Causes of disease in
your community: Caused by viruses. Overcrowded and badly ventilated
places.
Symptoms of disease:
Sore throat, coughing, sneezing, headache, very high temperature, a weak
shivery feeling, sweating and sickness.
Groups of people most
at risk: People who live in camps specially refugees and poeple
who live in overcrowded and badly ventilated places. Childern contacting
with other infected children at schools.
Number of people inflicted
(per population): 35%
Number of doctors available
(per population): 60%
Your environment's influence
on the spread or impact of the disease: The natural environment
infuences the spread of the disease by
Current methods of prevention
or treatment of this disease: air pollution specially the dust the
air contains. Dust increses the spead of influenza by increasing coughing
and making breathing very difficult.
Changes in the environment
to prevent further spread or impact of the disease:Awareness of
cleaness, handkerchiefs, cups etc. handled by the patient should be thoroughly
cleaned. Patients should stay in bed to rest and avoid contact with other
people. Treatment
Causes of disease in
your community: from food or water contaminated ,by bacteria(vibrio
cholerea)
Symptoms of disease:
diarrhoea,loss of water and salts,vomiting,thirst, muscle cramps,sometimes
circulatory collapse.
Groups of people most
at risk: people who live in camps(refugees) and in villages and
in polluted places.
Number of people inflicted
(per population): 20%
Number of doctors available
(per population): 45%
Your environment's influence
on the spread or impact of the disease: cleaness careness, ignorance
of the disease , no environment and sanitation concerns.
Current methods of prevention
or treatment of this disease: sanitation,awareness,improvement of
water and food supply.
Changes in the environment
to prevent further spread or impact of the disease:to try to reduce
water pollution. and take in concern in not polluting other places....
1.Usage of water
& products
2.Low sanitary
competence
3.Changed for
the worse of water/disturbed regime
Symptoms of disease:
1. High temperature
2. Often diarrhoea
3. Stomachache
4. Nausea
Groups of people most
at risk: Young people, children
Number of people inflicted
(per population):
Number of doctors available
(per population):
Your environment's influence
on the spread or impact of the disease: Heat climate, high density
of population, sailing food in streets without any control.
Current methods of prevention
or treatment of this disease:
1. Seeing
after contacts with sick people
2. Disenfection
of hearths
3. Chloriding
of water
Changes in the environment
to prevent further spread or impact of the disease:
1. Improvement
clearance of inhabited areas
2. Strengthening
survilance of execution
3. Strengthening
control of gathering, processing, transporting and sailing milk
4. Strengthening
control of keeping terms of sailing
1. Bad sanitary
- hydienic application, keeping of medical instruments
2. Unsatisfied
control of donor blood using
3. Bad cleaning
of cosmetic instruments
Symptoms of disease:
1. Yellow skin
2. High temperature
3. Dark Urine
4. Nausea
5. Enlarge
Groups of people most
at risk: All people, mainly young people
Number of people inflicted
(per population): 72%
Number of doctors available
(per population):
Your environment's influence
on the spread or impact of the disease: Bad stuff base of medical
establishments of using occuring of medical instrument
Current methods of prevention
or treatment of this disease:
1. Vaccine using
2. Medical instruments
cleaning
Changes in the environment
to prevent further spread or impact of the disease:
1. Strenghening
control of medical instruments
2. Laboratory
methods of exploring, based on determination special markers
3. Timely reveal
first stage of strengthening desease vaccine using
1. Unsatisfed
social genre conditions of living
2. Change for
the worse of social-economical situation
3. Bad nutrition
4. Street sailing
without any control
5. Low sanitary
competence
6. Deterioration
of sanitary status inhabited areas and in people mass gathering plases
7. Late reveal
and isolation of sick people
Symptoms of disease:
At
first stage of TB desease it has no symptoms, but if the bacteria become
active appear the following symptoms
Groups of people most
at risk:
1. High temprature
2. Headaches
3. Cough
4. Itoxication
5. Weakness or
fatigue
6. Weight loss
7. No appetite
8. Chills
9. Fever
10. Sweating at night
11. Nausea
Number of people inflicted
(per population):
1. Social undefendence (unemployed, homeless shelters)
2. Migrant farm eamps
3. Encloses in gails
4. Young people
5. People who inject drugs and drink alcoholic
beverages
6. People who are sick with other diseases
7. Elderly people
8. People with weak immue system
Number of doctors available
(per population): 24000
Your environment's influence
on the spread or impact of the disease: 15064
Current methods of prevention
or treatment of this disease: Marked changing for the worse sanitary
continions of unhabited areas, unsatisfied containing & explain of
garbes & toilets in people mass gathering. That is why the desease
make progress.
