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Chronic diseases

According to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) tobacco control means a range of measures and activities that reduce supply and demand of tobacco products, as well as health consequences of their use that aim to improve the health of population by eliminating or reducing ...

In the 21st century, tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s largest public health problems. Despite the fact that with timely diagnosis and proper treatment most people can be cured, this disease causes death of 5000 people every day. (more about tuberculosis) Tuberculosis control is defined by the World Health ...

Infectious (contagious) diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi that spread directly or indirectly from one person to another (WHO). The causative agent of the infectious disease is a microorganism that causes the disease, its toxic product or prion. The source of infection is ...

Behavior and health

Environment

Participation rate of world working population is almost 2/3 (65%), higher among men (79%) than among women (52%). [1] Social and economic growth of society is based on the people’s work. Individually, work improves economic existence, develop self-respect and individual identity and represent the social determinant of health. Therefore, work ...

Community Health

Injuries and violence

Mother and child health