Significance of Health problem
Health problem refers to any condition negatively impacting physical, mental, or social well-being. These issues range from acute illnesses and chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease to mental health disorders and substance use problems. They can arise from various factors, including lifestyle choices, environmental toxins, genetics, and even work conditions. Addressing health problems requires medical intervention, lifestyle changes, and public health initiatives. Some texts address traditional medicines role in solving health problems.
Synonyms: Health issue, Medical condition, Illness, Ailment, Disorder, Health concern, Sickness, Disease, Condition, Malady, Affliction
In Dutch: Gezondheidsprobleem; In Finnish: Terveysongelma; In Spanish: Problema de salud
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Hindu concept of 'Health problem'
In Hinduism, "health problem" encompasses physical and mental ailments stemming from factors like poor diet (Viruddha Ahara), lifestyle imbalances, aging, and environmental toxins (Dushivisha). Ayurveda, traditional medicine, and naturopathy offer potential remedies.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Coconut is used to treat a wide variety of health problems including the following: abcesses, asthma, baldness, bronchitis, bruises, burns, colds, constipation, cough, dropsy, dysentery, earache, fever, flu, gingivitis, gonorrhea, irregular or painful menstruation, jaundice, kidney stones, lice, malnutrition, nausea, rash, scabies, scurvy, skin infections, sore throat, swelling, syphilis, toothache, tuberculosis, tumors, typhoid, ulcers, upset stomach, weakness and wounds.[1] (2) Obesity is identified as a public health problem, impacting individuals of every age and sex, leading to chronic diseases and requiring comprehensive management strategies similar to the management of Sthaulya.[2] (3) Health problems can arise from improper use of sense organs, violating moral codes, and the effects of time, which are considered basic causative factors.[3] (4) However, it later causes a variety of health problems and illnesses, and it is important to address sleep issues before they escalate, as explained in the provided text.[4] (5) These are the challenges to physical and mental well-being, and mental disorders are among the leading causes. The text emphasizes the widespread impact of these problems.[5]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) Untreated diabetes leads to a multitude of serious conditions affecting both smaller and large vessels.[6] (2) These are conditions that affect the body, and one of the most common is hypothyroidism, impacting individuals globally.[7] (3) Diabetes mellitus is a giant disease considered as one of the arch enemies of the mankind. It is among the several health problems.[8] (4) Initially, a lack of sleep only manifests physical symptoms; however, as this progresses, it leads to health problems.[9] (5) The increase expectancy of life is now associated with several issues that affect a person's well-being.[10]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) It is a description of cancer worldwide, which the study explores alternative treatments using plant molecules to prevent various types of cancer.[11] (2) These are the various ailments and conditions for which the medicinal plants are used, as identified in the ethno-medicinal studies.[12] (3) These are the issues that can develop as the function of the liver gradually becomes worse, leading to serious problems for the patient.[13] (4) Health problems refer to the range of ailments and conditions that are addressed using traditional medicinal plants, and these issues are a primary focus of traditional healthcare practices, according to the text.[14] (5) The world is eagerly waiting for the help of Ayurveda in solving these, indicating the global need for its solutions.[15]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa)
(1) Various medical conditions that can arise from the use of impure shila-jatu.[16]
The concept of Health problem in scientific sources
Health problems encompass a wide range of physical, mental, and social conditions negatively impacting well-being. They can arise from various factors, including lifestyle, environment, genetics, and access to healthcare, affecting individuals across all ages.
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) Health problems encompass various conditions for which parents seek medical care for their children, but fungal skin infections are often excluded due to the perception of being normal.[17] (2) Factors that contribute to the dropout rate of learners from schools, including learning disabilities, systemic factors, and socioeconomic frameworks.[18] (3) This encompasses any condition that negatively impacts a person's physical, mental, or social well-being, requiring medical attention or intervention.[19] (4) These encompass a range of physical, mental, or emotional conditions that negatively affect a person's well-being.[20] (5) The study confirms the growing concern about hypertension as a significant issue in rural South Africa, highlighting its importance.[21]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) Health problems are medical conditions that can be exacerbated by factors like older age, leading to increased susceptibility to disease and potentially higher mortality rates in COVID-19 patients.[22] (2) It is a neglected issue in many economically depressed communities, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, and South America, despite its association with severe morbidities.[23] (3) A significant health problem is childhood undernutrition, which includes stunting, wasting and underweight, affecting millions of children worldwide, particularly in Africa and Asia.[24] (4) These are the potential consequences of microplastic exposure, including respiratory disorders, cardiovascular issues, and reproductive disorders.[25] (5) As a middle-income country, Indonesia is also facing this, including chronic diseases.[26]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) Health problems may potentially be caused for patients when family members possess insufficient diabetes management knowledge but still indulge in bad practices, increasing their risk of developing diabetes.[27] (2) A significant global issue that is tuberculosis, with a large portion of the world's population estimated to be infected.[28] (3) Existing issues in the community that the PBL curriculum empowers the students to handle.[29] (4) These are the issues that are addressed through the comprehensive approach, and the comprehensive approach involves interventions that deal with a number of them.[30] (5) These are conditions in which psychological and behavioral factors play an important role in the trajectory, including emotional problems, behavioral risk factors, and comorbid psychiatric conditions, and health psychologists address the relationship between behavior and health in these situations.[31]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Cancer is identified as one of the major health problems globally, causing millions of deaths annually, which emphasizes the need for preventive strategies and early diagnosis to reduce the burden of the disease.[32] (2) A current challenge is to decide which human problems are health problems and which, if any, are not.