Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells that invade and damage surrounding tissues. Cell growth serves to form new cells as the body needs. When old cells age or get damaged, they die and are replaced with new cells. However, sometimes this replacement process is flawed and doesn't proceed as it should. Abnormally growing cells form tumors or tissue lumps, which can be cancerous or benign. Metastasis can occur when cells attack the skin, mouth, brain, and other organ tissues. Oral cance...

Reproductive health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being in all matters related to the functions, roles, and reproductive systems. Adolescent Reproductive Health Adolescent reproductive health is a condition that concerns the reproductive system, functions, and processes of adolescents. The purpose of adolescent reproductive health programs is to enhance the understanding, knowledge, positive attitudes, and behaviors of adolescents regarding reproductive health and...

Urinary tract infection is a common ailment, especially among women. This condition is marked by symptoms such as lower abdominal pain, increased frequency of urination, painful urination, and occasionally, blood in the urine. It is more prevalent in women due to anatomical factors; the urethra in women is shorter, making it easier for bacterial infections to reach the bladder. The most common cause of infection is the Escherichia coli bacterium. Under certain conditions, such as improper w...

Sarcoidosis is a disease characterized by the growth of small inflammatory cell clusters (granulomas) in various parts of the body. This condition most commonly affects the lungs, lymph nodes, eyes, skin, and heart. The exact cause of sarcoidosis is still unknown, but it is believed to be related to the following factors: Genetics Exposure to non-infectious agents, such as dust or chemicals Infections, including viruses, bacteria, and fungi In addition to the aforementioned fac...

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver or liver, categorized as an infectious disease which is a public health problem in the world, including Indonesia. Hepatitis can be caused by a variety of conditions and diseases. However, the most common cause is a viral infection. Besides being caused by viruses, hepatitis can also be caused by several things, as follows: 1. Excessive alcohol consumption causes inflammation of the liver (hepatitis) and causes permanent damage to liver cells, s...

The impact of climate change and unpredictable weather has resulted in erratic rainfall and temperature, leading to an increase in the population of dengue fever mosquitoes. According to data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health, there were 35,694 cases of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DBD) in Indonesia during the period from January to May, or the first 22 weeks of 2023. West Java is the province with the highest number of DBD cases in Indonesia, with 6,398 cases, followed by Bali with 3,678...