Health Infographics

Eczema is chronic skin inflammation that appears in various forms of redness, skin edema (swelling), itching and dryness, crusting, flaking, blistering cracking, oozing, and bleeding. The following infographic highlights some important facts to keep in mind about this irritating skin condition.

Alex Rodriguez — New York Yankees’ third baseman — once said, “Enjoy your sweat because hard work doesn’t guarantee success, but without it you don’t have a chance.” Yet for those suffering from excess perspiration, there’s nothing enjoyable about it. So, why do people sweat? Learn more about Hyperhidrosis in this infographic.

We all know the importance of a healthy skin care regimen, but do we really know why it’s essential to replenish and hydrate our body’s largest organ? Our skin is far more versatile than what most people assume. Let’s delve deeper to undercover how the skin works with the following, fleshy facts, as extracted from the following infographic.

Tooth loss is a process which everyone has to face in life sooner or later. Depending on the person’s age, the reasons for tooth loss can be very different, however research shows that approx 27% of people lose their first tooth between the ages of 21 and 30. Age, genetics and good dental hygiene and maintenance determine the longevity and overall health of your smile, teeth and gums.

Medical technology has advanced by leaps and bounds in the past few decades. From lifespan to vaccinations, we’ve seen huge improvements in how our health is managed today. Best Nursing Masters has created an infographic entitled, “Then and Now: From 1950 to Today” detailing the progression and improvement of medicine and medical technology in the last 60 years.

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. Globally, obesity is the 5th leading cause of death and the number of people who are obese has doubled since 1980. 70% of Americans are classified as overweight or obese. This infographic explores these and other statistics related to the epidemic of obesity.

Illnesses caused by food-borne contaminants affect millions of Americans every year. Hundreds of thousands are hospitalized, miss work or even die. The result is a multibillion-dollar impact on the U.S. economy and healthcare industry. And the real kicker? Most of these infections could be prevented by simple safety precautions.

Nanomedicine refers to highly specific medical intervention at the molecular level for curing disease or repairing damaged tissues. Though in its infancy, could we be looking at the future of medicine? Early clinical trials certainly look promising. Learn more in this infographic.

Chronic illness undoubtedly affects someone you know. As we age, our bodies become more susceptible to hard-to-fight illnesses like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. With the average life expectancy at just over 79, it’s no wonder these diseases cause the majority of fatalities. The following infographic details the chronic diseases affecting society today, along with the risks and causes of such diseases.