Essential Concepts: Health, Energy, and Environmental Well-being
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Understanding Health
Health is defined not merely as the absence of disease, but as a state of complete physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, sexual, and environmental well-being.
Diseases and Medical Specialties
Parasitology
- Cholera
- Influenza
- AIDS
- Poisoning
- Tuberculosis
Focus: Infectious and parasitic diseases.
Oncology
- Cancers
- Emphysema
- Benign and Malignant Tumors
Focus: Cancers and tumors.
Hematology
- Anemia
- Autoimmune Coagulopathies
Focus: Blood and immunological disorders.
Endocrinology
- Diabetes
- Thyroid Disorders
- Kidney Diseases
- Obesity
Focus: Nutritional and metabolic diseases.
Psychology
- Schizophrenia
- Depression
- Down Syndrome
- Trauma
Focus: Mental health disorders.
Neurology
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Meningitis
- Neuropathy
Focus: Nervous system disorders.
Otorhinolaryngology
- Retinopathy
- Otitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Blindness
Focus: Disorders of sensory organs (ear, nose, throat, and related eye conditions).
Pulmonology
- Emphysema
- Tuberculosis
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
Focus: Respiratory diseases.
Gastroenterology
- Tooth Decay
- Cirrhosis
- Crohn's Disease
- Appendicitis
Focus: Digestive system disorders.
Dermatology
- Ingrown Toenail
- Dermatitis
- Urticaria
- Herpes
Focus: Skin conditions.
Traumatology
- Arthropathy
- Osteonecrosis
- Scoliosis
Focus: Musculoskeletal system injuries and disorders.
Gynecology
- Endometriosis
- Cleft Lip
- Genitourinary Pathologies
Focus: Genitourinary pathologies.
Genetics
- Down Syndrome
- Cleft Lip
Focus: Congenital and genetic disorders.
Emergency Medicine
- Bites
- Burns
- Frostbite
Focus: Injuries and other external factors.
Healthy Eating
A balanced diet provides all the necessary nutrients for vital functions, such as synthesizing molecules and providing energy.
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
The minimum energy required to sustain basic cellular functions at rest; essentially, the minimum amount of energy the body expends.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
An estimated association between an individual's weight and height. It is calculated as: Weight / Height (m²).
Energy Sources
Renewable Energy
Energy obtained from natural, inexhaustible sources.
Non-Renewable Energy
Energy sources extracted in limited, exhaustible quantities.
Negative Consequences of Current Energy Models
The primary negative consequence of our current energy model is climate change, leading to:
- Increased sea levels
- Loss of farmland
- Changes in rainfall patterns
- Alterations in the distribution of vegetation and fauna
- Expansion of desert areas
Ecological Footprint
The average environmental impact, or "contamination," that each human being leaves on the planet, measured by the amount of land and water required to support their lifestyle.
Models of Development
The Consumption Model
This societal model prioritizes consumption without adequately considering that resources are limited. It does not contemplate the need to modify attitudes or lifestyles.
The Conservation Model
This model proposes curbing economic development and population growth, recognizing that resources are finite.
The Sustainable Development Model
This model aims to combine economic growth with environmental preservation. It offers numerous advantages, striving to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.