Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is an infection characterized by muscle spasms. In the most common type the spasms begin in the jaw and then progress to the rest of the body. These spasms usually last a few minutes each time and occur frequently for three to four weeks.etanus occurs in all parts of the world but is most frequent in hot and wet climates where the soil contains a lot of organic matter. In 2013 it caused about 59,000 deaths â down from 356,000 in 1990. Description of the disease by Hippocrates exists from at least as far back as the 5th century BCE.
The water resources of China are affected by both severe water quantity shortages and severe water quality pollution. A growing population and rapid economic development as well as lax environmental oversight have increased water demand and pollution.
China Pollution Problem. The Top 10 Causes of the Chinese Pollution Problem. by Jamie Ellis, Whiskey & Gunpowder. As the 2008 Beijing Olympics approach, the subject of Chinaâs pollution problems has recently garnered a great deal of attention. Clearly, China has a problem with its air and water pollution. Something must be done, but before a real solution can be instituted, we must first understand the causes. Here is a list of the 10 most important causes of Chinese pollution. China Pollution Cause #10: Price Fixing of Chinese Gasoline Costs