Africa:'If We Don't Wash Our Hands, It Will Devastate Generations' #GlobalHandwashingDay
[Wellbeing Foundation] Lagos -Today, on Global Handwashing Day, the focus of the global health community is on the importance of handwashing with soap as a highly effective way to prevent the spread of disease and save lives. The evidence for handwashing is well-known -- it can dramatically reduce the risk of diarrhoea and pneumonia, and thwarts the spread of diseases like Ebola. Access to clean water, good sanitation and hygiene is also a significant factor in the prevention of blindness caused trachoma. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - October 15, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: news
South Africa:Water and Sanitation Observes Global Handwashing Day, 15 Oct
[Govt of SA] The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will observe the annual Global Handwashing Day (GHWD)on Monday 15 October 2018, as part of its efforts to encourage people to wash hands with soap in order to reduce childhood mortality rates and other related diseases such as diarrhoea. DWS officials in different parts of the country will visit schools and communities to raise awareness about the benefits of handwashing with soap, foster and support a culture of handwashing with soap and to put the spotlight on (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - October 12, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Endometriosis and the risk of coronary heart disease
Endometriosis is a gynaecological disease that affects many women. It is a painful disorder in which the endometrium, a tissue that usually lines the inside of the uterus, grows outside the uterus. This not only causes severe pelvic pain during periods but may also cause fertility problems and many women complain of an increase in pain over the years as well.
Endometriosis may also be associated with chronic systemic inflammation, heightened oxidative stress, and atherogenic lipid profile. These conditions often increase a women’s risk for coronary heart disease (CHD).
A research study, Endometriosis and the Risk of Cor...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - September 29, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health endometriosis heart disease Source Type: news
Endometriosis and the risk of coronary heart disease
Endometriosis is a gynaecological disease that affects many women. It is a painful disorder in which the endometrium, a tissue that usually lines the inside of the uterus, grows outside the uterus. This not only causes severe pelvic pain during periods but may also cause fertility problems and many women complain of an increase in pain over the years as well.
Endometriosis may also be associated with chronic systemic inflammation, heightened oxidative stress, and atherogenic lipid profile. These conditions often increase a women’s risk for coronary heart disease (CHD).
A research study, Endometriosis and the Risk of Cor...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - September 29, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health endometriosis heart disease Source Type: news
