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WORK RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
Workers are at risk of injury if they use repetitive, sustained, forceful, or awkward exertions. Other risk factors are temperature, vibration, gloves, and contact pressure.
LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY
Also known as "minimal invasive surgery" or "keyhole surgery" this effective and revolutionary technique is gaining grounds in Asia, Europe and America, over the still common open methods prevalent in Kenya.
RUBELLA
The main hazard of rubella lies in its potential to damage an unborn baby. The virus can pass from a pregnant woman through the placenta(afterbirth) to the developing fetus.
FIBROID
These are benign tumors (swellings) of smooth muscles of the uterus(womb).
AUTISM
It is a neurological, developmental disorder with a biological basis that unfolds over time.
BACK PAIN
To maintain a healthy back, good balance in your spine is the key. Your spine is not in its normal balance if you maintain poor posture
SILICA
Breathing dust containing free crystalline silica is a potential health hazard because it may allow some of the smaller particles of silica to deposit in the lungs.
CERVICAL CANCER
Cancer develops when cells in an area of the body grows abnormally. The main cause of cervical cancer is a virus called Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).
ACNE
Acne is basically represented as imbalance between Androgens(male hormones) and Estrogens(female hormones) to which the sebaceous follicles are sensitive. The hormonal imbalance causes rapid proliferation of keratinocytes(cells lining the hair canal) which ultimately get blocked while at the same time there is overproduction of sebaceous glands.
ASBESTOS
Asbestos is not always dangerous, it is only when fibres become airborne that they pose a health risk. Inhaling asbestos fibres or even swallowing them can cause damage and lead to an asbestos-related disease. Asbestos causes damage to the lungs by travelling with inhaled air through the network of airways in the lungs.
BABY FEEDING
One of the first things your baby has to learn when weaning begins is how to swallow
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non-fluids' so that your baby does not have to cope with new flavours as well as using different muscles, blands baby rice mixed with baby's usual milk is the most common first food. However, there is no reasons why you can not try vegetable or fruit purees first.
ROTA VIRUS
As stated earlier it is the commonest cause of diarrhoea in children below five years. In Kenya it contributes 70 to 80 % of all diarrhoea cases in this age group. It causes severe diarrhoea in children which can lead to dehydration and death.
MUMPS
The disease can occur in anyone who has antibodies against it. One attack of mumps normally produce enough antibodies to give that person life-long immunity against a second attack. Most adults are immune to mumps.
WORK PLACE COUNSELLING
For an organization to achieve its projected goals, mission and vision, it needs to have a fully functioning employee. It is recognized that people give their best and work productively and co-cooperatively only if they are free from unnecessary worries and strain
DEPRESSION
There are many symptoms of depression. Some people suffering from depression may experience just a few of them. However, there are certain symptoms that are more common than others. These are the ones discussed below.
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