Free Seminar on Arthritis and Heart Diseases-Sept 04

Heart Diseases:

Based from DOH Heart diseases is the leading cause of death for Filipinos.

What are the leading causes fo mortality in the Philippines?

The leading causes of death are diseases of the heart, diseases of the vascular system, pneumonias, malignant neoplasms/cancers, all forms of tuberculosis, accidents, COPD and allied conditons, diabetes mellitus, nephrities/nephritic syndrome and other diseases of respiratory system.  Among these diseases, six are non-communicable and four are the major NCDs such as CVD, cancers, COPD and diabetes mellitus.

Don't be a victim of this silent deadly disease. Attend our seminar and learn to take care of your heart while it's too early.

Arthritis is an inflammation of one or more joints in the body. The involved joints may be warm, swollen, tender and painful, especially during movement.

2. What are the types of Arthritis?

• Osteoarthritis
• Gouty arthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Lupus arthritis

Osteoporosis (or degenerative joint disease) – the most common, occurs chiefly in older persons characterized by the degeneration of articular cartilage and changes in the bone and synovial membrane, accompanied by pain and stiffness.

Gouty arthritis – results from large amount of uric acid deposited in the joints and other structures like the ear cartilage, subcutaneous tissues and kidneys.

Rheumatoid arthritis – an inflammatory connective tissue disease common among women (35-45 years old) which is characterized by bilateral, symmetrical joint disease, erosive changes and positive test for rheumatoid factor (see your doctor). It affects other organ systems in the body.

Lupus arthritis – a multi-organ disease affecting young women with butterfly rash in the face, polyarthritis and the involvement of other organs like the kidneys, lungs and the heart.