Musculoskeletal disorders are health conditions that affect the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, cartilage and other tissues that help the body move and remain stable. They can affect almost anyone, from children and young adults to older people, and may develop suddenly after an injury or gradually over many years. These conditions are extremely common. The World Health Organization estimates that about 1.71 billion people worldwide live with a musculoskeletal condition. Low back pain is one of the biggest contributors to disability globally, while osteoarthritis, fractures, neck pain, rheumatoid arthritis and other disorders can also significantly affect movement and quality of life. � World Health Organization +1 A musculoskeletal disorder may cause something as simple as temporary muscle soreness, or it may develop into persistent pain, stiffness, weakness and difficulty moving. In some cases, the condition can interfere with work, sleep, exercise, household activities a...
Welcome, and thank you for being here. HIV/AIDS remains one of the most important infectious diseases in the world. Although there is still no cure that completely removes HIV from the body, major advanices in medical treatment have changed HIV from a condition that was once often life-threatening into a manageable chronic health condition for people who have access to effective treatment and ongoing medical care. MALARIA: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, TREATMENT AND PREVENTION GUIDE HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. The virus attacks the body's immune system, particularly cells that help protect the body against infections and certain diseases. When HIV is not treated, the immune system can become progressively weaker. AIDS, which means acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, is the most advanced stage of HIV infection. Not everyone with HIV develops AIDS, especially when treatment is started early and taken consistently. � World Health Organization +1 HIV can be transmitted through cer...