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SARS-CoV-2 and smoking
Smoking is associated with COVID-19, by enabling the spreading of the virus and making the human organism more susceptible to the virus.
Air pollution
Exposure to air pollution is highly associated with disease and premature death.
IPH | Education & preventive measures to avoid severe accidents in children and adolescents
Did you know that accident-related injuries are the leading cause of children’s death in developed countries, including Greece and that 80% of serious household accidents occur at the inside of the home, mostly in the living room and the bedroom?
The role of circadian rythm in metabolic disorders – Institute of Public Health, ACG
The circadian rhythm balance is a prerequisite for the optimal functioning of the human body; by regulating the normal hormone production, the circadian rhythm protects against diabetes, obesity, depression, aging and more.
WORLD HIV DAY
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a retrovirus originating from the chimpanzee Simian Immunodeficiency Virus ( SIV) that initially passed to humans who were exposed to infected chimpanzee blood, while hunting them in central Africa, as early as in late 1800’s.
Road Traffic Accidents in Greece – Institute of Public Health, ACG
It has been statistically proven that the highest percentage of responsibility for road accidents lies with the human factor, under the triple capacity of driver – passenger – pedestrian and according to World Bank’ data, the financial cost of road accidents is calculated to 1-3% on each state’s GDP.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
To put it simply, COPD is the result of long-term exposure and inhalation of harmful substances that lead to airway narrowing (or chronic bronchitis) and/or alveolar damage (emphysema).