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Overweight and obesity: Front Shop, Module 2, 2026
Posted on 23rd April 2026 by admin in General, Modules.Overweight and obesity have increased globally. In 2022, an estimated 2.5 billion adults aged 18 years and older were overweight or obese. This corresponds to 43 % of adults aged 18 years and older being overweight or obese. This is a substantial increase from 1990, when 25 % of adults aged 18 years and older […]
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Obesity and weight loss in adults: Pharmacists, Module 2, 2026
Posted on 23rd April 2026 by admin in General, Modules.Obesity can no longer be regarded as a condition caused simply by an imbalance between energy in and energy out and, by implication, something that can be managed by mere willpower. Clinical practice guidelines all over the world now acknowledge that obesity is a chronic disease, much like type 2 diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidaemia are […]
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High blood pressure – Front Shop Staff Module 1, 2026
Posted on 2nd March 2026 by admin in General, Modules.High blood pressure is the most common cardiovascular disorder in the world and a major risk factor for heart attack, stroke and chronic kidney disease. It is often called the ‘silent killer’ because it usually causes no symptoms. In fact, 44 % of adults with high blood pressure are not aware that they have the […]
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Hypertension – An update , Module 1, 2026
Posted on 2nd March 2026 by admin in General, Modules.Hypertension is the most prevalent cardiovascular disorder in the world, yet most patients with hypertension do not have their blood pressure under control. This module on hypertension is important as it outlines the current approach to the diagnosis and management of hypertension in the context of various diverging regional and international hypertension management guidelines. The […]
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Depression, Front Shop Staff Module 5, 2025
Posted on 24th October 2025 by admin in General.Despite being one of the most common mental disorders worldwide, depression often goes unnoticed. Many people are reluctant to speak about their symptoms due to stigma, and some may perceive their condition as personal failure, rather than a real illness. Depression does not just affect the person living with it, but may also impact their […]
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Bipolar disorder, Module 5, 2025
Posted on 24th October 2025 by admin in General.Sadness and joy are part of everyday life. Sadness is a natural response to loss or disappointment, and joy or elation is a natural response to success or achievements. Mood fluctuations, therefore, are normal responses to daily life because of either pleasant or unpleasant events. However, severe and persistent mood swings that result in psychological […]
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Headache, Module 4, 2025
Posted on 12th August 2025 by admin in General, Modules.Most people will have experienced a headache at some stage in their life and up to one adult in 20 experiences frequent headaches (a headache every day or nearly every day). Although headaches are rarely caused by a serious condition, they can significantly interfere with the ability to work and perform daily tasks. When headaches […]
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Headache, Front Shop Module 4, 2025
Posted on 12th August 2025 by admin in General, Modules.Headache is one of the most common medical complaints. Nearly everyone will have a headache from time to time. Although most headaches are not caused by life-threatening illnesses, headaches are painful and cause personal suffering. When headaches occur often, they can affect family life, social life and employment. Despite this, many people – including many […]
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Sexually Transmitted Infections, Module 3, 2025
Posted on 20th June 2025 by admin in General, Modules.According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to affect millions of people worldwide. It is estimated that over 376 million men and women aged 15–49 years are infected with one of the four common STIs—chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, or trichomoniasis. This translates to an average of more than one million new […]
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Sexually Transmitted Infections, Front Shop Module 3, 2025
Posted on 20th June 2025 by admin in General, Modules.A sexually transmitted infection (STI) is an infection transmitted through blood, semen, vaginal fluids, or other bodily fluids during sexual contact (oral, anal, or genital) with an infected partner. STIs can affect anyone who is sexually active. STIs are therefore common, affecting millions of people worldwide. On average, there are more than one million new […]
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