Changes in the environment
to prevent further spread or impact of the disease:
1. Reavealing & isolating of TB-infected people
2. Untitubirculousis medicine using
3. Desinfection
4. Giving educational instructions
Causes of disease in
your community:
1. Unsatisfed social genre conditions of living
2. Change for the worse of social-economical situation
3. Bad nutrition
4. Street sailing without any control
5. Low sanitary competence
6. Deterioration of sanitary status inhabited
areas and in people mass gathering plases
7. Late reveal and isolation of sick people
Symptoms of disease:
At first stage of TB desease it has no symptoms, but if the bacteria become
active appear the following symptoms
Groups of people most
at risk:
1. High temperature
2. Headaches
3. Cough
4. Itoxication
5. Weakness or fatigue
6. Weight loss
7. No appetite
8. Chills
9. Fever
10. Sweating at night
11. Nausea
Number of people inflicted
(per population):
1. Social undefendence (unemployed, homeless shelters)
2. Migrant farm eamps
3. Encloses in gails
4. Young people
5. People who inject drugs and drink alcoholic
beverages
6. People who are sick with other diseases
7. Elderly people
8. People with weak immue system
Number of doctors available
(per population): 24000
Your environment's influence
on the spread or impact of the disease: 15064
Current methods of prevention
or treatment of this disease: Marked changing for the worse sanitary
continions of unhabited areas, unsatisfied containing & explain of
garbes & toilets in people mass gathering. That is why the desease
make progress.
Changes in the environment
to prevent further spread or impact of the disease:
1. Revealing & isolating of TB-infected people
2. Untitubirculousis medicine using
3. Desinfection
4. Giving educational instructions
Names and email addresses
of students:
- RICARDO PEREZ
- VIRGINIA BAROCIO - APPYZ503@YAHOO.COM
Causes of disease in
your community: PROSTATE CANCER EFFECTS OLDER MALES AFTER AGE 65.
IT EFFECTS THE TESTICLES. PREVENTABLE RISK FACTORS FOR PROSTSTE CANCER
ARE UNKNOWN. SCREENING FOR AND TESTING DISEASE AT AN EARLY STATE HAVE BEEN
PROPOSED TO PROSTSE CANCER.
Symptoms of disease:
PAIN AROUND THE GENETAL AREA.
Groups of people most
at risk: PROSTATE CANCER MOSTLY AFFECTS AFRICAN-AMERICANS AND WHITES.
Number of people inflicted
(per population): BLACKS AGE 65 1,400 WHITES AGE 65 300
Number of doctors available
(per population): ESTIMATE 15
Your environment's influence
on the spread or impact of the disease: YOU CAN'T PREVENT IT . IT
ALL DEPENDS ON YOUR FAMILY. IT IS HEREDITARY.
Current methods of prevention
or treatment of this disease: APPROPRIATC TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR
MEN WITH PROSTATE CANCER ARE BASED ON THE STAGE OF THE CANCER AT THE TIME
OF DIAGNOSIS. RADIATION THERAPY OR TREATMENT OF THE TUMOR SITE WITH LOW
LEVELS RADIATION IS USED FOR CANCER THAT IS CONFINEDTO THE PROSTATE OR
SURROUNDING TISSUE . SOME SIDE EFFECTSWHICH CAN INCLUDE ACUTE INFLAMMATION
OF THE BLADDER ,RECTUM AND INTESTINES ,ARE GENERALLY REVERSIBLE PATIENTS
WITH CANCER THAT HAS SPREADBEYOND THE PROSTATE GLAND MAY RECIVE RADIATION
AND HORMONAL THERAPIES TO INHIBIT FURTHER PROGRESSSIONOF THE CANCER ,BUT
MOST OF THESE TUMORS EVENTUALLY BECOME RESISTANTTO HORMONAL THERAPY .
