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  1. Anosmia - loss of smell

    People are less sensitive to smells the older they get, and women tend to have a more acute sense of smell than men.

  2. Epilepsy and aging

    Epilepsy most commonly begins in childhood or in older adulthood, although it can begin at any age. People over 65 years of age have the highest incidence of epilepsy of any age, accounting for almost a quarter of cases of new onset epilepsy.

  3. Dupuytren's contracture

    Dupuytren's contracture gradually causes clawing of the fingers as they are pulled towards the palm.

  4. Substance misuse and mental illness – dual diagnosis

    Dual diagnosis means someone has both a mental illness and a substance use problem.

  5. Central nervous system birth defects

    Folic acid taken before conception, and during at least the first 4 weeks of pregnancy, can prevent around 7 out of 10 cases of neural tube defects.

  6. Digestive tract birth defects

    Too much amniotic fluid surrounding the baby during pregnancy (polyhydramnios) may indicate the presence of defects of the digestive tract.

  7. Abdominal birth defects

    During fetal development, the diaphragm or abdominal wall may fail to properly fuse, allowing the abdominal organs to protrude.

  8. Dizziness - orthostatic hypotension

    Postural hypotension is the lightheaded feeling you may get if you leap out of bed very quickly.

  9. Sudden unexpected death in infants (SUDI and SIDS)

    You can reduce your baby's risk of sudden unexpected death by providing a safe sleeping environment and avoiding tobacco smoke.

  10. Dietary fibre

    A diet high in fibre keeps the digestive system healthy.

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