[33] (3) Malaria is identified as a significant issue in many tropical countries, particularly in Nigeria.[34] (4) Any conditions that negatively impact health, and these were studied in the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2015.[35] (5) Mental illness is expected to be the second biggest of these problems within the country by 2020, and it was felt it was timely to validate a tool for measuring chaos from the perspective of Malay speakers.[36]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) Smoking among adolescents is one of the most preventable, and it can lead to drug consumption, and other epidemiologic issues.[37] (2) Thorough medical/physical examination is necessary and its frequency increases, if there is a health problem that requires proceeding care.[38] (3) The focus of observational trials is on populations or large groups of people experiencing these in their everyday environments.[39] (4) The complications from diabetes are considered this and affect the economic state.[40] (5) In India, herbal medicines have been used for centuries to treat many different health problems.[41]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Diarrhoea is a common one of these in developing countries like Bangladesh.[42] (2) Oral cancer assumes a major issue in terms of patient morbidity and mortality, and this form of cancer represents a large percentage of all cancers in India.[43] (3) These are conditions associated with aflatoxins, including growth retardation, hematologic disorders, hepato and nephrotoxicity, and immunosuppression.[44] (4) Severe negative conditions that can result from diabetes, including disability, hospitalization, and complications in arteries and capillaries.[45] (5) Problems like hypertension, cardiovascular and kidney diseases that these salts can be used for.[46]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) The text discusses integrating social sciences with certain of these issues affecting both individuals and groups within the context of physical therapy.[47] (2) Issues in which physiotherapy has been recognized as an important link in many organizations dealing with internationally important matters.[48] (3) Problems that was reported among elite tennis players, with 12.1% constituting overuse injuries.[49] (4) Health problems can be addressed through a combination of diet, physical exercise, and cognitive behavioral training, and these actions result in significant weight loss.[50] (5) Health problems can arise from students not coping effectively with stress, potentially leading to academic failure and impacting their overall well-being.[51]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) These are issues experienced by low-income female caregivers of adults with HIV/AIDS, as examined in a specific study.[52] (2) These are a complex issue in South Africa, which include a cholera disaster, drug stock-outs, and issues of prevention, requiring comprehensive attention.[53] (3) This includes physical and mental health concerns, which are impacted by HIV status and environmental conditions.[54] (4) These are conditions that community health workers screen community members for, and refer them to local facilities, as part of their training.[55] (5) The specific medical and well-being requirements of a population, like adolescents, which research aims to address and improve.[56]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) Health problems, such as infection by gastrointestinal nematodes, are very important limiting factors in goat production, particularly affecting milk production.[57] (2) This refers to the concerning issue of multidrug-resistant strains of bacteria found in dogs, which could result in treatment failures in both animals and humans.[58] (3) The study notes that ectoparasites can cause several medical issues in sheep, like blood loss and irritation, and may also carry disease-causing agents, which is important.[59] (4) These are challenges that affect the well-being of humans and animals, which are generated by dynamic environments and require careful monitoring and management.[60] (5) These are the various ailments and conditions that affect animals, such as wounds and myiasis, which are addressed through the use of traditional remedies.[61]
From: Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development
(1) Characterizes antimicrobial resistance (AMR) driven by inappropriate use of antimicrobial agents.[62] (2) These are issues that can arise from the misuse or confusion of herbal medicines, leading to international concern for their safe use.[63]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Indicates a medical issue affecting well-being, with obesity being identified as an important one among children and adolescents, increasing due to certain mobility restrictions.[64] (2) Health problem is an increasingly important issue as the elderly population expands rapidly worldwide, leading to a higher prevalence of fractures.[65] (3) Health problems are issues that people are not comfortable revealing, preferring to discuss them with traditional healers rather than a modern health system where files will be handled by different people on duty.[66] (4) Refers to various physical and mental conditions that negatively impact an individual's well-being, requiring medical attention and interventions.[67] (5) Health problems may be avoided by children with resourceful parents, because they are healthier at the outset and are more likely to maintain their health later in life.[68]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) The transport sector bears significant responsibility for the health problems of the population in cities caused by air pollution, noise, and traffic accidents.[69] (2) A large percentage of workers faced adverse physical conditions, impacting their well-being and highlighting the negative consequences of industrial decline, creating a significant strain on individuals.[70] (3) Health problems are adverse conditions affecting physical and mental well-being, which can be exacerbated by climate change and environmental factors.[71] (4) A serious health problem in cities is represented by particles, which are associated with increased mortality due to heart and respiratory diseases, cancer, and strokes.[72] (5) Synthetic fertilizers cause many health problems and environmental pollution, as they can have negative effects.[73]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) If current trends continue into adulthood, an even greater increase in obesity-related health problems and economic costs can be anticipated.[74] (2) This refers to the various medical conditions that can result from substance use and are often associated with treatment non-completion.[75] (3) Adverse effects like gastrointestinal issues, nephrotoxicity, and pancreatitis, which can be caused by prolonged codeine use.[76] (4) This refers to any physical or medical conditions that the participants reported, which were assessed in the study to understand the overall health of the participants.[77] (5) This encompasses a range of physical and mental health issues, mentioned in relation to the combined use of alcohol and tobacco, exploring potential associations.[78]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Participants mentioned health professionals who treated health problems successfully with appropriate therapies.[79]