Changes in the environment
to prevent further spread or impact of the disease: INFORM PEOPLE
MORE ABOUT THE PROSTATE CANCER ON T.V. NEWS BROAD CASTING AND ON THE NEWS
PAPPERS AND SHOULD HAVE SPEACHES ABOUT IT
Name of disease:
Lung cancer
Country: United
States
Names and email addresses
of students:
- Apulello Zepeda - AppyZ503@yahoo.com
Causes of disease in
your community: The causes of lung cancer are smoking cigarettes
and other substances such as cigars, pipes, and marijuana. It can also
exposure to radon gas, aspestos, and carcinogenics such as uranium.
Symptoms of disease:
Some of the sypmtoms of lung cancer are a cough that doesn't go
away, chest pain, loss of appetite, bloody sputum, fever, reocurring bronchitis,
and wheezing.
Groups of people most
at risk: The groups of people who are at risk are people who smoke.
Also people who are exposed to radon gas, aspestos and carcinogenics.
Number of people inflicted
(per population): 164,100
Number of doctors available
(per population): not known
Your environment's influence
on the spread or impact of the disease: The ways they have influenced
is that people can no longer smoke in public areas, so you won't get second-hand
smoke. Also there is more awareness in the risk factors of lung cancer.
Current methods of prevention
or treatment of this disease: The treatment that they have right
now is to surgically remove the bad part of the lung. Even though removing
the bad part of the lung, you only have 5 years to live.
Changes in the environment
to prevent further spread or impact of the disease:The change we
could make is that we can stop or limit the construction of homes and other
buildings where al ot of radon gas is detected.
Name of disease:
Skin Cancer
Country: United
States
Names and email addresses
of students:
- Cesar B. Munoz - Appyz503@Yahoo.com
Causes of disease in
your community: Anyone can be a host to skin cancer. It either can
be inherited or can be caused by too much chronic exposure to the sun.
If you are diagnosed with this disease than various things happen, due
to the different types of skin cancer. First, like most other cancerous
diseases, it spreads to the other organs. In this case skin cancer could
spread into the lungs and liver. If its detected early than there is a
chance that it can be cured.
Symptoms of disease:
Irratated redness or blistering of the skin and in many cases painful moles.
Groups of people most
at risk: People who stay out in the sun to much and especially if
you are light complected, which makes it easier for the suns rays penetrate
the skin easier.People who have a family history of skin cancer can inherit
this disease as with people with a history of sun burns who are also vulnerable.
Not to mention people with typical moles, a large number of moles, and
freckles.
Number of people inflicted
(per population): 47,000 cases of malignant melanoma will be diagnosed
in 2000 along with 1 million new cases of bascell cell and squamous cell
carcinomas, all which are found in skin cancer.
Number of doctors available
(per population): unsure
Your environment's influence
on the spread or impact of the disease: All the beaches and outdoor
activities, especially in the everyday sunny states which will leave people
vulnerable to the sun.
Current methods of prevention
or treatment of this disease: Staying in the shade, wearing enough
clothes to cover a majority of your body from the hot weather, and wearing
sunscreen are all ways to prevent this disease which will claim the lives
of almost 9,600 people this year.
Changes in the environment
to prevent further spread or impact of the disease: More information
should be given to people to understand the consequences of not protecting
your body. Especially at events that involve people standing out in the
scorching sun. The CDC(center for disease control and prevention)is also
building critical partnerships to facilitate national skin awareness and
prevention efforts.
Names and email addresses
of students:
- Igadube Joseph - Nagimesi David - Bukenya Steven - Otema Albert - Kadde Stephen - Ssuna Anthony - Mawanda Paul - Olol Daniel
Causes of disease in
your community: Malaria is caused by the malaria parasite (plasmodium)
which infects the erythrocytes. Malaria is transmitted by the female infected
anopheles mosquito which sucks blood from humans. The mosquito breeds in
stagnant water.
Symptoms of disease:
- General weakness.
- Loss of appetite.
- Headache.
- Dehydration.
- High temperatures.
Groups of people most
at risk: Malaria mainly affects low income earners living in areas
infested with mosquitoes, for example those living in bushy areas, swampy
areas and also areas lacking proper drainage.
Number of people inflicted
(per population): 40%
Number of doctors available
(per population): 20%
Your environment's influence
on the spread or impact of the disease: Thick bushy vegetation are
characteristics of swamps and these provide breeding grounds for the mosquitoes.
