Tobacco epidemic or bonanza? The global connection

Global or Gaelic epidemic of hypothyroidism?

Something peculiar about the occurrence of hypothyroidism warrants consideration and further investigation. Recent epidemiological studies have shown a nine-fold difference in the number of new cases of hypothyroidism diagnosed in Tayside, UK, and in Denmark (figure). Most cases of hypothyroidism are caused by gradual thyroid failure, which is presumably of autoimmune origin. Once clinical susp...

The tobacco epidemic: lessons from history.

Tobacco has caused the greatest epidemic of the twentieth century, which is beginning to wane in the United States, but is still growing in much of the world. The epidemic developed as a result of innovations in the tobacco industry and larger cultural changes over the 75 years prior to the introduction of Camel cigarettes in 1913. Factors that set the stage for the epidemic include the develop...

Tobacco: the epidemic we could all avoid.

Monitoring epidemic of tobacco use, promote tobacco control.

Global Epidemic Obesity

Almost all countries are facing obesity endemic, although great variation exists between and within countries. Sedentary lifestyle and high fat (high caloric) diet have increased globally as a result of industrial, urban and mechanic changes of developing countries. Improved economic status promotes the obesity and metabolic syndrome in all age groups particularly young adults. Developing count...