Health Infographics

The demand for nurse practitioners is slated to double by 2020. This infographic from takes a look at how this career officially got started in the 60’s, rapidly growing popularity through the present. It also takes a look at some statistics behind the profession and what it takes to pursue such a career choice.

This infographic presents shocking comparisons between gender and ethnicity equality in the current nursing workforce. Topics are exposed such as modern pay inequality lack of cultural and gender diversity in the workplace, age representation in the profession, and changes in the nurse population over time according to the U.S. Census.

Today nearly 8 in 10 prescriptions filled in the U.S. are for generic drugs, however many of us still don’t know the differences between branded versus generic drugs, how generic drugs enter the market and other important information around this area. This infographic by Statistical Solutions explores this issue in more detail.

We all hear the things to-do and not-to-do in regards to nutrition, but do you really know which ones to follow? This infographic by the folks at Jazzercise displays a visual depiction of what you need to know to keep your nutrition and health at its best. From eating to exercise, it’s all here.

In this infographic, take a look at the deadly effects of the odorless, radioactive gas known as “radon” which is estimated to cause thousands of lung cancer deaths in the U.S. each year. Indoor radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and inhalation over prolonged periods can present significant health risks to families all over the country. It’s important to know that this threat is completely preventable. Radon can be detected with a simple test and fixed through well-established venting techniques.

Trichotillomania is a disorder that is characterized by recurrent, compulsive urges to pull out one’s own hair. Also known as compulsive hair pulling, this disfiguring disorder affects an estimated 1 percent of the population, with some sufferers experiencing the “pulling” urge as early as infancy into early adolescence. trichstop.com takes a look at this in more detail in the following infographic.

Here is an infographic that includes a few facts that you may find interesting form the world of cosmetic surgery. Those in the UK are seeing a tremendous growth in procedures and this is reflected around the world. Non-Surgical procedures make up a large percentage of overall surgeries.

Are you one of those who suffer from hearing loss? See the following infographic from Yoga Health Tips to learn more about what are its causes and precautions to take so that you can enjoy good hearing as long as possible.

We are a society that believes that there’s a pill for every pain, and the statistics behind medication use prove it. Top RN to BSN has created an infographic detailing the statistics behind the use of medication in the United States.

Should a diet change come before prescription drugs? Check out the following infographic to learn about food vs. medicine.