption or increase nutrient loss. The document also discusses how foods can impact drug absorption and metabolism. Those most at risk of interactions are described as well as recommendations like monitoring high risk patients.
Diet and Nutrition - Prevention of Chronic DiseasesGreenFacts
Diet plays a major role in chronic disease prevention. The document summarizes how diets are changing globally to incorporate more animal fats and sugars. Various chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes and heart disease are linked to diet, with excessive weight gain and physical inactivity increasing risks. Recommendations include consuming at least 400g of fruits and vegetables daily, limiting fat and sugar intake, and engaging in moderate physical activity to help prevent chronic diseases and promote overall health.
The document discusses the components and approaches for developing a nutrition care plan. It outlines that a nutrition care plan includes nutritional assessment, determining nutritional requirements, deciding on oral or tube feeding access, selecting appropriate nutrient formulations, developing a delivery method, and establishing monitoring strategies. The key components are assessing the patient's nutritional needs, calculating macro and micronutrient requirements based on age and medical condition, and choosing an access route, formula, and delivery approach along with monitoring to ensure the plan meets the patient's nutritional goals.
This document discusses the relationship between HIV/AIDS and nutrition. It notes that HIV contributes to and is affected by nutritional status, and that malnutrition increases the severity of HIV/AIDS. Poor nutrition can accelerate the progression of the disease and reduce the effectiveness of medications. The document recommends that people with HIV/AIDS consume a diet that is higher in calories, protein, and micronutrients in order to support the immune system and increase quality of life. Regular nutritional assessments and customized diets are important for managing the disease.
This document provides information about obesity rates and causes in the United States. Some key points:
- Approximately 66% of U.S. adults are overweight or obese. The obesity rate has increased from the late 1970s.
- Being overweight or obese increases the risk of various health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers.
- Obesity is caused by consuming more calories than expended through physical activity and diet. Lack of physical activity and excess calorie intake contribute to weight gain.
- Losing weight through diet and exercise can help reduce health risks. Maintaining even a modest weight loss provides benefits. Regular physical activity is also important for health.
This document discusses the importance of a balanced diet and proper nutrition. It defines a balanced diet as one containing foods from all main food groups in correct proportions according to one's age, body size, sex, occupation, health status and climate. A balanced diet provides vital functions, supports growth and repair of cells, and ensures sufficient energy. It recommends drinking water, minimizing sugar intake, eating regular meals and planning meals with moderate portions of proteins, healthy fats and carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables. The document also discusses being sensitive of others' religious beliefs regarding food.
According to statistics from Kuwait in 2008, cardiovascular disease accounted for 46.8% of cases, diabetes was 14.6%, respiratory disease was 15%, and smoking was 20.6% with obesity at 7%. Angina is manifested by chest pain or discomfort along with shortness of breath during exercise, a fast heartbeat, weakness, dizziness, nausea, and increased sweating. A heart-healthy diet focuses on controlling calories, eating quality fats like olive oil, limiting fat, carbohydrates, and protein intake, avoiding fad diets, limiting cholesterol and iron, eating fiber and fruits/vegetables.
Adequate diet:
A mixture of food stuffs selected to satisfy the nutritional requirements of the body in quality and quantity. It should be safe and of good taste and smell. It should be suitable for weather age, effort and physiological status of every one.
Introduction to public health nutritionNayyar Kazmi
This document provides an introduction to public health nutrition. It defines nutrition as the process of consuming, digesting, absorbing nutrients from food for growth, health and development. It defines public health nutrition as issues that affect the nutritional status of communities including food shortages, cultural food practices, dietary lifestyles, food safety, food laws, and interventions for nutritional assessment.
The document describes the Nutrition Care Process, which is a standardized process for providing nutrition care. It involves 5 steps: nutrition screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring and evaluation. Nutrition screening is used to quickly identify patients at nutritional risk and determine if a full assessment is needed. Hospitals are required to conduct nutrition screening within 24 hours of admission according to Joint Commission standards. Nutrition assessments gather comprehensive dietary, medical, and social data on patients to identify nutrition problems. This leads to developing a nutrition diagnosis, then creating and implementing a nutrition intervention plan to address the problem. Progress is monitored and outcomes are evaluated.
