Obesity
is a chronic disease affecting more and more children, adolescents and adults.
It is associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease,
diabetes, joint diseases, psychological & behavioral disturbances.
Considering the chronic diseases and conditions associated with obesity, the
fact that obesity is difficult to treat, prevention is extremely important. A
primary reason that prevention of obesity is so vital in children is because the
likelihood of becoming obese adults is thought to increase from about 20 percent
at four years of age to 80 percent by adolescence.
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Diarrhea and its care
Diarrhea is a very common health issue, seen frequently especially during summers. Extreme exhaustion due to salt and water loss from the body,is the main reason of discomfort. Diarrhea is caused by infection, food allergies, malabsorption, diabetes and diseases of small and large gut. The following simple measure help to reduce the illness and ensure prompt recovery.
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