Too much rainfall may cause flooding which brings about stagnant water
which is a good breeding ground for mosquitoes. Also, empty cans in which
water collects are capable of providing mosquitoes with good breeding grounds.
Current methods of prevention
or treatment of this disease:
- Drainage of breeding grounds of mosquitoes.
- Elimination of stagnant water.
- Sleeping under mosquito nets.
- Spraying mosquitoes with insecticides.
- Clearing of bushes around homes.
- Treatment with Quinine (antimalarial) tablets.
Changes in the environment
to prevent further spread or impact of the disease:
- Slashing/clearing of bushes around homes.
- Digging drainage/channel to ensure proper drainage
in case of flooding.
- Drainage of swamps around homes.
- Clearing homes of emty cans which may provide
breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
Name of disease:
Cholera and Dysentery
Country: Uganda
Names and email addresses
of students:
- Ssimbwa Albert - Kawoya Alex
- Muwessi Felix
- Mwesige Daniel
- Kawumi Peter - Matovu Raymond
Causes of disease in
your community:
- Poor disposal of Human waste
- Eating contaminated food stuff
- Drinking unboiled water
-Poor hygiene, that is, not washing hands after
visiting the latrine or before and after eating food.
Symptoms of disease:
- Diarrhea leading to dehydration
- Abdominal pain
- Stomach upset
- Vomiting.
Groups of people most
at risk:
- Infants
- Poor and uneducated people
- People staying in over
- crowded areas and slums
- People using open unprotected water for their
Consumption.
Number of people inflicted
(per population): 38%
Number of doctors available
(per population): 40%
Your environment's influence
on the spread or impact of the disease: In rural areas, quite a
number of people do not have latrines, therefore dispose their wastes in
the open. Many girls are not taken to school for formal education, hence
increase in the number of people vulnerable to getting the disease.
Current methods of prevention
or treatment of this disease:
- vaccination
- Proper disposal of wastes
- Eating washed fruits
- Eating food after washing hands
-Taking oral rehydration salts, for those who
are victims.
Changes in the environment
to prevent further spread or impact of the disease:
- Keeping environment clean to get rid
of flies, the major transmitter
- Immediate treatment of victims
- Educating the population on the causes and danger
of Cholera
- Banning street vendors from selling food stuffs
- Avoiding cold food.
Causes of disease in
your community:
- Sewage discharge from homes
- Industrial discharge of waste into water sources
- Water weeds e.g. Water Hycinth
- Pesticides carried from agricultural fields
by rain into water bodies
- Poor fishing methods e.g. use of fish poison.
Symptoms of disease:
- Increased biological activity in water
- Increased spread of water born diseases e.g.
Cholera, Typhoid, e.t.c.
- Increased biological oxygen demand.
Groups of people most
at risk:
- People in rural areas without access to clean
water
- People of low economic status living in slums
- Illiterate people
- Children
- People staying in camps.
Number of people inflicted
(per population): Not Sure.
Number of doctors available
(per population):
Your environment's influence
on the spread or impact of the disease:
- Poor disposal of feaces due to lack of latrines
and toilets
- Unprotected water sources
- presence of many industries in and area
- Poor rubbish disposal.
Current methods of prevention
or treatment of this disease:
- Treatment of industrial waste before disposal
- Putting up laws restricting the use of poison
for fishing
- Sensitization of the masses about the effect
of water pollution
- Protection of water sources.
Changes in the environment
to prevent further spread or impact of the disease:
- Directing of industrial waste to land
instead of water
- Building up public toilets to help people who
don't have
- Avoiding the localisation of industries.
Causes of disease in
your community: The main causes of skin cancer are ultra violet
rays and hereditary. Other types of radiation that may cause skin cancer,
are; X-rays, tanning beds and nuclear radiation.
Symptoms of disease:
Basal cell epitheciomas a pink lump that enlargers. Squamaus cell carcinomas
a lump that later forms a crusty ulcer. Melanomas Start as a mole, itches
and grows, becomes crusty and bleeds. A red area brown spots or a white
ring may appear around the mole. Melanomas may be flat or raised.
Groups of people most
at risk: Light skin coloured people Family history of skin cancer
Personal history of skin cancer Chronic exposure to the sun History of
sunburns early in life Certain types and a large number of moles Freckles
as an indicator of sun sensitivity and sun damage
Number of people inflicted
(per population): 10,000 people every year are diagnosed with skin
cancer and 1,000 die each year.