Micronutrient deficiencies, also known as hidden hunger, affect millions of children and cause stunted growth, cognitive delays, and weakened immunity. Common deficiencies include iodine, vitamin A, iron, zinc, and calcium/vitamin D/folate during pregnancy. These deficiencies can be addressed through supplementation, food fortification, and biofortification programs. The National Plan of Action on Nutrition Malaysia III aims to reduce micronutrient deficiencies through universal salt iodization, prenatal vitamin distribution, and nutrition education.
Professor Lynch’s seminar placed the context of nutrition and in particular early life nutrition in an overall population health perspective. He traced some of the evidence for the historical importance of nutrition on improvements in population health in several countries since the 1850s. He then traced the links between the role adult diet plays in various chronic diseases, through the evidence suggesting the developmental origins of adult nutrition, and discussed how the current research focus of his early life nutrition group at UniSA is attempting to characterize diet in children under 3 and examine associations with physiological risk factors such as blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as cognitive functioning at ages 15-16
Presentation gives an overview of the inter-relationship between nutrition and pharmacy. Its importance is an imperative consideration in patient care. The presentation begins with an introduction to both areas but then focuses on specific drug-nutrient interactions with specific drug categories.
The document discusses nutrition in children and its impact on physical and mental development. It notes that malnutrition affects 60% of child deaths globally and 1 in 3 malnourished children live in India. Inadequate intake of important nutrients like vitamins, minerals, proteins and fats can impair growth, immunity, cognition and increase illness rates in children. Essential fatty acids like omega-3 and omega-6 are required for brain and eye development but deficiencies can cause various health issues. Recommendations for nutrient intake in infants and children are provided.
1. The document discusses recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines and MyPyramid for a healthy diet. MyPyramid emphasizes making smart choices from all food groups, balancing food intake with physical activity, and getting optimal nutrition from calories.
2. Key aspects of MyPyramid include recommendations for grains, vegetables, fruits, oils, milk, and meat in daily servings. Foods in each group provide important nutrients. Whole grains, fruits, and vegetables provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals and are linked to reduced disease risk.
3. Tips are provided for including recommended servings from each food group in daily meals and snacks through food preparation and selection strategies. Following MyPyramid guidelines can help individuals achieve a nutritious
What A women needs through stages in Life via NUTRITION?Ryan Fernando
1) Good nutrition is essential for women throughout different stages of their lifecycle from infancy to old age for optimal growth and health.
2) Key stages include infancy, adolescence, pregnancy, and lactation which require adequate energy and specific nutrient intakes.
3) Dietary guidelines vary depending on the life stage but generally include sufficient protein, vitamins, minerals, calcium, and other nutrients tailored to the needs of growth, reproduction, or aging.
This document discusses child nutrition and malnutrition. It defines a child as a human between birth and puberty. Proper nutrition is essential for a child's development and overall health. Malnutrition can be caused by factors like inadequate dietary intake, infections, and poor sanitation. The main types of malnutrition are marasmus and kwashiorkor. Introducing complementary foods at the right developmental stages along with breastfeeding is important for a child's nutrition. Gradually introducing single-ingredient foods can help identify allergies or intolerance. Malnutrition is one of the leading causes of disease and death in children under five and can impact cognitive development and increase risk of illness.
This presentation shows the importance of having balanced Diet.The importance of having the combination of variety of nutrients.This presentation also describes the different dividions of food and their sources,Carbohydrates,Proteins,Fat,Vitamins and Minerals etc...
Diet, nutrition and the prevention of cancer,pptRajeeeeeeeeeeev
The document discusses chronic diseases and their risk factors. It summarizes that chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and respiratory diseases, cause 63% of all deaths worldwide. Risk factors like tobacco use, unhealthy diet, obesity, physical inactivity and alcohol consumption contribute to many chronic diseases and cancers. The document provides details on specific chronic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer and overweight/obesity. It discusses the types, symptoms, worldwide prevalence and prevention strategies for these conditions.
