Measles is caused by a virus called Measles virus. This can be transmitted airborne by droplet spread or by direct contact with nasal or throat secretions of infected persons, and less commonly, by articles soiled with nasal or throat secretions. Measles is one of the most highly communicable infectious diseases. The patient can pass the disease to other persons from 4 days before to 4 days after appearance of the rash.

(Chinese version only) 手踭疼痛是一個很常見的症狀，而大部分的手踭疼痛都可概括為過度使用綜合症。

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Iodine is an essential micronutrient required for thyroid hormone synthesis to support growth and development. Persistently low iodine intake will result in iodine deficiency or even damage to the developing brain and other harmful effects known collectively as iodine deficiency disorders (IDDs).

Spasticity
Spasticity is a common condition seen in elders who suffered from stroke, head or spinal injury. It is induced by over-activity of muscles when the central nervous system is damaged. Spasticity is characterized by muscle stiffness, pain, loss of range of joint movement and muscle strength. It also affects the elders’ mobility and activities of daily living. Spasticity can be reduced with proper care and treatment such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, medication and surgery. If left untreated, spasticity might lead to joint contracture.

(Chinese version only) 大部分慢性病都須以藥物控制，對糖友（糖尿病患者）而言，聯合用不同的藥物治療或轉藥也很常見，例如由口服降血糖藥物轉為腸泌素或混合胰島素注射，以達到控制血糖水平的最佳效果。糖友應聽從醫生指示，配合適當飲食及運動，令血糖回落至比較理想指標，從而有機會調低藥物的服用。

(Chinese version only) 戒煙改變人生，好習慣帶來好生活，好生活帶來好性格，好性格帶來好命運。不妨給多一點鼓勵予正在吸煙的家人及朋友戒煙，幫助他們增加信心和動力！以下的小貼士能幫助他們增加戒煙成功的機會：

Source: Department of Health - Family Health Service

Fall prevention in daily life

(Chinese version only) 在香港，60歲或以上的社區長者中，逾7成患有一種或以上的長期疾病。年齡增長提高長者患上慢性疾病及依賴別人照顧的風險，幸通過早期的健康評估與介入，可改善身體機能。