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.
Autism is a diagnosis every parent worries about. While this condition was practically unheard of twenty years ago, it’s an increasingly prevalent diagnosis. Social Work Degree Guide has created an infographic entitled “A Common Diagnosis?” detailing the emergence of autism, along with the startling facts behind it.
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that primarily affects the external lining of the lung (the pleura) and the lining of the lower digestive tract. It is almost always fatal with most of those affected usually dying within twelve months of diagnosis. Asbestos is responsible for causing the vast majority of Mesothelioma cases in Great Britain.
Anxiety disorders are one of the most common psychiatric illnesses globally. Even celebrities suffer from anxiety disorders. These include Jessica Alba, Whoopi Goldberg, Howie Mandel, Charlize Theron and Johnny Depp to name a few. There is no cure for anxiety disorders but very effective treatments are available with a good evidence base.
Choosing a career in healthcare often stems from the desire to care for people. Statistics from the Unison survey titled “Patient and Nursing Care at Breaking Point” suggest that those employed within what is often coined as the ‘Caring’ profession, are struggling to find the time to provide the decent patient care that attracted them to the vocation in the first place. The implications of this are far reaching, with worries regarding medical negligence at the forefront of many health care professionals’ minds.
