Caafimaadka Aasaasiga ah
Second Edition, 2007
ISBN: 978-1-4243-3133-8
Mustafa Harrir
AUTHOR’S NOTE
Fundamentals of Health book is a practical manual for families who want to be more involved in their personal health care. Moreover, this book is authorized as a basic medical reference for beginning medical professionals. In addition, general practice physicians can use “Fundamentals of Health” with confidence for the basic health education for patients.
The book contains basic medical information, awareness, and my personal expertise. What’s more, I would like to share my knowledge and skill with any and everyone that would benefit from this insight.
In the first chapter you will learn about diseases such as Polio, Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Measles, Mumps and Rubella “German Measles”, Haemophilus influenzae type B, Varicella “Chicken Pox”, Hepatitis B, and Influenza “Flu”. You will also discover the importance of receiving immunizations.
Chapter two provides information pertaining to Blood pressure, Diabetes, and Tuberculosis. The third chapter explains sexually transmitted diseases, diseases acquired through having sex for example, AIDS and gonorrhea.
The fourth chapter reviews women circumcision and health risk. Likewise, cultural points of view and religious beliefs will correspondingly be reviewed. What’s more, in the fifth chapter, you will find information relating to personal health, Khat, and Cigarette smoking.
Chapter six is a quick medical word reference containing one thousand words. This chapter provides medical terminology with English to Somali translation. In addition to chapter six, chapter seven is another medical reference noting the most common medications used to treat diseases and illnesses. It also includes a list of three hundred medications. The conclusion to this book possesses potential questions with the answers to the questions.
