Women are significantly more likely to die of a stroke than men, yet they are also less aware (spontaneously) than men of potential risk factors, according to MORI poll results released today by The Stroke Association. The figures, released to coincide with a major discussion and vote by the National Federation of Women's Institutes on the issue of stroke care, show that women are considerably less likely than men to recognise that eating healthily, and lowering their alcohol consumption, can help to reduce the risk of stroke. 10,000 women will be lending their voice to the issue of stroke care at the National Federation of Women's Institutes Triennial General Meeting at Wembley on the 7th June.
People are putting their health on the line through ignorance of diabetes according to a hard-hitting report into the reality and misconceptions of the condition in the UK today.
Despite the number of arthritis sufferers in Britain and the severity of their symptoms, a recent MORI survey found that fairly low proportions of the public are aware of this group of common conditions. Fewer than half (48%) of adults asked about the different types of arthritis mentioned RA, and only a third (33%) mentioned OA (5). When asked more closely about RA, only 5% of adults specifically mentioned inflammation, and only 11% mentioned aching joints in relation to osteoarthritis.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are increasing in men. Trends indicate a dramatic rise in the diagnosis of Genital Herpes and Chlamydia. The Doctor Patient Partnership (DPP) has joined forces with the Men's Health Forum to encourage men to seek help, and to dismiss the myths that surround STIs.
Nurses believe the biggest priority for tackling nurse shortages is for services to have the right number and type of nurses, health care assistants and other staff, according to a MORI poll for the Royal College of Nursing, published on the eve of RCN Congress 2000.
The National Schizophrenia Fellowship today (Monday March 12) launched new research showing that young women are more knowledgeable than men about mental health and mental illness.
An alarming 65% of adults in Britain are confused and unclear as to what is meant by the term 'gene cloning' according to a recent MORI poll on genetics and cloning commissioned by Action Research, one of the UK's leading medical charities.
The findings of a recent MORI poll reveal that 75% of 45-65 year old women complain of unpleasant and uncomfortable menopausal symptoms ranging from hot flushes to depression, however, three in 10 haven't even consulted a doctor. Reasons for not being on HRT include heightened fears of the possible side effects of HRT (made worse by adverse publicity), the fact that the doctor didn't recommend it, and an old-fashioned "stalwart" theory that you shouldn't interfere with nature.
