Tag: disease
Superbugs: How We’re Making Bacteria Stronger With Antibiotics
We are reminded all the time to wash our hands, but many wonder if it actually makes a difference. Get this: it is estimated that we have between 2 to 10 million bacteria from our fingertips to elbows. These bacteria can cause disease and other sickness such as superbugs. In this infographic, the folks at MPHOnline.org explain how superbugs are formed and how to help prevent them.
Mosquitos of Miami and The Diseases They Spread
There are about 3,500 mosquito species throughout the world, all of which can carry some kind of disease. Check out this infographic from Platinum Mosquito Protection to learn how a misting system can help you prevent an infestation in your yard.
Incidences of Cancer in the United States
The following infographic from Mesothelioma Help displays some pretty gripping statistics about incidence and survival rates for various cancer sites as well as incidence percentages by state. The purpose of the graphic is to share importance of focusing on a cure for cancer and asking people to support the organizations that are working hard to find one.
Get in the Loop – Raising Awareness for Lupus
May is seen as time to come together and help raise national awareness for all the forms of lupus. It is a time to show support for the estimated 1.5 million people in the United States who are affected by this chronic autoimmune disease. With the following infographic, which contains data and statistics on this disease, Achieve Clinical Research hopes to help raise awareness for lupus patients and their families.
How to Make a Cancer-Fighting Salad
I hate cancer. It has taken more loved ones than I care to mention. Want to help your body fight this terrible disease? The foods you put in your salad can help. Use this handy infographic published by MD Anderson Cancer Center to build a cancer-fighting salad.
