Tag: Chronic Disease
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Nutrition and Chronic Diseases: How Diet Shapes Long-Term Health
Why Nutrition Is a Central Factor in Chronic Disease Chronic diseases—such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and certain cancers—affect millions of adults in the United States. Among the many factors that influence risk, nutrition stands out as the largest modifiable factor. What we eat, how often we eat, and the overall quality of our dietary…
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Nutrition and Chronic Diseases: Diet as a Modifiable Risk Factor
Introduction: Why Nutrition Matters for Chronic Disease Chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and obesity account for a large share of health care costs and daily suffering in the United States. With over half of adults living with at least one chronic condition, clinicians increasingly recognize that diet is the single largest modifiable…
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Diabetes Surges in Manitoba Despite Gains in Other Health Outcomes
Manitoba Faces a Dual Health Challenge: Gains in Some Areas, Alarm in Diabetes Manitoba’s latest health indicators from the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy (MCHP) show a paradox: while rates of heart attacks, strokes, and several chronic diseases are trending downward, diabetes is climbing. The contrast underscores a shifting landscape in population health, where progress…
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Diabetes Atlas 2050: Projections Reach 900 Million Worldwide
Global alarm: a near doubling of diabetes by 2050 The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has released the 11th edition of its Diabetes Atlas, outlining a stark forecast for the global diabetes burden. From an estimated 500 million people living with diabetes in 2024, the numbers are expected to swell to nearly 900 million by 2050.…
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Global Diabetes Crisis: IDF Projects 900 Million Cases by 2050
The Growing Global Burden of Diabetes The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Deutsche Atlas, in its 11th edition, projects a striking rise in diabetes prevalence worldwide. Based on data from 2024 and demographics trends, the atlas estimates that the number of people living with diabetes could surge from about 500 million in 2024 to nearly 900…
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India Faces Obesity Crisis: Urgent Action Needed, Says TBI Report
Overview: A Growing Threat to Health and Economy A new report from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) highlights a rising obesity crisis in India, underscoring that overweight-related diseases are fast becoming a major burden on both individual lives and the nation’s economy. The findings point to rising prevalence of obesity across urban…
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Alarm over Rise in Diabetes Cases in Taita Taveta County
Growing Burden of Diabetes in Taita Taveta Health authorities in Taita Taveta County are sounding the alarm over a sharp rise in diabetes cases, warning that the trend is straining local health services. Officials say the increase is putting pressure on clinics, hospitals, and community programs that are already stretched thin by the demands of…
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5 Health Red Flags Men Can’t Ignore this International Men’s Day
Why International Men’s Day Matters for Health International Men’s Day is a reminder that men’s health deserves regular attention. Many men delay checking in with a clinician, shrug off unusual symptoms, or skip routine screenings. Early detection can be life‑changing. Below are five warning signals you should take seriously, with practical steps to protect your…
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MPs Call for Overhaul of Kenya’s Social Health Authority as SHA Fails Vulnerable Groups
Introduction: MPs Spotlight SHA’s Gaps in Kenyan Health Coverage Parliament is calling for a sweeping overhaul of Kenya’s Social Health Authority (SHA) after a critical report revealed that some of the country’s most vulnerable groups are largely excluded from health services. Teenage mothers, people from poor households, prisoners, and patients with chronic diseases like cancer…
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Diabetes at Work in Bangladesh: Stigma, Stress, Spikes
Diabetes at Work: A Growing Challenge in Bangladesh Diabetes is no longer a problem limited to the elderly. In Bangladesh, a rising number of professionals in their 20s and 30s are being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. The combination of demanding schedules, intense deadlines, and a fast-paced work culture creates a perfect storm for managing…