Health Infographics

Ever since America at large discovered the convenience of the Internet, people have been using it to research everything from recipes to real estate listings. Add to that, we’re a society that leans a bit paranoid when it comes to our aches and pains–and it certainly comes as no surprise that health concerns are one of the more popular search topics on the Web.

We’re living longer these days. Our country’s population is steadily growing. And, with the passage of 2010′s Affordable Care Act, health insurance is increasingly available to Americans. While all of these facts are positive, there is a potentially concerning factor we must consider as a result: An impending shortage in family doctors.

Nurses have one of the most dangerous jobs around. From assaults to verbal abuse, nurses need to be constantly on guard. Top RN to BSN has created an infographic entitled “The Dark Side of Nursing”, detailing just how dangerous being a nurse can be, along with how nurses can protect themselves.

This infographic explores the damaging effects of sugar on skin aging. It exposes the sugar content of some of products we experience every day, and the impact these could be having on your skin.

Ketosis is a process that the body does on an everyday basis, regardless of the number of carbs you eat. In this infographic by Ruled Me, get a brief overview of how the ketogenic diet works in respect to your body.

Over 200,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. Check out the infographic below to learn more about the startling numbers behind prostate cancer.

Caregivers, specially those who provide long term care, also need care and support from others. Their job requires a lot of hard work, passion and determination to deliver quality care to each of their patients. More often than not, they are ignored or taken for granted. Because of this ACSIA has created an infographic to show appreciation to these untiring heroes.

Despite being one of the most developed countries in the world, the United States is severely lacking when it comes to averting preventable death. As other countries continue to make leaps forward in treating preventable deaths, the U.S. is improving at the slowest rate of any developed country. This infographic takes a look at some deaths that are completely preventable.

Lung cancer is one of the most dangerous and life threatening cancers. Check out the infographic below to learn about the dangers of lung cancer.