Tag: Awareness Day

You may be working at home or busy with your daily routine. Here’s good news for you – there’s a day coming up to break the monotony. Each year, March 30 is observed as National Take a Walk in the Park Day to provide an opportunity for recreation and enjoy nature in the best way. …

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A type of bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes Tuberculosis (TB), a contagious infection that primarily affects the lungs. TB can also affect any part of the body like the brain and the spine. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), TB is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide and killed an estimated …

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A healthy mouth is important for a healthy body. It is very important to pay attention to your oral health as the mouth is one of the main doorways for the virus that can cause COVID-19 and other infections such as the flu. Adopting a good oral hygiene routine and managing risk factors is important …

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Cancer is a critical health issue that affects millions worldwide. It has a staggering death toll rate – every year, up to 9.6 million people die from cancer. But do you know that about one-third of common cancers are preventable and treatable? More than one-third of cancer cases can be prevented and another third can …

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The American Cancer Society has been hosting the Great American Smokeout, an annual intervention event on the third Thursday in November, for more than 40 years. In 2020, the event will be observed on November 19. It provides an opportunity for people who smoke to commit healthy, smoke-free lives not just for a day, but …

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Food is the essence of life and the bedrock of our cultures and communities. One of the most celebrated days in the United Nation calendar, World Food Day is observed on October 16. This annual celebration promotes global awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger. According to Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the …

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Organized by the Health Information Resource Center (HIRC), a national clearing house for consumer health information professionals, National Women’s Health & Fitness Day is observed on the last Wednesday in September. The year, the event takes place on September 30. One of the largest events for women’s health of all ages, this annual observance is …

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Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), TB is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide, killing an estimated 1.2 million people in 2018. Each year, March 24 is observed as World Tuberculosis Day to raise public awareness about the distressing …

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The mouth is considered to be the gateway to one’s overall health and well-being. In other words, a healthy mouth is important for a healthy body. World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is celebrated every year on 20 March to raise awareness about this. Organized by the FDI World Dental Federation, WOHD is the largest global …

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Though an adequate amount of food is produced to feed everyone on the planet, hunger is on the rise in some parts of the world. According to a new report released by United Nations, even after nearly a decade of progress, the number of people who suffer from hunger has slowly increased over the past …

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