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Most of the body disorders are mainly concerned with the malfunctioning of the digestive system. In short we can say that our digestive system has a direct influence in our daily life. More over when you experience any digestive trouble, you get easily frustrated. A healthy digestive system helps to keep one optimistic and cheerful in his life. That is why doctors emphasize the need of a healthy digestive system. You will find valuable information about the process of digestion in this article.

How our digestive system functions

The food which we consume cannot be directly absorbed by the body. First it is converted into substances which can be easily entered into our blood stream. This process is known as digestion. The digestion starts right from the time when it enters into the mouth. Mouth helps in breaking down the food particles while chewing and also secretes saliva which is essential for digestion. The amount of saliva produced depends on the taste and nature of the food, as well as on the appetite.

A WHO report shows that life expectancy difference between the worlds’s poorest and richest countries can be more than 40 years.

The World Health Organization found huge inefficiencies and inequalities when it examined primary health care systems around the world.

The report urges for action to tackle unfairness and reinforce primary care.

WHO director-general, Margaret Chan says: “we have to take proper action and it is needed to focus on primary care to affect significant change.”