10 Leading Causes of Infant Illness

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Primary Health Care 1 : 

Primary Health Care 1 10 Leading Causes of Infant Illness

Pneumonia : 

Pneumonia is an infection of one or both lungs which is usually caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. prior to the discovery of antibiotics, one-third of all people who developed pneumonia subsequently died from infection.

Pneumonia : 

Pneumonia Children and babies who develop pneumonia often do not have any specific signs of a chest infection but develop: Fever Appear quite ill Become lethargic

Meningitis : 

Meningitis Any infection or inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. It is usually purulent and involves the fluid in the subarachnoid space.

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Risk factors of HEART DISEASE: Smoking High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol Diabetes Family history HEART DISEASE – is like any other muscle requiring blood supply, oxygen and nutrients for it to function.