This document discusses food-drug interactions, defining them as when a nutrient affects how a medicine works or a drug affects nutrient metabolism. It describes types of interactions and how drugs can impact nutrient intake, absorption, production, metabolism, and excretion. Specific examples are given of drugs that can decrease vitamin absorption or increase nutrient loss. The document also discusses how foods can impact drug absorption and metabolism. Those most at risk of interactions are described as well as recommendations like monitoring high risk patients.
Diet and Nutrition - Prevention of Chronic DiseasesGreenFacts
Diet plays a major role in chronic disease prevention. The document summarizes how diets are changing globally to incorporate more animal fats and sugars. Various chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes and heart disease are linked to diet, with excessive weight gain and physical inactivity increasing risks. Recommendations include consuming at least 400g of fruits and vegetables daily, limiting fat and sugar intake, and engaging in moderate physical activity to help prevent chronic diseases and promote overall health.
The document discusses the components and approaches for developing a nutrition care plan. It outlines that a nutrition care plan includes nutritional assessment, determining nutritional requirements, deciding on oral or tube feeding access, selecting appropriate nutrient formulations, developing a delivery method, and establishing monitoring strategies. The key components are assessing the patient's nutritional needs, calculating macro and micronutrient requirements based on age and medical condition, and choosing an access route, formula, and delivery approach along with monitoring to ensure the plan meets the patient's nutritional goals.
This document discusses the relationship between HIV/AIDS and nutrition. It notes that HIV contributes to and is affected by nutritional status, and that malnutrition increases the severity of HIV/AIDS. Poor nutrition can accelerate the progression of the disease and reduce the effectiveness of medications. The document recommends that people with HIV/AIDS consume a diet that is higher in calories, protein, and micronutrients in order to support the immune system and increase quality of life. Regular nutritional assessments and customized diets are important for managing the disease.
This document provides information about obesity rates and causes in the United States. Some key points:
- Approximately 66% of U.S. adults are overweight or obese. The obesity rate has increased from the late 1970s.
- Being overweight or obese increases the risk of various health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers.
- Obesity is caused by consuming more calories than expended through physical activity and diet. Lack of physical activity and excess calorie intake contribute to weight gain.
- Losing weight through diet and exercise can help reduce health risks. Maintaining even a modest weight loss provides benefits. Regular physical activity is also important for health.
This document discusses the importance of a balanced diet and proper nutrition. It defines a balanced diet as one containing foods from all main food groups in correct proportions according to one's age, body size, sex, occupation, health status and climate. A balanced diet provides vital functions, supports growth and repair of cells, and ensures sufficient energy. It recommends drinking water, minimizing sugar intake, eating regular meals and planning meals with moderate portions of proteins, healthy fats and carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables. The document also discusses being sensitive of others' religious beliefs regarding food.
According to statistics from Kuwait in 2008, cardiovascular disease accounted for 46.8% of cases, diabetes was 14.6%, respiratory disease was 15%, and smoking was 20.6% with obesity at 7%. Angina is manifested by chest pain or discomfort along with shortness of breath during exercise, a fast heartbeat, weakness, dizziness, nausea, and increased sweating. A heart-healthy diet focuses on controlling calories, eating quality fats like olive oil, limiting fat, carbohydrates, and protein intake, avoiding fad diets, limiting cholesterol and iron, eating fiber and fruits/vegetables.
Adequate diet:
A mixture of food stuffs selected to satisfy the nutritional requirements of the body in quality and quantity. It should be safe and of good taste and smell. It should be suitable for weather age, effort and physiological status of every one.
Introduction to public health nutritionNayyar Kazmi
This document provides an introduction to public health nutrition. It defines nutrition as the process of consuming, digesting, absorbing nutrients from food for growth, health and development. It defines public health nutrition as issues that affect the nutritional status of communities including food shortages, cultural food practices, dietary lifestyles, food safety, food laws, and interventions for nutritional assessment.
The document describes the Nutrition Care Process, which is a standardized process for providing nutrition care. It involves 5 steps: nutrition screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring and evaluation. Nutrition screening is used to quickly identify patients at nutritional risk and determine if a full assessment is needed. Hospitals are required to conduct nutrition screening within 24 hours of admission according to Joint Commission standards. Nutrition assessments gather comprehensive dietary, medical, and social data on patients to identify nutrition problems. This leads to developing a nutrition diagnosis, then creating and implementing a nutrition intervention plan to address the problem. Progress is monitored and outcomes are evaluated.
