WHO is the World Health Organization that has compiled a list of the greatest health threats in the world. What's on it? What is the greatest threat to our health in 2019?
The biggest threats to health and air pollution
WHO has conducted studies and the results are terrifying. It turns out that, according to the surveyed people, as many as 9 out of 10 people in the world breathe polluted air. This factor was at the top of the list of the greatest health threats in the world in 2019. The data doesn't lie. 7 mln people die every year due to air pollution, which leads to cancer, lung diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and strokes.
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The growing flu
WHO research shows that a flu pandemic is only a matter of time and it is inevitable. The organization tries to constantly check and monitor the spread of viruses and their mutation. The purpose of this research and monitoring is to detect potential pandemic strains and prevent their spread. Currently working on it 153 institutions in as many as 114 countries.
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What corresponds to 70% of deaths in the world?
Non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer are responsible for 70% of deaths worldwide. According to WHO, they also pose a very high threat to human health in 2019. The organization informs that over 85% premature deaths take place in low and middle income countries. What factors influence this? WHO states that:
- zero physical activity
- lack of a healthy diet
- use of tobacco
- too much alcohol consumed
- air pollution
Antibiotic resistance
It turns out that more and more viruses, parasites and bacteria are starting to become more resistant to antibiotics, antiviral and anti-malaria drugs. Reason? Doctors too often and readily prescribe sequential doses of antibiotics to humans, but farm animals are often fed them.
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Threatening pathogens
They were also included by the WHO on the list of the greatest threats to our health in 2019. Pathogens threaten our health, and doctors still do not have effective methods of treatment and vaccines. A few of them below:
- Zika virus
- Ebola
- nCOV coronavirus
- Nipah virus
- disease X, a yet unknown pathogen that may cause a serious epidemic
Lack of good medical care
All over the world, many countries still do not have adequate healthcare facilities. The problem most often affects low and middle-income countries. Cause? There are many of them, but one of them may be focusing on programs dedicated to treating only one disease.
Vaccine? It's not for me!
WHO informs that the existing reluctance of the society to vaccinate poses a very great threat in the fight against many diseases. The organization presents data that, although every year, vaccines save about 2-3 million people, the number of cases of Odra increased by as much as 30%!
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Dengue
Dengue is a disease caused by mosquitoes. Its symptoms are very similar to those of the flu. Unfortunately, Dengue has a very high death rate, it kills even 20% sick. WHO estimates that as much as 40% our population is at risk of developing Dengue.
HIV
Acquired immunodeficiency virus - HIV. Yes, he was also on the WHO list. Even though the medical community knows a lot about it, it is still a very significant health threat to our population. HIV persists and causes one million deaths worldwide every year. Currently on our Earth lives until 37 mln people infected with HIV. Unfortunately, these are most often people who do not have access to any medical care.
