Sentences with phrase «death of active disease»

An effective strategy for reducing the transmission, illness and death of active disease is the identification and treatment of LTBI to prevent progression to active disease.

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These include the infant with galactosemia, 53,54 the infant whose mother uses illegal drugs, 55 the infant whose mother has untreated active tuberculosis, and the infant in the United States whose mother has been infected with the human immunodeficiency virus.56, 57 In countries with populations at increased risk for other infectious diseases and nutritional deficiencies resulting in infant death, the mortality risks associated with not breastfeeding may outweigh the possible risks of acquiring human immunodeficiency virus infection.58 Although most prescribed and over-the-counter medications are safe for the breastfed infant, there are a few medications that mothers may need to take that may make it necessary to interrupt breastfeeding temporarily.

«If you compare a person who is 30 pounds overweight but physically active with someone who is thin but a coach potato, you'll find the thin couch potato has a higher risk of premature death and of some chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and hypertension,» Franke says.

More of this kind of time has been linked to obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and death — even if people are physically active at other times of the day.

The active molecule of most drugs can not discriminate between the diseased parts of our body and the healthy parts, resulting in unwanted side effects that can sometimes be severe enough to cause new diseases or even death.

Human and animal studies have shown a clear correlation between under - active MGP due to vitamin K2 deficiency and increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death.

The sedentary or inactive life style that has swept the country has led to heart attacks and coronary disease becoming the number one cause of death and disability in the United States but the sad thing is it doesn't have to happen if people would only get of their backsides and become more active.

No benefit for accidental death is payable if the Insured's death is caused or contributed to by: disease or infirmity of mind or body, or medical or surgical treatment for such disease or infirmity; an infection not occurring as a direct result or consequence of an accidental bodily injury; any attempt at suicide, or intentional self - inflicted injury, while sane or insane; travel in an aircraft or device used for testing or experimental purposes, used by or for military authority or used for travel beyond the earth's atmosphere; active participation in a riot or insurrection; committing or attempting to commit a felony; intoxication as defined by the jurisdiction where the accidental injury occurred; riding or driving an air, land or water vehicle in a race, speed or endurance contest; rock or mountain climbing; bungee jumping; or aeronautics (hang - gliding, skydiving, parachuting, ultralight, soaring, ballooning and parasailing).