But if you only have a slight astigmatism -- your doctor may refer to it as a degree -- and you donât have another vision problem, you may not need them. Irregular astigmatism is far less common and is linked to problems with your cornea, the front part of the eye.
Malaria is one of the most infectious diseases in history. It has infected countless people across the globe and it still kills millions every year. The malaria parasite lives in the gut of the Anopheles mosquito and is transmitted through the bug's bite.
According to statistics from the World Health Organization, non-communicable diseases are responsible for 63% of deaths worldwide, double the number of deaths from infectious diseases (including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria), maternal and perinatal conditions, and nutritional deficiencies combined.on-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as cancer, heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes, are now the major cause of death and disability worldwide.