World Health Organization articles Tag

Sexuality: Sexual health is not just the absence of disease.

ly, of difficulties and suffering. Violence, sexually transmitted infections, and coerced choices are all barriers to sexual health. That is why the World Health Organization defines this concept in a comprehensive manner. According to WHO, good sexual health is not limited to the absence of disea ...

18
Dec
2023

World Diabetes Day: A Day of Information and Prevention

s Day is a global diabetes awareness campaign organized every November 14 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). This day, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), was launched in 1991 in response to the steadily increasing number of diabetics worldwide. Nearly 4 million people h ...

14
Nov
2013

Calculate Your BMI or Body Mass Index in 5 Questions

I? The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure used to assess a person's body size and potential health risks. This statistical index is validated by the World Health Organization (WHO). However, it should be noted that it is only applicable to adults, both men and women, aged 18 to 65 years. The BMI c ...

28
Apr
2015

An algorithm to predict the spread of disease

BlueDot for faster and more reliable information On January 9, the World Health Organization notified the public of an influenza outbreak in China: a cluster of pneumonia cases had been reported in Wuhan, possibly from vendors' exposure to live animals at the Huanan Seafood Market. The U.S. Center ...

30
Jan
2020

The hydroalcoholic gel: history of an invention

hes these results in an international journal and arouses the interest of hospitals around the world. The consecration will come in 2005, when the World Health Organization decides to support the deployment of this solution through a global program called 'Clean hands save your life'. This pro ...

05
Nov
2020

Seniors: what does the government's anti-fall plan include?

urage of a senior citizen, you can notably use the small exercises of the Icope program developed by the Gerontopôle of Toulouse and validated by the World Health Organization: https://inspire.chu-toulouse.fr/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Icope-Step-1-OMS-Papier-DEFINITIVE.pdf 2 - Arrange the acco ...

14
Mar
2022

Monkeypox: should we be concerned?

An unprecedented situation If you're hearing a lot about monkeypox or monkeypox right now, it's because doctors are facing a novel situation. This is the first time this virus has appeared in non-endemic countries in Europe and North America. This disease is a zoonosis, that is, a virus transmit ...

06
June
2022

Why should you air your house even in winter?

, which can cause Covid but also the flu or the common cold, it is more important than ever to follow the official recommendations of the WHO. The World Health Organization recommends airing your home 10 to 15 minutes twice a day at least, and this remains valid even in winter, regardless of the ...

23
Jan
2023

Understanding Long Covid in 5 questions.

"What is Long Covid?" The World Health Organization defines long Covid as the persistence of symptoms following an infection with the SARS-Cov-2 coronavirus. In France, the High Authority of Health (HAS) speaks of prolonged symptoms following Covid-19 when the symptoms persist for more than 4 week ...

03
Apr
2023

Is Toast Carcinogenic?

und because it is now known to be bad for health and found in food. This toxic substance is formed more precisely in grilled foods. According to the World Health Organization, acrylamide forms when certain starch-rich products are cooked at over 120°C. This is the case with bread but also biscuits ...

04
May
2023

House: beware of this pollution in your kitchen!

ed on November 8, 2023, and revealed concerning findings. It shows that 53% of French households using gas cooking for stovetops or ovens exceed the World Health Organization's recommended daily threshold for nitrogen dioxide or NO2 exposure. Despite the presence of an exhaust hood, this gas impair ...

13
Nov
2023

Sport: Major National Cause 2024

xercises to work on cardio, endurance, balance, flexibility, and muscle strengthening... Don't hesitate to set yourself an ambitious program because the World Health Organization recommends a total of 300 minutes of physical activity per week, which is equivalent to one hour per day from Monday to F ...

04
Jan
2024

Sports: What is the best exercise routine for the heart?

Why is it necessary to exercise for your heart? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. In addition to heredity, sex, and age, the onset of these pathologies is linked to many preventable risk factors, such as junk food, ph ...

30
Jan
2024

Stomach cancer: excess salt is a risk factor.

heart attack... A diet too high in salt is also associated with an increased risk of suffering from water retention and osteoporosis. That's why the World Health Organization recommends consuming no more than 5 grams of salt per day for an adult and 2 grams for a child. However, in France, the aver ...

22
May
2024

CBI or Body Roundness Index: an indicator favored by doctors

? So far, the reference tool for measuring a person's corpulence has been the BMI or Body Mass Index. As a reminder, this indicator recognized by the World Health Organization is calculated by dividing an individual's weight by their height squared. The result obtained allows determining if the per ...

04
July
2024

Mpox or monkeypox: 5 misconceptions about this virus

ndatory in France. This is yet another one of the 5 misconceptions about this virus. This measure is not currently being considered, according to the World Health Organization. For now, mask-wearing only applies to people who have been infected with the monkeypox virus. In case of confirmed contami ...

26
Aug
2024

Prevention of Dementia: 5 Simple Tips to Avoid Cognitive Decline

throughout life There are currently no medications to treat the decline in cognitive abilities with age. With the aging of the global population, the World Health Organization estimates that the number of people with dementia worldwide will triple by 2050, reaching an impressive 153 million patients ...

04
Sep
2024