Health Infographics

Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) or Vibration White Finger, is an industrial disease caused by the continuous use of vibrating hand-held tools and equipment such as; chainsaws, pneumatic drills and power drills. This disease effects people numbered in the tens of thousands. The condition affects the nerves, muscles, arm joints and blood vessels after extensive exposure to vibration frequencies of between 5 and 2000 Hz, although the greatest risk exists between the frequencies of 5 and 150 Hz.

In the future, SNF readmission rates could be subject to penalties similar to those CMS has put in place for hospitals, such as when SNF readmissions to a hospital occur for certain conditions, within a particular timeframe. To avoid this, many hospitals and health systems are collaborating with SNF providers to improve care and reduce unplanned 30-day readmissions.

While 285 million people around the world suffer from visual impairment, over 80% of the eye conditions affecting the global population are easily preventable. This and other shocking facts about the state of the world’s eyesight are presented in Lenstore’s infographic, showing the leading causes of visual impairment, and what needs to be done to eliminate avoidable blindness by 2020.

It’s a fact: Nobody lives forever. Aging is unavoidable. But what actually happens when you age? Why does your hair go grey? Why does your skin wrinkle? The following infographic details the reasons behind the most common signs of aging.

The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have cost billions of dollars over the last decade, but the spending won’t stop when the fighting does. Just how much money are we spending on health care because of war? As of March 2013, the U.S. has paid $135 billion for medical and disability care for more than 4 million veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. Total payout for ongoing veteran’s benefits from all wars (combined) prior to 2001: $24.8 billion per year.

Consider yourself a geek? Find out what health issues your lifestyle may be increasing your risk for, and what you can do about them in this infographic.

The use of stimulants among college students is increasing by every year. While speeding up brain activity, thus causing increased alertness, attention, and energy, it also leads to an elevated blood pressure, increased heart rate and breathing. In time, this can lead to some serious health issues.

Learn about the evolution of psychotherapy, past methods of addressing mental illness and future development in this infographic. As you will see there have been many approaches to treating disorders.

Many people are under the assumption that Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a rare condition, however it actually affects around 1 in every 400 children born in the UK. Although the majority of cases are caused by unfortunate circumstances arising during pregnancy, there are a small few avoidable instances of children being born with cerebral palsy because of the negligence of a medical professional.

When you’re young you seem to think you’re invincible, but you are not. Life insurance is good for people of all ages. Check out the infographic below to learn about how even young adults can benefit from life insurance.