Question 1

What are common health problems seen in veterans?

Accepted Answer

Military service members and veterans face many of the same challenges as civilians, but also different issues that are related to their service. You'll find a list of diseases and conditions that are common among veterans here:
http://www.publichealth.va.gov/diseases-conditions.asp, and a list of health concerns related to specifice conflicts here: http://www.va.gov/oaa/pocketcard/unique.asp

Question 2

What are the most common health problems for foreigners traveling to africa?

Accepted Answer

Should check country by country. Some health issues include:  Malaria, Yellow fever, hepatitis A & B, Thyphoid, Rabies, dysentary etc. It is region specific.

Question 3

What are the most common health problems detected during a health examination of the elderly?

Accepted Answer

Check out http://www.healthinaging.org/resources/resource:guide-to-geriatric-syndromes-part-i/, http://cas.umkc.edu/casww/topdozn.htm, http://www.ncoa.org/press-room/fact-sheets/healthy-aging-fact-sheet.html & http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/seniorshealth.html. We often find vision & hearing loss, depression, dementia, debility & frailty, incontinence, constipation, malnutrition & more.

Question 4

What are common health problems seen in coal miners?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary diseases such as COPD, Silicosis, Cancer, etc.

Question 5

What are common health problems with a 28 week premature baby?

Accepted Answer

A 28 week premie will have respiratory difficulties and need artificial ventilation for a period of time.  They will  be unable to effectively take nutrition orally, are prone to intestinal disorders, infections, brain hemorrhages and loss of vision.  NICU care of the premie has progressed tremendously, and these babies have fewer complications and usually do surprisingly well.

Question 6

How common are diet-related health problems like binging?

Accepted Answer

The prevalence of binge eating disorder (bed) is estimated at 1-5% of the general population -- with women comprising 60% of these, men 40%.  (all types of eating disorders are more common in women, though.) bed is often associated with depression; people also feel a lot of shame about it, which can delay getting help.  Bed may be more common than other eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, etc).

Question 7

Could you tell me what are some common oral health problems seen in children?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of problems that affect the oral health of children which includes tooth decay, thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, lip sucking, early tooth loss and baby bottle tooth decay.

Question 8

In perimenopause, with no other health problems, is it common to get only 3-4 hours of sleep a night every night for years?

Accepted Answer

I have had patients tell me this, although as you already know, that's not a healthy amout of sleep.  Women with insomnia need to address.  Is it not falling to sleep or waking and not being able to get back to sleep.  Do you exercise cardiovascularly every day for at least 30-40 min?  Are you a smoker?  Drinker?  Coffee drinker? Sleep hygeine is a science and i'm sure you can get more zzzzz's!

Question 9

What are the most common dental health problems seen in young children?

Accepted Answer

Dental caries.  The caries rate can be reduced by the application of dental sealants as a preventative measure. Make sure your child is on fluoride supplements- such as Poly-vi-flor, if the water is not fluoridated.

Question 10

What are the most common dental health problems seen in middle-aged adults?

Accepted Answer

the most common dental problems in middle age are periodontal disease( gum disease) and tooth decay.  Both of these can be prevented and treated with good care.

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What are the most common health problems for foreigners traveling to africa?

What are the most common health problems detected during a health examination of the elderly?

What are common health problems seen in coal miners?

What are common health problems with a 28 week premature baby?

How common are diet-related health problems like binging?

Could you tell me what are some common oral health problems seen in children?

In perimenopause, with no other health problems, is it common to get only 3-4 hours of sleep a night every night for years?

What are the most common dental health problems seen in young children?

What are the most common dental health problems seen in middle-aged adults?

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