General Health Facts
Below is a selection of specific information that should give you a small insight into the health of the general public (within the UK) with specific conditions mentioned within the Gillian McKeith Nutrition Clinic.
ALLERGIES
It has been estimated that almost half of the population may be affected by allergies, food intolerances or chemical sensitivities. For more information from Allergy UK (charity) click here
Source: Allergy UK (Charity).
HEART & CIRCULATION
Diseases of the heart and circulatory system (cardiovascular disease) are the causes of death. More than one in three people (37%) die from cardiovascular disease. The main forms of cardiovascular disease are coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke. With greater understanding and knowledge this figures should be greatly reduced
For more information from the British Heart Foundation click here
Source: the British Heart Foundation (Charity),
THYROID
Hypothyroidism is about 10 times more prevalent in women than it is in men. For more information from the British Thyroid Association click here.
Source: the British Thyroid Association,
Charity link: the British Thyroid Foundation,
STRESS
Stress can affect everybody’s system and can cause or exacerbate many symptoms and disease states. For more information from the government Health and Safety Executive website click here
Source: Health and Safety Executive website www.HSE.gov.uk
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