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Disease Trends

Disease Trends. From our current membership portfolio we are able to generate lots of data on disease trends and would like to share this with you. It is important for us with the data and you the media with the voice to work together to inform the public in order to sensitize them on:

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Disease Trends

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  1. Disease Trends • From our current membership portfolio we are able to generate lots of data on disease trends and would like to share this with you. • It is important for us with the data and you the media with the voice to work together to inform the public in order to sensitize them on: • The need to take care of their health • The need to finance their health care needs

  2. Top 10 Diseases by Cost • ....

  3. Top 5 Diseases Ages 0 to10 years Observations Most of the diseases in this age group relate to hygiene. Low immunity pre-disposes the age group to frequent infections. Recommendations Adequate breastfeeding, proper nutrition, Personal and environmental hygiene are key measures in keeping the infections in check for this age group.

  4. Top 5 Diseases Ages 11 to 20 years Observations Improvement of the immune system, but diseases of the respiratory system still lead. Age group with adventure with bone and muscle injuries and conditions due to high activity. Recommendations Proper guiding and Counseling in learning institutions, engagement is sports occupational therapies and guidance on healthy lifestyles, to alleviate involvement in antisocial behaviors e.g. drug and substance abuse.

  5. Top 5 Diseases Ages 21 to 30 years Observations Maternity services account for significant percentage of costs, due to awareness and the need for safe deliveries in today's populations. Struggle for independence, relationships, parenting, work and family related stress levels are high. Recommendations Proper guiding and Counseling, social economic support would benefit this group. Health education on identified health needs like family planning and parenting is key. The economically Productive group, affect decisions on health significantly.

  6. Top 5 Diseases Ages 31 to 40 years Observations Maternity costs still high with increased incidences of complicated pregnancies. Early stages of aging process. Developed immune system with low infections levels. Economically productive age group with social economic responsibilities. Self actualization is objectively pursued. Recommendations Health education on identified health needs. Interventional measures to mitigate risk factors like family planning, safe sex practices avoidance of drug abuse are important.

  7. Top 5 Diseases Ages 41 to 50 years Observations Aging process sets in. Reduction in bone strength. Circulatory conditions e.g Hypertension, and other long term conditions develop. Lifestyle disease typically begin in this age group. Recommendations Proper nutrition and exercises are key to maintain healthy lifestyle. Active efforts to alleviate and control lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension and impairment of kidney functions.

  8. Top 5 Diseases Ages 51 to 60 years Observations Reduction in communication diseases with increase in lifestyle diseases. Prolonged healing process following illness or accident. Decision making and leadership age group on health and insurance. Recommendations Proper nutrition and exercises are key to maintain healthy lifestyle. Active efforts to alleviate and control lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension and impairment of kidney functions.

  9. Top 5 Diseases : Ages 61 years & above Observations Reductionin communication diseases with increase in lifestyle diseases. Prolonged healing process following illness or accident. Transition and adjustment from active work life may cause stress. Recommendations Proper nutrition and exercises are key to maintain healthy lifestyle. Social and family suport Active efforts to alleviate and control lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension and impairment of kidney functions.

  10. Top 10 diseases for in-patient medical care Observations Cost of quality Maternity services is high. Awareness of hospital deliveries increase incidences of maternity admissions. Neoplasm (cancers) are expensive with increased incidences alongside lifestyle diseases. Recommendations Advocacy and promotion of awareness for medical insurance. Public sensitization on Personal and environmental hygiene and sensitization on healthy lifestyles especially to senior citizens.

  11. Top 10 diseases for out-patient medical care Observations Most of the outpatient costs relate to preventable disease Recommendations Improvement of Personal and environmental hygiene including air pollution would reduce outpatient visits significantly. Availability and accessibility to health institutions enables timely address of health problems Regular well person checks are advised.

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