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 Author:  Akau. B.Z. What Does Measles Look Like? Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. It remains an important cause of death globally despite a safe and effective vaccine. The WHO estimates a yearly global incidence of 50 million cases and 1.5 million deaths. In healthy populations, one (1) death per thousand cases exists. Developing nations have around 10% mortality. In immunocompromised patients, there is up to 30% mortality. Both incidence and mortality rates are reducing.  The measles virus is a single-stranded lipid-enveloped RNA virus in the family Paramyxoviridae and genus Morbillivirus. Measles is a human disease. No known animal reservoir exists, and an asymptomatic carrier state has not been documented. It occurs worldwide but is more prevalent in poor countries. Measles transmission is primarily person-to-person via large respiratory droplets.  Risk Factors for Increased Fatality  1. Age at infection:  Measles can affect anyone, but you...

 Author: Akau B.Z. INTRODUCTION  Alcohol consumption, a prevalent aspect of social and cultural practices worldwide, often carries diverse drinking patterns. These patterns, vital in understanding individual behaviors and societal impacts, are assessed through various indicators to gauge the level and potential risks associated with alcohol intake. Drinking patterns refer to the frequency, quantity, and circumstances surrounding alcohol consumption, as well as age and gender differences. The quantity and pace of an individual's alcohol intake affect the amount of alcohol that enters the brain and the degree of impairment that person experiences. Targeting risk groups for specific behaviors requires understanding the differences in drinking patterns. Like a standard drink, drinking patterns and definitions vary from country to country. The amount of alcohol consumed can be determined using several indicators. These measurements include the proportion of the population in a coun...

Author: Akau B.Z. I NTRODUCTION Many interrelated factors influence the complex behavior of alcohol consumption. Understanding these multifaceted influences is crucial to comprehending why people consume alcohol and the implications of their drinking habits on personal health and society at large. These factors interact differently with every individual. These factors can be individual risk factors (such as gender, age, genetic factors, family history, personality factors like attention deficit hypersensitivity disorder, impulsivity, delinquency, and personal traits) or environmental risk factors (such as stress, peer pressure, job loss, grief, the availability of alcohol, policy environment, and economic status). Many factors influence how much and how an individual drinks. These include social conditions like where a person lives, whether they have a job (or not), and if so, what it involves, childhood experiences, social networks, social norms surrounding its consumption (acceptabil...

  Author: Akau B.Z. INTRODUCTION Alcohol, a ubiquitous and culturally embedded beverage, holds a complex duality in its effects on human health. This social elixir, with its diverse array of flavors and varieties, carries both potential benefits and significant risks that warrant careful consideration. Alcohol has been a part of human culture for centuries, playing roles in social, religious, and recreational settings. Its consumption spans continents and cultures, but its effects on health have been a subject of extensive debate. While moderate alcohol intake is associated with certain health benefits, excessive or prolonged use poses significant risks to physical and mental well-being. HEALTH BENEFITS OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION 1.      Antioxidant Properties Alcoholic beverages, particularly red wine, contain compounds that exhibit antioxidant properties. Overproduction of free radicals exceeds the body's ability to neutralize them, leading to oxidative stress, which t...