Number of doctors available
(per population): 241 per 100,000 people
Your environment's influence
on the spread or impact of the disease:
Exposure to the sun's ultra violet rays appear to be the most important environmental factor in developing of skin cancer ultraviolet rays from artificial sources of light such as tanning beds and sun lamps are just as dangerous as those from the sun and should be avoided.
Current methods of prevention
or treatment of this disease:
Skin cancer is largely preventable when sun protection measures e.g. slip slop slap are consistently used ! If detected and treated early, however, these carcinomas have a cure rate of more then 95%
Changes in the environment
to prevent further spread or impact of the disease:
To fix the hole in the ozone layer Increce in shade More sun cream products More people should be taught to slip, slop, slap Teach children that sun tanning is bad
Name of disease: Ross River Virus
Country: Australia
Names and email addresses of students:
- Emma Spratt
- Mandy Collingwood
Causes of disease in your community: Ross River Virus is transmitted by Mosquitoes to the human body and passed back and forth between infected mosquitos and humans.
Symptoms of disease: Symptoms are similar in adults and children. Children tend to have a milder case not lasting as long. - Symptoms include
Groups of people most at risk:
-painful or swollen joints, sore muscles, aching tendons, skin rashes, fever and fatigue, headaches and swollen lymph nodes.
- Less common symptoms include sore eyes/throat, nausea, and tingling in palms of hands and soles of feet.
- Symptoms may last between two and six weeks after infection but some may experience some symptoms for up to 6 months. Most will recover within two years.
- Emotional stress and depression can develop as a result
Number of people inflicted (per population): The most at risk are people between 20 and 50 years of age, but infants and the elderly may also be affected. The ratio of affected people in Australia is 1
Number of doctors available (per population): 12
Your environment's influence on the spread or impact of the disease: 1991 - 1998 37929 people were affected
Current methods of prevention or treatment of this disease: 241 doctors per 100,000 people
Changes in the environment to prevent further spread or impact of the disease: The most important factor is the activity of rainfall, temperature, tides and heavy rains that create large areas of temporary freshwater eg
Name of disease: Lung cancer
Country: Australia
Names and email addresses of students:
- Kristina Gordon
- Melissah Oliver
- Krystal Brown
Causes of disease in your community: lung cancer is caused by such things as passive smoking, the use of pipes, cigars, marijuana, the presence of asbestos, gas and other particulate pollution in the enviroment. Some infants can be born prone to respitory disorders. Type of lung cancers present are: - small cell carcinoma - squamous cell carcinoma - adenocarcinoma
Symptoms of disease: - small cell carcinoma - squamous cell carcinoma - adenocarcinoma
Groups of people most at risk: The symptoms present in lung cancer are persistant coughing, shortness of breath, blood stained sputum,chest pains and wheezing.
Number of people inflicted (per population): In Western Australia men are at most risk of contacting lung cancer, with 441 male deaths in the year 1997 in contrast to 194 female deaths in 1997. The majority of these deaths were smoking related. This could change in the future however, as more women are smoking now than before.
Number of doctors available (per population): 116,920
Your environment's influence on the spread or impact of the disease: 241 per 100,00 people in Australia
Current methods of prevention or treatment of this disease: The majority of people smoke in homes, public venues and public toilets. These actions heighten the risk of passive smoking too, especially for non-smokers.
Changes in the environment to prevent further spread or impact of the disease: Methods of preventing lung cancer are:
- abstain from smoking
- avoid enviroments were you are exposed to passive smoking
Changes in the environment that could occur in order to prevent the further impact of lung cancer:
- a lower rate of pollution in the enviroment and a reduced number of people smoking. This could be achieved by a heightened sense of awareness by the public, tighter legislation controlling where people can and cannot smoke, increasing the cost of cigarettes.
