How to Prevent Potential Illnesses?

 

In the Preamble to its Constitution, which came into force in 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not just the absence of diseases or illnesses."

This state and the absence of disease have a direct impact on our quality of life and the years we enjoy it. In fact, medical advances and increased economic development have allowed Americans to live longer. Thus, in recent decades, life expectancy has improved greatly throughout the world including the United States.

ParCare Community Health Network is a Brooklyn multi-specialty health center providing such services as primary care, internal medicine, dermatology, physical therapy, and pediatrics; helping patients to maintain optimal health and prevent potential diseases. ParCare is a culturally sensitive center that provides the community with the most affordable and accessible health care options.

What Diseases Affect us the Most?

According to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INE), diseases of the circulatory system were the leading cause of death, followed by tumors and diseases of the respiratory system. Nervous system pathologies, including Alzheimer's, were the fourth leading cause of death.

In addition, there are plenty of health problems and diseases that are just as serious as they are common. Among them are the following:

Cardiovascular diseases: These are pathologies that can affect the heart (heart attack, angina pectoris and heart failure) and other organs, such as the brain (hemorrhage or cerebral infarction) or the kidney (renal failure). Its appearance is determined by risk factors such as hypercholesterolemia (too high blood cholesterol levels) and hypertension (too high blood pressure).

Diabetes: This is a chronic condition that occurs when the body loses its ability to produce enough insulin or to use it effectively, causing too much sugar in your blood (hyperglycemia). Over time, this glucose ends up damaging the tissues, deterioration that in the long term causes alterations, dysfunctions and insufficiencies in organs such as the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart and blood vessels.

Overweight and obesity: obesity in our country has increased from 7.4% to 17.0% in the last twenty-five years. Furthermore, 37% of Americans adults are overweight and three out of ten children and adolescents are overweight or obese. Both are risk factors for hypercholesteremia, hypertension, and diabetes.

Chronic respiratory diseases (CKD): The WHO includes in this category asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), respiratory allergies, occupational lung diseases and pulmonary hypertension, among others.

Stress: Although there are no epidemiological data, one in three patients who visit ParCare Community Health Network, a NYC-based healthcare provider, has symptoms derived from stress. According to the American Society for the Study of Anxiety and Stress, negative, intense stress that persists for a long period of time increases the probability of developing anxiety problems, chronic fatigue, exhaustion and other problems of health such as infectious processes or psychophysiological disorders.

At ParCare Community Health Network, we strive to provide high quality patient care, we view each patient holistically and truly care about the overall patient experience. We embrace a value driven approach to health care that is high-quality, comprehensive, and supported with best in class technology and people. Our philosophy is that partnering with patients and their families requires a thorough understanding and respect of each patient’s unique needs, culture, values and treatment preferences.