Micronutrient deficiencies, also known as hidden hunger, affect millions of children and cause stunted growth, cognitive delays, and weakened immunity. Common deficiencies include iodine, vitamin A, iron, zinc, and calcium/vitamin D/folate during pregnancy. These deficiencies can be addressed through supplementation, food fortification, and biofortification programs. The National Plan of Action on Nutrition Malaysia III aims to reduce micronutrient deficiencies through universal salt iodization, prenatal vitamin distribution, and nutrition education.
Professor Lynch’s seminar placed the context of nutrition and in particular early life nutrition in an overall population health perspective. He traced some of the evidence for the historical importance of nutrition on improvements in population health in several countries since the 1850s. He then traced the links between the role adult diet plays in various chronic diseases, through the evidence suggesting the developmental origins of adult nutrition, and discussed how the current research focus of his early life nutrition group at UniSA is attempting to characterize diet in children under 3 and examine associations with physiological risk factors such as blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as cognitive functioning at ages 15-16
Presentation gives an overview of the inter-relationship between nutrition and pharmacy. Its importance is an imperative consideration in patient care. The presentation begins with an introduction to both areas but then focuses on specific drug-nutrient interactions with specific drug categories.
The document discusses nutrition in children and its impact on physical and mental development. It notes that malnutrition affects 60% of child deaths globally and 1 in 3 malnourished children live in India. Inadequate intake of important nutrients like vitamins, minerals, proteins and fats can impair growth, immunity, cognition and increase illness rates in children. Essential fatty acids like omega-3 and omega-6 are required for brain and eye development but deficiencies can cause various health issues. Recommendations for nutrient intake in infants and children are provided.
1. The document discusses recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines and MyPyramid for a healthy diet. MyPyramid emphasizes making smart choices from all food groups, balancing food intake with physical activity, and getting optimal nutrition from calories.
2. Key aspects of MyPyramid include recommendations for grains, vegetables, fruits, oils, milk, and meat in daily servings. Foods in each group provide important nutrients. Whole grains, fruits, and vegetables provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals and are linked to reduced disease risk.
3. Tips are provided for including recommended servings from each food group in daily meals and snacks through food preparation and selection strategies. Following MyPyramid guidelines can help individuals achieve a nutritious
What A women needs through stages in Life via NUTRITION?Ryan Fernando
1) Good nutrition is essential for women throughout different stages of their lifecycle from infancy to old age for optimal growth and health.
2) Key stages include infancy, adolescence, pregnancy, and lactation which require adequate energy and specific nutrient intakes.
3) Dietary guidelines vary depending on the life stage but generally include sufficient protein, vitamins, minerals, calcium, and other nutrients tailored to the needs of growth, reproduction, or aging.
This document discusses child nutrition and malnutrition. It defines a child as a human between birth and puberty. Proper nutrition is essential for a child's development and overall health. Malnutrition can be caused by factors like inadequate dietary intake, infections, and poor sanitation. The main types of malnutrition are marasmus and kwashiorkor. Introducing complementary foods at the right developmental stages along with breastfeeding is important for a child's nutrition. Gradually introducing single-ingredient foods can help identify allergies or intolerance. Malnutrition is one of the leading causes of disease and death in children under five and can impact cognitive development and increase risk of illness.
This presentation shows the importance of having balanced Diet.The importance of having the combination of variety of nutrients.This presentation also describes the different dividions of food and their sources,Carbohydrates,Proteins,Fat,Vitamins and Minerals etc...
Diet, nutrition and the prevention of cancer,pptRajeeeeeeeeeeev
The document discusses chronic diseases and their risk factors. It summarizes that chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and respiratory diseases, cause 63% of all deaths worldwide. Risk factors like tobacco use, unhealthy diet, obesity, physical inactivity and alcohol consumption contribute to many chronic diseases and cancers. The document provides details on specific chronic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer and overweight/obesity. It discusses the types, symptoms, worldwide prevalence and prevention strategies for these conditions.
Obesity is a growing global problem caused by eating too much and exercising too little. It is the leading risk factor for chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. To address obesity, a multi-pronged approach is needed that involves governments, the food industry, healthcare providers, media, and individuals. Education promoting healthy lifestyles, nutrition, and physical activity is crucial to preventing and managing obesity.