Name of disease: Meningitis
Country: Australia
Names and email addresses of students:
- Tara Baldwin
- Kelly Bridewell
- Rosemary McCurrach
- Kristy Robinson
- Rebecca Schramm
- Sophie Velenski
Causes of disease in your community: There are two pathogens that can cause meningitis. These are viruses and bacteria. About 90% of cases of viral meningitis are caused by members of a group of viruses known as Enteroviruses, such as Coxsackie virus and Echovirus. The herpes virus and the mumps virus can also cause aseptic meningitis. Viral meningitis is rarely fatal, and most patients recover from the disease completely. Most causes of bacterial meningitis are caused by one of three species of bacteria, Haemophilus influenza, Streptococcus pneumonia and Neisseria meningitis. The disease is found in water, though chlorine will kill the bacteria in swimming pools. If water enters the nose the bacteria can reach the brain and meningitis can occur.
Symptoms of disease: The symptom of meningitis is fever and a rash may appear. The first symptoms are usually vomiting, headaches, stiffness of the neck, temporary blindness and deafness that may become permanent if the nerve sheath is effected. Viral meningitis in adults shows slight fever, cough, headache, sore throat, throbbing pain in the back of the head, severe vomiting, temperature rising to 38.9 degrees C or 107 degrees F, irritability, photophobia, often semi-conscious, delirium and a spotty rash. Symptoms that may occur in infants are repeated convulsions, severe attacks of vomiting, irritable cries, high pitch sounds when picked up and refusal to feed. The fontanelle in the skull may appear swollen as there is a raised pressure within the skull. The infant may be feverish and drowsy and may exhibit apathy. If infected over a period of three weeks with severe viral meningitis, mental deterioration may occur. Some of these symptoms may develop over several hours, others may take one to two days. As the diease progresses, patients of any age may suffer from seizures.
Groups of people most at risk: During the cold weather young children and the elderly are most at risk of being infected with meningitis. People who come in contact with others infected with meningitis are also at risk, but have a very small chance of developing viral meningitis.
Number of people inflicted (per population): 10% to 25% of the population. One in ten cases is bacterial meningitis. 4.5 children per 100,000 people are infected with Meningicoccal meningitis.
Number of doctors available (per population): 241 per 100,000 people
Your environment's influence on the spread or impact of the disease: The cultural environment has increased the spread and impact of meningitis, as more people are purchasing private swimming pools for their homes. Many are not familiar enough with the chlorine treatments to keep the water free from bacteria.
Current methods of prevention or treatment of this disease: Current methods of treatment of meningitis involves chemo-therapeutic antibiotic agents, isolation, administration of large doses of Sulphinamide drugs or Penicillin. Sedatives may be prescribed together with analgesics to relieve the headaches. Those who have been in contact with an infected person may be treated with Sulphinamides to prevent infection. In the early stages, Streptomycin is given in conjunction with two similar drugs. Corticosteroids may be administered to patients in a coma. There are vaccines against Hib and some strains of Neisseria meningitis. Vaccines against Hib are very safe and highly effective. Meningitis cases should be reported to local health and state departments to ensure follow-up of close contacts and early identification of outbreaks. Overseas travellers should check to see if a Meningococcal vaccine is recommended for their destination. Travellers should receive the vaccine at least one week before their departure. A vaccine to prevent Pneumococcal meningitis can also prevent other forms of meningitis. The Pneumococcal vaccine is not effective in children under two years of age, but is recommended for persons over 65 years of age or those who have chronic medical problems.
Changes in the environment to prevent further spread or impact of the disease:The changes that could be made in the environment to prevent the further spread and impact are to keep the environment clean. To avoid people infected with the disease. To better educate private pool owners on how to correctly chlorinate their swimming pools. Good hygiene e.g. wash hands and cover mouth when sneezing or coughing to prevent the spread of viruses. As a preventative measure, antibiotics may be given to people who have had close contact with the disease. Vaccines are available against some forms of bacterial meningitis. Routine childhood immunisation against Haemophilus influenza is recommended.
Name of disease: Respiratory illnesses
Country: Australia
Names and email addresses of students:
- Ben Beatie
- Stephen Britto
- Brock Clavey
- Nick deKonig
- Mark Eaton
- Matt Taylor
Causes of disease in your community: Asthma is not contagious. The occurance of asthma in any group is dependent on the environmental factors in which people live. For example; asthma is a result of allergies to certain plant pollens. The flowering times and climactic conditions will vary from one environment to another. Another environmental factor that can trigger asthma attacks is pets. Moulds and other types of fungi are also common indoor allergens. The environment suitable for growing indoor fungi are dark and damp conditions. Exposure to household dust mites is also a major risk factor as dust mites produce one of the most common indoor allergens. Indoor air pollution includes vapours from household cleaners, gas stoves that are not properly vented, mould and mildew, animal faeces and tobacco smoke. Air pollution results from an accumulation of air particles. Sources of outdoor pollution includes industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, tobacco smoke, pollen and allergens from animals and insects. Ground level ozone and smog are other major irritants.
