Arteries are the blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to the heart and other parts of the body
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The term (atherosclerosis) is applied to the accumulation and buildup of
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Prevention
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https://www.moh.gov.sa/en/HealthAwareness/EducationalContent/Diseases/Heartcirculatory/Pages/007.aspx
Angina
It is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle does not get enough
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Prevention:
There are five simple steps to maintain a healthy heart and prevent coronary
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https://www.moh.gov.sa/en/HealthAwareness/EducationalContent/Diseases/Heartcirculatory/Pages/013.aspx
Cellulitis:
It is a common bacterial skin infection affecting deepest layers of the skin and
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Prevention:
Chances of developing cellulitis can be reduced with good wound care by
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https://www.moh.gov.sa/en/HealthAwareness/EducationalContent/Diseases/Dermatology/Pages/Skin-Cellulitis.aspx
A non-contagious immune skin condition that causes hair loss and appears in the form of
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Prevention:
The infection cannot be prevented, but it can be controlled by following health
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https://www.moh.gov.sa/en/HealthAwareness/EducationalContent/Diseases/Dermatology/Pages/Alopecia.aspx
Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) occurs when your thyroid gland produces too much of the
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Prevention:
There is no cure for hyperthyroidism, but it can be managed with medications
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https://www.moh.gov.sa/en/HealthAwareness/EducationalContent/Diseases/Endocrinology/Pages/006.aspx
Polio (poliomyelitis) mainly affects children under five years of age, but it may affect unvaccinated
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Treatment and Prevention:
There is no cure for polio, it can only be prevented
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https://www.moh.gov.sa/en/HealthAwareness/EducationalContent/Diseases/locomotor/Pages/003.aspx
The lens of the eye is located behind the iris (the colored part of the eye), and it is transparent in nature
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It adjusts the focus of light or image on the retina (sensitive
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Prevention
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https://www.moh.gov.sa/en/HealthAwareness/EducationalContent/Diseases/Eyes/Pages/003.aspx
Tears:
Tears are made up of three main layers (oily, aqueous, and mucous
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The outer oily layer: It makes the surface of the tears in the eye smooth, and prevents tears from
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Prevention
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https://www.moh.gov.sa/en/HealthAwareness/EducationalContent/Diseases/Eyes/Pages/006.aspx
General Directorate for Health Enhancement and Health Education Fact Sheet
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: Hepatitis A is a viral liver disease that can cause mild to severe illness. The hepatitis A
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Prevention
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https://www.moh.gov.sa/en/HealthAwareness/EducationalContent/Diseases/Gastroenterology/Documents/Viral_Hepatitis_(A).pdf
is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis or bone thinning is a disease characterized by a decrease in
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Prevention and treatment:
Osteoporosis is now a largely treatable disease, thus helping the
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https://www.moh.gov.sa/en/HealthAwareness/EducationalContent/Diseases/OrthopedicDiseases/Pages/2014-10-20.aspx