No doubt, when people think of the deadliest diseases in the world, they would mention the ones that grab headlines from time to time....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
But in fact, many of these types of diseases don’t rank in the top 10 causes of worldwide deaths.
According to a post written by Ann Pietragelo in Healthline, an estimate of 56.4 million people passed away worldwide and 68 per cent of them were due to diseases that progressed slowly.
And according to the World Health Organization (WHO), these are 4 top deadly diseases that can kill fast.
1. Coronary Artery Disease
The deadliest disease in the world is coronary artery disease. It is also called ischemic heart disease and happens when the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart become narrowed. When left unattended it can lead to chest pain, and heart failure.
You can prevent it with medications and by maintaining good heart health.
Steps you can take to decrease the risk include maintaining a healthy heart, exercising regularly, avoiding smoking and eating a balanced diet.
2. Lower respiratory infections
Another deadly disease is a lower respiratory infection. It is an infection in the airways and lungs. It can be a result of pneumonia, flu, tuberculosis, virus or bacteria.
Coughing is the main symptom of a lower respiratory infection. You may also feel breathlessness, wheezing, and a tight feeling in your chest.
Untreated lower respiratory infections can lead to breathing failure and death.
One of the best preventative measures you can take against lower respiratory infections is to get the flu shot every year, wash your hands regularly with soap and water to avoid transmitted bacteria, especially before touching your face and before eating. Finally, get enough rest.
3. Dehydration due to diarrhoeal diseases
If diarrhoea lasts more than a few days, the body loses too much water and salt. This causes dehydration, which can lead to death.
Diarrhoea is usually caused by an intestinal virus or bacteria transmitted through contaminated water or food.
It’s particularly widespread in developing nations with poor sanitary conditions.
According to PubMed Centra,l diarrhoea disease is the second top cause of death in children younger than 5 years.
About 760,000 children die from diarrhoeal diseases each year. However, according to UNICEF, the best method of prevention is practising good hygiene.
Washing hands properly can reduce the incidence of diarrhoea diseases by 40per cent.
4. Cirrhosis
Finally, cirrhosis is the result of chronic or long-term scarring and damage to the liver. The damage may be the result of kidney disease, or it can be caused by conditions like hepatitis and chronic alcoholism.
A healthy liver filters harmful substances from your blood and sends healthy blood into your body.
To prevent this type of disease, it is better to stay away from the behaviours that can lead to liver damage.
Long-term alcohol use and abuse are one of the leading causes of cirrhosis, so avoiding alcohol can help you prevent damage.
Likewise, you can avoid nonalcoholic fatty liver disease by eating a diet that’s healthy, rich in fruits and vegetables, and low in sugar and fat.
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