There are about 40 species of fungus that can cause ringworm in humans, but the most common belong to three genera. Trichophyton is the most common cause of ringworm in humans. Microsporum is the most common cause of ringworm in pets, but it can be transmitted to humans.
Health Disparities. Healthcare disparities refer to differences in access to or availability of facilities and services. Health status disparities refer to the variation in rates of disease occurrence and disabilities between socioeconomic and/or geographically defined population groups. [Both definitions are from the 2009 Medical Subject Headings (MeSH).]
Mental health is an integral and essential component of health. The WHO constitution states: Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.. An important implication of this definition is that mental health is more than just the absence of mental disorders or disabilities.