The Landscape of
Health: What We Know
Introduction: physical and mental health are interconnected. WHO:
health is "complete physical, mental, and social well-being." Significant
strides have been made. Overview of crucial aspects of well-being.
Decoding the Physical:
Pillars of Understanding
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Anatomy and
Physiology
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Disease Etiology
Germ theory: influenza A,
Circulatory system: 72
B, and C. Annual flu
bpm, 60,000 miles.
vaccine: 40-60% effective.
Preventative Medicine
MMR vaccine: 97% against measles, 88% against mumps.
Mental Health: Mapping
the Mind
Neurobiology
Diagnostic Criteria
Serotonin in depression,
DSM-5 and ICD-11: major
dopamine in schizophrenia.
depressive disorder, anxiety
disorder.
Therapeutic Interventions
CBT for anxiety: 50-75% effectiveness.
The Mind-Body
Connection: An
Integrated View
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Stress
Cortisol, immune function, heart disease.
Chronic Disease
Depression, cardiovascular disease, anxiety.
Lifestyle
Exercise, mood, Mediterranean diet.
Data-Driven Insights:
Quantifying Health
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Life Expectancy
73+ years (increased by 10 years since 1990).
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Infant Mortality
4.9 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2022.
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Disease Prevalence
Diabetes: 9.3% globally.
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Treatment Outcomes
5-year survival rates for cancer.
Future Directions: Building on What We
Know
Personalized Medicine
Precision Mental Health
Integration of Technology
Tailoring treatments.
Targeted interventions.
Digital tools.
Continued investment in research and public health.
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