Question 1

any reason why are blood disorders common in greek, italian, african, and mediterranean people?

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Congenital: Many cultures have an increased risk of various diseases due to marriage within the family.  The more such sharing of the gene pool occurs with closely related people the more of a chance that the gene expression will become dominant.  This is also true in some religions such as Judaism.

Question 2

what are some common diseases that are terminal?

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Most can be: Common diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension (high blood pressure) all can be terminal without proper care, management, and close follow-up. In some cases other more classically terminal diseases can be considered 'chronic' with lifelong active treatments.

Question 3

what are the common non communicable and communicable diseases?

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See CDC website: Too many to name here...I suggest that you contact the center for disease control...They will have common listings for you. You might also reference the merk manual.

Question 4

how common is fifths disease?

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I would say so: The majority of kids will have this before school age and have blood evidence of prior infections by the time they are teens.I see a case every month in the office and others are labeled during a phone call to the office. Rarely(once every few years) I see kids pass it to their parents who must have missed it as a kid.

Question 5

how common is meniere's disease?

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Not common: Meniere's disease affections 12/1000 people in the US... About 0.2% of the population. Unfortunately, it is way over-diagnosed. What we call a "trash can diagnosis" - if nothing else can cause the symptoms... It is called Meniere's. It has 4 specific findings: 1) vertigo (often incapacitating lasting hours/days) 2) hearing loss 3) tinnitus 4) headache or ear pressure. All on the same side.

Question 6

is schamberg's disease common or rare?

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Quite common: This is a curious loss of the collagen that strengthens the small veins, and allows little ruptures when they have relatively high pressure, as in the feet from standing. I suspect it's usually not diagnosed. It's famously non-treatable -- the talk about "taking vitamin C to promote collagen production" is subscientific; you can try ace bandages around the legs and feet.

Question 7

what is mucha-habermann disease? how common is it?

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Mucha habermann: Mucha habermann disease is a rare skin disorder. It is also known as pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta or PLEVA. Lesions can sometimes itch, - tend to be found in groups on trunk, arms and legs.  PLEVA can disappear in 1.5 to 18 months without treatment.  Scarring can occur. PLEVA is most often seen in children and young adults.

Question 8

what are common disorders from taking hallucinogens?

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Hallucinogen Disorde: Hallucinogen-induced Disorders. are: 
•	Hallucinogen intoxication 
•	Hallucinogen persistent perception disorder (flashbacks) 
•	Hallucinogen intoxication delirium 
•	Hallucinogen-induced mood disorder 
•	Hallucinogen-induced anxiety disorder
•	Hallucinogen-induced Psychotic disorder with delusions 
•	Hallucinogen-induced Psychotic disorder with hallucinations

Question 9

how common is the flesh eating disease in urban areas?

Accepted Answer

Can happen anywhere: Flesh eating bacteria can be anywhere and that's exactly the reason for good, clean wound care. It does afflict few people, so i would not focus on that if everything else is properly done.

Question 10

how common is huntington's disease?

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5-10/100,000: Huntington's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that is autosomal dominant. Most estimate that it occurs in 5-10 per 100, 000 population. There does not appear to be any sexual discrimination. It is a progressive disease that usually becomes manifest in patients 30-40 years old.

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