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Stunted growth, also known as stunting or linear growth failure, is defined as impaired growth and development manifested by low height-for-age. [1] It is a manifestation of malnutrition (undernutrition) and can be caused by endogenous factors (such as chronic food insecurity) or exogenous factors (such as parasitic infection).
Frailty or frailty syndrome refers to a state of health in which older adults gradually lose their bodies' in-built reserves and functioning. This makes them more vulnerable, less able to recover and even apparently minor events (infections, environmental changes) can have drastic impacts on their physical and mental health.
Globally, 162 million children show symptoms of malnutrition such as stunting, which is an indicator of malnourishment. [7] The WHO reported that two out of five children that are stunted live in Southern Asia, however Africa is the only region where there is an increasing number of stunted children. [ 8 ]
The marriage lasted 25 years and failed as soon as the kids were grown. I knew it would fail about two years after they got married. The marriage was too crowded.
Stroke could occur at any age, including in childhood, the risk of stroke increases exponentially from 30 years of age, and the cause varies by age. [35] Advanced age is one of the most significant stroke risk factors. 95% of strokes occur in people age 45 and older, and two-thirds of strokes occur in those over the age of 65.
This month, they celebrated 70 years as husband and wife. Mrs. DeHaai offered this advice: "I'm afraid some people think when they get married they're joined at the hip, you know you've got to be ...
Recognized as the longest marriage in the history of Belgium, also its first ever marriage of at least 80 years. He was inducted in the Order of Leopold. [123] [124] [125] Ronald "Ron" Bond Joyce E. (née Sanders) Bond 4 January 1941 81 years, 350 days 20 December 2022 ("Ron") Milton Keynes, United Kingdom [126] [127] Mota Eli Young
Upon analysis, scientists found that participants who stayed on standard statin treatment for their lifetime increased their quality-adjusted life years by 0.24-0.70, and those on higher-intensity ...