But if you only have a slight astigmatism -- your doctor may refer to it as a degree -- and you donât have another vision problem, you may not need them. Irregular astigmatism is far less common and is linked to problems with your cornea, the front part of the eye.
Malaria is one of the most infectious diseases in history. It has infected countless people across the globe and it still kills millions every year. The malaria parasite lives in the gut of the Anopheles mosquito and is transmitted through the bug's bite.
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), mainly cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, obesity and chronic respiratory diseases, represent a leading threat to human health and human development in todayâs world.HO estimates that total deaths from non-communicable diseases will increase by a further 17% over the next 10 years.NCDs are related to the interaction of various genetic, environmental and especially lifestyle factors, including smoking, alcohol abuse, unhealthy diets and physical inactivity.