Disease Information
Heart Disease
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A leading cause of death in many countries, heart disease affects millions of people worldwide. Click on this link to understand coronary heart disease and heart failure and to learn what you can do to reduce your risk of developing these conditions. |
Asthma
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Asthma, a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways, affects millions of individuals worldwide. Researchers are beginning to unlock the causes of asthma, leading to medications and treatment programs that can control the disorder. For more information,click on this link. |
HIV Disease and AIDS
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HIV infection is a chronic, progressive disease that is linked to AIDS, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. A person with AIDS is vulnerable to infections that can result in death. To learn more about HIV and AIDS and some of the current treatment strategies, click on this link. |
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
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Did you know that approximately 75% of Canadians will have at least one HPV infection in their lifetime? Did you know that certain types of HPV can cause cervical cancer, abnormal cervical cells and genital warts? Learn more about this common virus, its consequences and ways to help protect yourself. |
Migraine
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Learn more about migraine. |
Arthritis
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Learn more about arthritis. |
Osteoporosis
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Osteoporosis is a debilitating disease that gradually weakens bones, making them more fragile and vulnerable to fractures. But osteoporosis can be prevented. To learn how - and to discover more about this condition - visit this section. |
Glaucoma
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Glaucoma is one of the world's leading causes of blindness. But if caught in time, the disease can usually be controlled, and loss of vision prevented. Click on the link below to better understand glaucoma and its diagnosis and to learn how to better live with visual difficulties. |
Vaccine-Preventable Disease
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Thanks to vaccination, many diseases that once proved fatal or debilitating can now be prevented. Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Pneumococcal pneumonia, and Chickenpox are four of these diseases. To learn whether you are at risk for these infections and how to protect yourself and your family, click on the link below. |