Symptoms of disease: Symptoms that occur in asthma are pains in the chest and difficulty breathing. In an asthma attack the lungs clog up due to swelling and mucous build up in the bronchioles, making it more difficult for air to enter the lungs. A troublesome cough may develop especially at night. Wheezing can occur after physical activity. Asthma can be worse during certain seasons and if caused by allergens, the symptoms can include chest tightness, wheezing or a cough.
Groups of people most at risk: Anyone can get asthma. It is most common in the young, but some people can develop it later in life. In our local area
Number of people inflicted (per population): Four out of ten children have asthma. Seven out of twelve teenagers suffer from asthma. Twelve out of twenty-four adults have asthma.
Number of doctors available (per population): 30% of all Australians.
Your environment's influence on the spread or impact of the disease: 241 per 100,000.
Current methods of prevention or treatment of this disease: Man has changed the natural environment by increasing the amount of grass-lands and air pollution levels, leading to a higher number of people being vulnerable to asthma. One theory being presented to explain the higher incidence of asthma in western societies, is that there is an increased use of chemicals in the home and an emphasis on hygiene. Being exposed to these things from very early ages, does not allow the body's natural defence mechanisms the opportunity to develop the required processes to deal with these many irritants.
Changes in the environment to prevent further spread or impact of the disease: The most common treatment for asthma is the "puffer". This puffer can contain a number of different medications that unclogs the mucus and relieves the tightness by enlarging the bronchioles. Puffers are used by most asthma sufferers. Some people believe that you can cure asthma by potent treatments of herbal medicines. There are many different herbs thought to assist sufferers of asthma.
Causes of disease in your community: La Fiebre Hemorrágica Argentina o Mal de los Rastrojos es causada por un virus llamado Junín que disemina, a través de sus secreciones, un ratoncito de campo y contamina el Medio Ambiente con el mismo.
Symptoms of disease:
* Decaimiento general.
* Falta de apetito.
* Fiebre * Dolor de cabeza.
* Dolor detrás de los ojos.
* Dolores musculares.
* Dolor de cintura.
* Dolores en las articulaciones.
* Mareos.
* Náuseas o vómitos.
Groups of people most at risk: Los más expuestos a esta enfermedad son las personas que viven y/o trabajan en el campo, y los que frecuentan el mismo para realizar alguna actividad. No obstante, las personas de la ciudad no están exentas de la enfermedad, como sucedió en nuestra ciudad con una persona que contrajo la misma.
Number of people inflicted (per population: No podemos contar con datos estadísticos debido a que las autoridades sanitarias no dan detalles de los mismos.
Number of doctors available (per population): La ciudad de Cañada de Gómez cuenta con 1 (un) médico por cada 300 (trescientos) habitantes.
Your environment's influence on the spread or impact of the disease: La Fiebre Hemorrágica Argentina ha influido en el medio ambiente natural y/o cultural de una amplia región de la Pampa Húmeda, que por ser una zona agronómicamente maicera, estos ratoncitos portadores del virus Junín, encuentran su hábitat adecuado. Además, muchas actividades que antes eran frecuentes en el campo, como la caza, la pesca y paseos, hoy en día quedaron relegadas, por el riesgo que ello implica.
Current methods of prevention or treatment of this disease: Desde hace algunos años se cuenta con una vacuna efectiva y sin riesgos para la salud humana, en donde las personas más expuestas a la enfermedad, como son las que viven y/o trabajan en el campo deben vacunarse. Además otras medidas preventivas a tener en cuenta son
Changes in the environment to prevent further spread or impact of the disease:
* Realizar una higiene cuidadosa, principalmente de las manos.
* Cambiarse las ropas frecuentemente después de haber trabajado en el campo.
* Usar calzado cerrado y ropa que cubra el cuerpo.
* Mantener desmalezado los alrededores de las viviendas.
* No introducir tallos, hojas o granos en la boca.
* Comer y dormir en habitaciones limpias.
