An abnormal condition of an organism which interrupts the normal bodily functions that often leads to feeling of pain and weakness, and usually associated with symptoms and signs. A pathologic condition in which the normal functioning of an organism or body is impaired or disrupted resulting in extrRead more
An abnormal condition of an organism which interrupts the normal bodily functions that often leads to feeling of pain and weakness, and usually associated with symptoms and signs.
A pathologic condition in which the normal functioning of an organism or body is impaired or disrupted resulting in extreme pain, dysfunction, distress, or death.
The Iceberg phenomenon of disease gives a picture of the spectrum of diseases in a community. The visible part of the iceberg denotes the clinically apparent cases of a disease in the community. The part of the iceberg below the water level denoted the latent, subclinical, undiagnosed, and carrier sRead more
The Iceberg phenomenon of disease gives a picture of the spectrum of diseases in a community. The visible part of the iceberg denotes the clinically apparent cases of a disease in the community. The part of the iceberg below the water level denoted the latent, subclinical, undiagnosed, and carrier status in the community, which forms the major part. The hidden part is especially important in diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and malnutrition. Some diseases exhibiting iceberg phenomenon:
1. Diabetes.
See less2. Hypertension.
3. Malnutrition.
4. Polio.
5. Leprosy.