Chronic conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, might sound daunting, but with the right knowledge and lifestyle changes, managing them can become a part of your daily routine. In this guide, we’ll explore practical tips and strategies for effectively managing chronic conditions to improve your quality of life. Read Also: Understanding Malaria Drug …
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Anthrax, a potentially deadly infectious disease, has been a subject of concern for centuries. Despite being rare, anthrax remains a serious public health issue due to its ability to cause severe illness in both animals and humans. This educative content aims to shed light on anthrax, its modes of transmission, symptoms, prevention, and the importance …
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In our community, we have witnessed the detrimental effects of drug abuse firsthand. As concerned members, we believe it is crucial to address this issue and educate our young ones about the long-lasting consequences that far outweigh the temporary pleasure they may seek. Related Post: DRUG ABUSE: A MENACE BEYOND ILLICIT DRUGS Drug abuse not …
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Access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene is crucial for healthy living. Unfortunately, finding clean water is a challenge for many people in developing countries, including Nigeria. With the rainy season upon us, it’s important to understand how it can impact access to clean water and the risk of waterborne diseases. Read Also: Drinking Water …
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What are food additives? Substances that are added to food to maintain or improve the safety, freshness, taste, texture, or appearance of food are known as food additives. Some food additives have been in use for centuries for preservation – such as salt (in meats such as bacon or dried fish), sugar (in marmalade), or …
Overview Some 829 000 people in low- and middle-income countries die as a result of inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene each year, representing 60% of total diarrhoeal deaths. Poor sanitation is believed to be the main cause in some 432 000 of these deaths and is a major factor in several neglected tropical diseases, including intestinal …
Sustainable Development Goal target 6.1 calls for universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water. The target is tracked with the indicator of “safely managed drinking water services” – drinking water from an improved water source that is located on premises, available when needed, and free from faecal and priority chemical contamination. Read …
Key facts A healthy diet helps to protect against malnutrition in all its forms, as well as non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer. Unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity are leading global risks to health. Healthy dietary practices start early in life – breastfeeding fosters healthy growth and …
Drinking Water and health Contaminated water and poor sanitation are linked to transmission of diseases such as cholera, diarrhoea, dysentery, hepatitis A, typhoid and polio. Absent, inadequate, or inappropriately managed water and sanitation services expose individuals to preventable health risks. This is particularly the case in health care facilities where both patients and staff are …
Chemical Safety is achieved by undertaking all activities involving chemicals in such a way as to ensure the safety of human health and the environment. It covers all chemicals, natural and manufactured, and the full range of exposure situations from the natural presence of chemicals in the environment to their extraction or synthesis, industrial production, …
