All articles tagged with #preventable
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Times of India
A study reveals that nearly 99% of heart attacks, strokes, or major cardiovascular events are preceded by four warning signs that often go unnoticed, indicating that most such incidents are preventable with early detection and intervention.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Despite knowing how to prevent and control Type 2 diabetes for decades, rates of the disease continue to rise in the United States. Factors such as poor nutrition, lack of education, limited access to healthy food, and systemic barriers contribute to the increasing prevalence of the disease. The healthcare system sees the most success in treating diabetes when a multifaceted approach is taken, including education, access to healthy food and exercise opportunities, effective medication, and improved coordination among healthcare providers. Innovative solutions such as education programs, medication, continuous glucose monitors, and food assistance programs show promise in managing diabetes, but more support and resources are needed to reach the millions affected by the disease.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Researchers from Dell Medical School in Austin, Texas, have conducted a study on ceiling fan-related injuries in children and found that approximately 2,300 children were treated in U.S. emergency rooms for head injuries between 2013 and 2021. The most common injury was laceration, affecting 60% of patients. The study highlights the need for warning labels on ceiling fans and recommends re-evaluating building and electrical codes. The researchers emphasize that these injuries are largely preventable and urge parents to be cautious when lifting children near ceiling fans and to avoid placing tall furniture close to them.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WDSU New Orleans
A 16-year-old boy was critically injured when a tree fell on him in Jackson Square, New Orleans. This incident follows a previous incident where a portion of the same tree's limbs fell, narrowly missing artists working nearby. Vendors in the area believe that the tragic accident could have been prevented, as the tree was visibly rotting and had been reported to an arborist. City officials are actively investigating the incident, and the vendor hopes that more will be done to prevent future tragedies.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Express
The annual death toll from strokes could triple by 2030 due to unhealthy lifestyles such as eating too much ultra-processed food, smoking, and lack of exercise, warns a new report by experts in China. Ischaemic strokes, the most common where a clot cuts blood supply to the brain, will be claiming up to 6.4 million lives a year at the end of the decade. The study identified seven major risk factors behind the growing burden of stroke, including smoking, a sodium-rich diet, kidney dysfunction, high blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, and BMI. However, ischemic stroke is highly preventable through lifestyle changes such as regular physical activity, low-salt diets, and smoking cessation.