First the nerve-racking meeting in the office, then an accidental jostle on the road and now the cripplingly viscous after-work traffic … suddenly it’s time: man clenches his fists, angrily steps on the gas pedal or yells around for seemingly no reason. When peace-loving men suddenly “snap,” it’s often not just pent-up aggression that’s behind … Depression in Men
Almost a quarter of all women experience violence in their lives that affects their health: they are raped, abused or sexually assaulted. For the most part, these violent assaults take place in the “social near field.” Domestic violence is one of the greatest health risks for women in Germany – nationwide. And 95% of the … Domestic Violence Makes you Sick!
In order to regain control of body and soul, depressed men often develop excessive behaviors. “While some train every free minute for the next marathon, others can’t get away from the workplace at all. Both are compensatory strategies to restore the seemingly threatened masculinity,” explains the DAK psychologist. The abuse of intoxicants is also a … Typical Symptoms of Depression in Men
Introduction Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C is mainly transmitted via blood. It is important that the blood of a person with hepatitis C enters the bloodstream of another person. Unfortunately, it is not yet possible to vaccinate against Hepatitis C, as no effective vaccine … Transmission route or infection of hepatitis C
Transmission via saliva/tear fluid/mother’s milk Hepatitis C cannot be transmitted via saliva or tear fluid. Contact with these body fluids of an infected person is therefore harmless (unlike contact with blood or sexual contact). Caution is required, however, if there are injuries, for example in the oral mucosa. Small amounts of blood can get into … Transmission via saliva/tear fluid/mother’s milk | Transmission route or infection of hepatitis C
Transmission via blood transfusion Until 1992, blood preserves in Germany were not tested for hepatitis C because the disease was still unknown and not sufficiently researched. Anyone who received blood transfusions before 1992 therefore has a very high risk of infection with hepatitis C. The risk of transmission was minimized by newly introduced hygiene standards. … Transmission via blood transfusion | Transmission route or infection of hepatitis C
Is an infection possible despite vaccination? A vaccine effective against Hepatitis C is not yet available. However, a vaccination against Hepatitis A and a vaccination against Hepatitis B can be given.Since the pathogens are different viruses, a hepatitis A and/or B vaccination does not automatically protect against infection with hepatitis C. The exact response of … Is an infection possible despite vaccination? | Transmission route or infection of hepatitis C
