What are the top 5 sickness or illness of the filipino?

Answer 1

Communicable diseases are everywhere--on your hands, the doorknobs, the faucets, your friends' faces and in your children's noses. Communicable diseases are illnesses that can be passed from person to person, either by direct contact or indirectly, by touching something someone else left their germs on. "Germs" is a generic way to refer to viruses, bacteria and fungi; all communicable diseases are caused by some type of germ; some are airborne, others are transmitted on the hands or other objects.

A communicable disease is an infectious disease that can be spread from other person to another through an agent such as a virus or bacteria. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the government agency responsible for doing research on the origin of the disease and finding ways to prevent or cure it. A number of the most common communicable diseases, in the United States and elsewhere, are contagious but treatable.

Common Cold

The term "common cold" is a misnomer; there are actually more than 200 airborne viruses that can cause a cold, the Mayo Clinic states, although the most common culprit is the extremely contagious rhinovirus. Adults may have two to four colds a year, while children may be sneezing, sniffling and coughing four to six times a year. Cold symptoms are usually mild; people with colds don't usually run a fever. Cold viruses can lead to complications such as ear infection, bronchitis, pneumonia or upper airway disease such as croup or asthma. Antibiotics are useless against viruses that cause colds, but may help if bacterial infections complicate a cold.

Influenza

Influenza, another common, very contagious airborne virus, is sometimes thought of as the "big brother" of a cold, but colds and influenza are totally different entities. Influenza viruses are classified as A, B or C by the proteins they're made up of, with A being the most common cause of influenza, or flu. Influenza A viruses appear every two to three years, compared to type B viruses, which cycle through every three to five years, on average, and cause milder disease, the Merck Manual states. Type C doesn't cause typical influenza.

Flu symptoms are more severe than those caused by colds, although the initial symptoms of runny nose and sore throat are similar; fever is common, lethargy or a sense of profound exhaustion with chills and severe muscle aches are common. Headache may be severe; cough is more pronounced in flu as well. Flu lasts up to a week, but fatigue may last several weeks after the infection. Bacterial complications such as pneumonia are more common after the flu, especially in the elderly and very young children.

Gastroenteritis

Many people refer to gastrointestinal infections as the flu, although the viruses responsible are not influenza germs and are not airborne viruses; they're transmitted by poor hand washing to surfaces or food by people who carry the germs in their intestines. Gastrointestinal infections can be bacterial, as in the case of salmonella, but are more commonly viral, such as the rotavirus or norovirus, which often cause large outbreaks in confined areas such as cruise ships. Gastroenteritis causes vomiting, diarrhea, headache, fever and abdominal cramps. The elderly and very young can become dehydrated and may need hospital care to replace fluids.

Measles and Mumps

Measles and mumps are caused by viruses. Measles is a contagious respiratory disease with symptoms such as a cough, runny nose, fever, red spots in the mouth, or a red or reddish brown rash. Mumps is infectious disease that can cause a fever, headache, swollen glands or a loss of appetite. Vaccinations are available for measles and mumps, given in two doses.

Chlamydia and Gonorrhea

Chlamydia and gonorrhea are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) caused by bacteria. There are often no symptoms of chlamydia or gonorrhea. Some women with the STDs may have vaginal discharges, painful sensations while urinating and/or bleeding between periods. Women with gonorrhea may also have abdominal pain, nausea and/or a fever. Some men with the diseases have painful sensations during urination, burning or itching sensations around the opening of the penis or discharges from their penis. Both diseases are treatable with antibiotics.

Chicken Pox and Shingles

Chicken pox is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. It generally starts out with symptoms such as a runny rose, sneezing or a cough. People with the illness also get an itchy rash. Children generally only have chicken pox for 10 to 14 days and do not need medication. Calamine lotion can help relieve itching. Adults and older children can get shingles as a result of chicken pox. A viral disease that is caused by the same virus as chicken pox, shingles can cause people to have a painful rash, fever, fatigue, pain, numbness or tingling throughout their body. Shingles is treated with antiviral drugs, tricyclic antidepressants or anticonvulsants.

Hepatitis

Hepatitis is a disease often caused by one of three viruses. The three most-common forms of hepatitis are hepatitis A, B and C. Hepatitis affects the functions of the liver. Common symptoms of all three forms of hepatitis are a loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice or urine that is irregularly colored. There are vaccines available for hepatitis A and B. The best way to prevent hepatitis C is limit exposure to the virus.

Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease

Hand-foot-mouth disease is caused by an enterovirus. Children younger than10 are most at risk for getting this disease. Symptoms of the hand, foot and mouth disease include a fever, headaches, loss of appetite, blisters on the hands or feet, sore throat, or ulcers on the throat, mouth or tongue. The symptoms of the disease can be treated with over-the-counter drugs, such as Tylenol.

Answer 2

colds, fever, diarrhea, Heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis