World TB Day was celebrated on March 24. We will tell you how to protect yourself from this dangerous and even deadly disease in our material.

How can I protect myself from tuberculosis?

A person with active tuberculosis can infect about ten people during a year, mainly through airborne droplets. This contagious disease is dangerous and without timely treatment can be fatal. It is impossible to get rid of it completely. To raise awareness of the threat of tuberculosis and encourage regular check-ups, World TB Day is held annually on March 24. Here's a look at prevention measures.

Preventing tuberculosis:

Vaccination. The BCG vaccine is a key prevention method and reduces the risk of severe forms in children.

Screening and diagnosis. The main methods are skin tests (Mantoux) and fluorography. Mantoux is performed annually in children from 12 months to 7 years of age. In the absence of BCG - from 6 months of age 2 times a year until vaccination. Fluorography is performed annually, unless there are special indications (diabetes, ulcer).

Actions when the disease is detected:

Patients with tuberculosis should receive treatment and strictly follow the recommendations of doctors to avoid dangerous complications, such as pulmonary bleeding - the result of destruction of blood vessels due to inflammation.

Once treatment is started, the risk of infecting others quickly decreases.

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Author: Наталья Чудесатова

Nutritionist Ekaterina Shirshova has listed the main factors that significantly accelerate the aging of the body. These include glycation, protein deficiency, chronic inflammation, sleep disorders and photoaging.

According to the specialist, sleep disturbance is one of the most critical factors. Lack of quality night rest is a direct path to accelerated aging.

During sleep, the body produces melatonin, a powerful antioxidant that protects cells. Regular lack of sleep provokes stress, inflammation and weakens the immune system. To slow down aging, you need to sleep at least 7 hours a night, Shirshova told Gazeta.ru.

Glycation, the process of tissue damage due to excess simple carbohydrates, also plays an important role. Excess sugar in the body reacts with proteins and fats to form harmful compounds (AGEs), which destroys collagen and elastin, worsening the condition of the skin and blood vessels. The solution is to replace simple carbohydrates with complex ones.

Protein deficiency also has a negative effect on aging. The recommended amount is 1.2-1.6 g/kg of weight before 60 years of age and 0.8-1.2 g/kg after 60 (if physically active). Protein deficiency leads to loss of muscle mass, decreased bone density and impaired collagen production.

Chronic inflammation, often caused by a lack of omega-3 fatty acids, is another factor in aging. Omega-3s protect the brain and blood vessels. It is important to increase your intake of oily fish and seafood and reduce omega-6 rich foods (vegetable oils, convenience foods, fast food).

Photo-aging of the skin due to UV light destroys collagen and elastin, causing wrinkles and loss of elasticity. Regular use of sunscreen with SPF protects the skin and keeps it youthful.

In conclusion, the doctor emphasizes that effective anti-aging is not a miracle pill, but a science-based approach to lifestyle and nutrition.

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Author: Наталья Чудесатова