Caterina Pascale

by Catherina Pascale Abstract Loneliness has emerged as one of the most significant public health challenges of the twenty-first century. Once regarded primarily as a personal emotional experience, loneliness is now recognized as a major determinant of physical health, mental health, quality of life, and longevity. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently reported that approximately one in six people worldwide experiences loneliness, with an estimated 871,000 deaths annually linked to...

by Catherina Pascale Blood pressure is one of the most important indicators of cardiovascular health, yet many people do not fully understand what the numbers mean or why they matter. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people worldwide and is a major contributor to heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and other serious medical conditions. Because hypertension often develops without obvious symptoms, it is frequently referred to as a “silent killer.”...

The preamble to the constitution of the World Health Organization states “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Health as the Foundation of Wealth - Some thoughts on Well-Being as a supreme value by Catherina Pascale Introduction The enduring expression “health is wealth” is not just a good rhyme. It reflects a fundamental truth grounded in medical science, economics, and public health: physical and mental...