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The compilation in this work is shared by authors of accredited qualifications and experience belonging to different fields of knowledge.

As its title indicates, Prevention is a new emerging discipline that encompasses and is contained in turn by the various sciences, natural, social and human. The synergy between the work on biological, psychological and sociocultural, and their interactive influences converge in the prevention of mental disorders, as well as preventing recurrences, comorbidity, disability and severe physical and mental suffering.

The book aims to Provide knowledge about current issues and the contributions of developers and preventive approaches in health, that is, decreasing mental disorders in the population

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A chronic illness is one that for a long period of time or over a longer period again and again occur. Some of the most common chronic illnesses are asthma and high blood pressure (hypertension).

# What are chronic diseases?
# The prevention and treatment at the level of primary
# Asthma: prevention, treatment and control
# Hypertension: prevention, treatment and control

WHAT IS CHRONIC DISEASES?

Chronic diseases can be hereditary, but it is known that various lifestyle and environmental factors such as smoking, inappropriate diet, lack of exercise and excessive alcohol consumption risks are significantly increased. These factors are to some extent within the control of a well-informed person, but there are often other factors such as poverty, malnutrition during pregnancy and the babajare, genetic susceptibility / predisposition and age, which the individual is little or no control not.

Besides early diagnosis, treatment and control of damage is the focus of the service largely on preventing disease and promoting healthy behavior.

Chronic diseases that priority is high blood pressure or hypertension, asthma, epilepsy, stroke, kidney disease, cancer, obstructive lung disease and Diabetes Type 2. (Diabetes Type 1, which are mostly in early childhood is diagnosed, are less common.) Most of these diseases is langtermynsiektes and, although many of them can be cured, they can be controlled.

People of all ages are affected by chronic diseases, but the risk of a chronic disease development is higher among the elderly, so the likelihood of chronic illness to physical disability may result.

PREVENTION AND TREATMENT ON THE LEVEL OF primary

At the level of primary health care service based on prevention, by people on the benefits of a healthy lifestyle to educate. Each clinic has a staff that has the skills to manage chronic conditions in patients of all ages to diagnose and to treat them. It is possible for patients to achieve the same nurse for follow-up visits to see if they will set the kliniekdag for diabetes, hypertension or asthma report. They receive a special card or sticker on their file that is used to ensure ongoing health. Counselling and pasiëntsamewerking also part of the service. Doctors / medical officers visit from time to time, clinics for patients with chronic diseases to evaluate.

Arrangements by the clinic patient taken to the minimum (especially for the elderly) through a stock means to write one to three months will hold. The staff often facilitate the formation of clubs and special support groups for people with chronic diseases. This is a patient the opportunity to learn about special care and health education about their condition, respectively.

If complications arise, be patient to the next level of health care related.

Examples of how chronic diseases management and treatment are given below

Why must we need nutrition?
Healthy nutrition is important for everyone, regardless of weight.
Your body does not function by itself. For processes including the growth of hair and nails to allow the body nutrients, vitamins, minerals, fiber, proteins, fats and carbohydrates) is required.
A shortage of nutrients, the body can not properly do his job.

* To use the skin of vitamin C for the production of a protein (collagen). This protein gives strength to the skin. A shortage of vitamin C leads to a lower condition of the skin.
* You need iron to transport oxygen. With a lack of oxygen, iron is not the right place. Bodies gave them a deficit, making your body less functions. You will notice this, because you are rather tired.

Furthermore, the body uses nutrients as building material. Bones are composed of calcium and protein from muscles and organs. You can actually say that you are what you eat. And that explains why nutrition is so important.

Eat products with enough nutrients, so your body can function optimally. Here you’ll have happier, fitter and less tired. Moreover, given disease in a situation less likely.
But do not eat too much. Not even in the case of a normal or underweight. Excessive feeding is stressful for your body. Your organs should handle this more, making them “run overtime. Give your body enough rest so by eating the right amount.
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Nutrition can play an important role in causing and preventing disease. With a healthy diet will Dutch average two years longer than it is today. It is therefore important to know which factors contribute to a healthy diet and diseases as possible. The RIVM was investigated.

Healthy food
A healthy diet is extremely important in preventing disease. The study of the RIVM is focused on diet as a whole and certain elements from such fats and vitamins, and examines their role in health promotion

Nutrition and chronic diseases
The role that diet plays in causing and preventing chronic diseases to all diseases is not yet crystallized. For cardiovascular disease and diabetes is clear that nutrition plays a role. For cancer, this relationship is less clear. The study of the RIVM focuses on all these diseases, with international cooperating.
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TOP-10 Nutrition

That fruit and vegetables contain lots of good nutrients has long been known. But following products are really at the top because they are full of healthy vitamins and minerals.

1. Broccoli

Broccoli contains a large amount of vitamin C, iron, folic acid, calcium and magnesium. Broccoli contains sulforaphane, the substance that is bactericidal and has a beneficial effect in protecting against certain cancers. The substance is also found in Brussels sprouts.

2. Citrus

Citrus fruits contain a large dose of vitamin C and bioflavonoids, a powerful antioxidant that protects against cancer, heart disease and inflammation. Besides all that pectin cholesterol to maintain.

3. Garlic

The allicin in garlic helps lower blood pressure and improves blood circulation and cholesterol levels. With regular use, you reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Garlic is also anti-viral and anti-bacterial so you are less likely to have colds.

4. Red pepper

Red pepper, chili pepper and cayenne pepper are high in antioxidants that protect against heart disease, cancer and premature aging. In addition, the capsaicin, which the hot, spicy sensation will, ensure that the brains are encouraged to create endorphins, a kind of natural analgesic, to the small fire to extinguish. This creates a pleasant feeling. Furthermore, the stomach induced to produce substances that help protect against gastric ulcers.

5. Grapes

Red and blue grapes, more than white, contain powerful antioxidants than vitamin C and E. Red grapes also contain phytochemicals that have a hardening and blockage of the arteries more difficult.

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