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Category: Diseases

Erectile dysfunction overview

Erectile dysfunction overview

Impotence is also known as erectile dysfunction (ED). It is defined as the inability to achieve and/or maintain an erection during intercourse. This topic is important as it is ongoing and affects about one-third of males worldwide. The prevalence of erectile dysfunction is expected to rise exponentially by 2025 thus resulting in increased stress, self-esteem issues, and depression. The development of an erection depends on various factors such as hormones, emotions, blood circulation, nerves, muscles, and mental state. It has been shown that impotence can result from both psychological and physical conditions.

Obesity epidemic: causes, signs, symptoms, and complications

Obesity epidemic: causes, signs, symptoms, and complications

Obesity is a complex and multifactorial illness affecting people of all age groups. An individual is diagnosed as obese (by measuring their BMI -Body Mass Index) when their weight is much higher than what is considered normal/healthy. It should be noted that the BMI test itself is flawed as it does not take various factors into consideration (body composition i.e., muscle mass, sex, age, and ethnic background) thus the physician must take a complete look at a patient even after getting the BMI results. Obesity presents as one of the leading threats to early death worldwide. The prevalence of obesity stands at 38.9% worldwide.