Non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and chronic lung disease cause over 60% of deaths globally each year. The main risk factors are tobacco use, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet and harmful use of alcohol. Non-communicable diseases disproportionately affect low and middle income countries. Urgent action is needed to promote healthy lifestyles and reduce risk factors through public education and policy measures in order to address this growing global health challenge.
Non-communicalbe diseases and its preventionShoaib Kashem
Non communicable disease account for a large and increasing burden of disease worldwide. It is currently estimated that non communicable disease accounts for approximately 60% of global deaths and 43% of global disease burden. This is projected to increase to 73% of deaths and 60% of disease burden by 2020.
The Future of Cardiology (2018 – 2030): Advanced Treatments to Combat the Global Advance of Cardiovascular Diseases. I presented this at Conference Series Cardiology Conference 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 09/01/2017. I first look the the number of people globally affected by cardiovascular diseases. Then I look at the cumulative "lost productivity" globally as a result of people suffering from cardiovascular diseases. Following that, I look at the total costs of treating cardiovascular diseases globally. Then I present the reasons why cardiovascular diseases are rising so rapidly throughout the world - lifestyle/clinical. Then I look at the rates of smoking throughout the world; one of the main culprits of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). The next slides look at the "Gold Standard" of care for coronary artery diseases (CAD), congestive heart failure (CHF), and aortic valve disease. I also present what is driving industry consolidation and associated major transactions. I then provide some perspective on the future of interventional cardiology. And finally, I provide some insight into "evolving technologies" for cardiovascular care and interventional cardiovascular care. It was a lengthy presentation, but I feel, all critical. This is a very complex field. It takes at least 12 continuous years of education and training to become an interventional or non-interventional cardiologist (4 years pre-med, 3 years medical school, 3 years medical residency, 2 years fellowship (where a cardiologist selects and trains on their cardiovascular specialties)). Some authorities are even calling for post-fellowship training for procedures like transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and pacemaker/ICD implantation.
This document discusses diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It begins by providing background on diabetes, noting that it is a chronic disease characterized by high blood glucose. There are four main types of diabetes: type 1 requires insulin; type 2 involves insulin resistance and may be controlled through lifestyle changes; other specific types have known causes; and gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy. The document then discusses cardiovascular disease as a major global health problem and the leading cause of death in many countries. It notes the close link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease, explaining that diabetes increases the risks of cardiovascular complications like heart attack and stroke. The rising global prevalence of diabetes threatens to contribute to a growing cardiovascular disease epidemic if preventive measures are not taken urgently.
Prof. DR. Dr. Rochmad Romdoni, SpJP(K), FINASIM, FIHA, FAsCC. 3rd Pekanbaru Cardiology Update, August 24th 2013. Pangeran Hotel Pekanbaru. Learn more at PerkiPekanbaru.com
This document discusses risk factors of cardiovascular diseases. It begins by defining cardiovascular diseases and coronary heart disease. It then discusses the global burden of cardiovascular diseases, providing statistics on deaths and prevalence rates in various parts of the world. The major risk factors discussed include smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, and stress. Strategies for prevention and intervention at the population level, high-risk level, and secondary prevention level are described. Clinical trials investigating risk factor modification are also summarized.
This document provides an executive summary of key findings from the IDF Diabetes Atlas Seventh Edition:
- An estimated 415 million adults worldwide have diabetes in 2015, including 193 million who are undiagnosed. An additional 318 million adults have impaired glucose tolerance putting them at high risk.
- By 2040, without effective prevention, the number of people with diabetes is projected to rise to 642 million.
- In 2015, diabetes caused an estimated 5.0 million deaths and cost between $673-1197 billion in healthcare expenditures.
- The largest numbers of people with diabetes live in the South East Asia and Western Pacific regions, though Africa is projected to have the largest growth between 2015-2040.
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are chronic conditions such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and respiratory diseases. They cause 38 million deaths annually, with three quarters occurring in low and middle income countries. The four main NCDs - cardiovascular diseases, cancers, respiratory diseases and diabetes - account for 82% of NCD deaths. Key risk factors include tobacco use, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet and harmful use of alcohol. Prevention strategies involve reducing exposure to risk factors through measures like banning tobacco advertising and restricting alcohol access. Population-wide interventions promoting healthy behaviors can help control the growing NCD burden in a cost-effective manner.
The document discusses care considerations for older adults and pregnant patients. It notes that the aging population is growing rapidly and will be more ethnically diverse. Nurses must adapt care to address the specific needs of older patients, including common chronic illnesses. When triaging pregnant patients, nurses should consider red flags, choose the appropriate pregnancy protocol, and understand the difference between true and false labor. Safety is a top priority, and medications should only be recommended if on the patient's approved list.
A Study on Food Habits and Social Habits as Risk Factors among Patients Under...ijtsrd
AIM A study on food habits and social habits as risk factors among patients undergoing Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty PTCA OBJECTIVE To know the association of food habits and social habits as risk factors for PTCA. To observe various co morbidities among the patients To study the bio chemical parameters in patients such as heamoglobin, PVC, platelet count, bilirubin levels. To observe various social habits in the patient, such as smoking and alcohol consumption. Food consumption pattern. METHODOLOGY The sample population n = 60 of 28 80 years of age were chosen from a multi speciality hospital in Hyderabad. All the patients were of different age groups, sex, socio economic status, ethnicity with different co morbidities. A pre tested format consisting of patients profile, subjective data, objective data, biochemical data, medications and 24 hour dietary recall followed by medical nutrition therapy during the hospital stay. RESULTS Among n=60 subjects from 28 80 years of age, the detailed study identified the common risk factors with respect to cardiovascular diseases. The study showed a higher percentage of age from 28 70 years and is mostly in males. Majority of the patients are with increased BMI and are alcholics smokers. Obesity, Hypertension and Diabetes are predominant and dietary patterns recorded are mostly non vegetarians with high calorie, high fat and high protein consumption. CONCLUSION From the result it is very clear that majority of the patients studied with cardiovascular diseases belong to the age group 28 70 years and is mostly seen in males. Majority of them are accompanied with co morbidities with obesity, hypertension and diabetic. And predominantly follow a high calorie and high fat diet .Thus leading to a conclusion that consumption of high calorie and high fat food, presence of co morbidities and smoking could be the risk factors of PTCA. Mrs. Meena Kumari | Mrs. Y. V. Phani Kumari | Gwyneth Madhulika Bashapaga | Ittamala Jaya Rachel ""A Study on Food Habits and Social Habits as Risk Factors among Patients Undergoing Percatenous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-3 , April 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd23372.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/other-scientific-research-area/other/23372/a-study-on-food-habits-and-social-habits-as-risk-factors-among-patients-undergoing-percatenous-transluminal-coronary-angioplasty-ptca/mrs-meena-kumari
Effect of Urea on the Production of Chitinase by Trichoderma Virideijtsrd
This document discusses herbs and herbal drugs that can be used as remedies for diabetes mellitus. It begins by providing statistics on the prevalence of diabetes worldwide and in India. It then discusses several herbs that have been shown to have anti-diabetic properties, including Aloe vera, garlic, holy basil, coriander, bela, guduchi, and mango leaves. For each herb, it summarizes relevant research demonstrating their ability to lower blood glucose levels and/or improve pancreatic beta cell function in animal studies of diabetes. The document aims to highlight naturally-derived treatment options for diabetes that are widely available, affordable, and have fewer side effects than pharmaceutical drugs.
SAC320 Chapter 11 the biomedical basis of chronic diseasesBealCollegeOnline
The document discusses chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and others. It notes that chronic diseases are now leading causes of death and disability. They have multiple causes and risk factors that are less recognizable than acute diseases. Their long onset period allows for secondary prevention. Animal models are important for understanding human diseases but experiments on humans are limited due to ethical concerns. Specific details are provided on cardiovascular disease, hypertension, cancer, diabetes and their complications. Discussion questions at the end explore how epidemiology and biomedical science study chronic diseases, the use of animal models, comparing medical and public health approaches, and reviewing information on government health institute websites.
Understanding how intermittent fasting may not only help weight loss but have multiple other health benefits including life prolongation, preventing cancer and dementia
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Absolute contra-indications for liver transplantation.
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MENTAL HEALTH PRESENTATION LATEST EDIT BY AFFRAM.pptxAfframHspt
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, are long-lasting conditions that are not passed from person to person. They include conditions such as heart disease, cancer, chronic lung disease and diabetes. NCDs are characterized by being non-infectious, having a prolonged course, not resolving spontaneously and rarely being cured completely. Risk factors for NCDs include tobacco use, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet and harmful use of alcohol. Addressing these modifiable risk factors through interventions is important for preventing NCDs.
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DeWayne McCulley, ex-diabetic engineer, author of "Death to Diabetes"
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Figure 11.1: The Ten Leading Causes of Death in the United States
Many deaths have multiple causes, but diet influences the development of several chronic diseases—notably, heart disease, some types of cancer, strokes, and diabetes.
Table 11.1: Chronic Disease Risk Factorsa
Of all of these risk factors, the first two are unalterable: you cannot change your age or heredity. As for diseases as risk factors, if you already have one, you may or may not be able to slow or reverse it. The other risk factors have to do with your lifestyle choices and therefore are, to a great extent, under your control. Your choices can be powerful preventive measures against chronic diseases.
Figure 11.2: Interrelationships among Chronic Diseases
Many chronic diseases are themselves risk factors for other chronic diseases, and all of them are linked to obesity. The risk factors highlighted in blue define the metabolic syndrome (defined on p. 412).
Figure 11.3: The Formation of Plaques in Atherosclerosis
Most people have well-developed plaques by the time they reach age 30.
Figure 11.4: A blood clot
A blood clot in an artery, such as this fatal heart embolism, blocks the blood flow to tissues fed by that artery.
Figure 11.6: Know Your Blood Pressure
The most effective single step you can take against hypertension is to learn your own blood pressure.
Figure 11.5: Adult Standards for Blood Lipids
Figure 11.8: The American Heart Association’s Heart Attack Risk Calculator
This online calculator can assess your risk of having a heart attack. For a meaningful assessment, you’ll need some information about your blood lipids, blood pressure, and fasting blood glucose. To access the calculator, visit the American Heart Association website: https://professional.heart.org/professional/GuidelinesStatements/ASCVDRiskCalculator/UCM_457698_ASCVD-Risk-Calculator.jsp
When diets are rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruit, life expectancies are long.
Table 11.5: How Much Does Changing the Eating Pattern Lower L D L Cholesterol?
For those who need to lower low-density lipoprotein (L D L) cholesterol, this table offers a perspective on the magnitude of results that may be possible.
Figure 11.10: Risk-Benefit Relationships
Figure 11.11: Cancer Development
Many consumers appreciate the availability of bacon without added nitrites or nitrates.
Figure 11.12: Examples of Cruciferous Vegetables
Cruciferous vegetables belong to the cabbage family: arugula, bok choy, broccoli, broccoli sprouts, brussels sprouts, cabbages (all sorts), cauliflower, greens (collard, mustard, turnip), kale, kohlrabi, rutabaga, and turnip root.
Regular intake of whole foods like these, not individual chemicals, lowers people’s cancer risks.
Table 11.9: Recommendations and Strategies for Reducing Cancer Risk
Figure 11.13: Proper Nutrition Shields against Diseases
A well-chosen diet can protect your health.
Figure C11.1: Nutritional Genomics
Two branches of nutritional genomics may have similar-sounding names—nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics—but they oppose each other in scope. One branch studies how genes affect nutrient metabolism. The other branch studies how nutrients affect the genes.
Figure C11.2: Two Epigenetic Factors and Gene Activity
This figure depicts histones, large globular protein “spools” that wrap lengths of D N A. Other epigenetic factors also exist, such as the methyl groups in this illustration, tiny one-carbon structures that attach directly to a D N A strand, modifying its activity. Another is a form of R N A (not shown).
Figure C11.3: An Epigenome Timeline
Environmental influences, including diet, most profoundly alter the epigenome during the earliest stages of development, but some changes are probably still possible later in life.
These two mice share an identical gene that tends to produce fat, yellow mice. The mother of the lean, brown mouse received supplemental B vitamins that silenced the gene.