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World Health Organization

Feb 2, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Ahead of #WorldCancerDay on Sunday, here are
the latest global cancer burden stats (2022)
🌍 Estimated 9.7M deaths
💔 1 in 9 men & 1 in 12 women lose their lives to the
disease
👤 1 in 5 people face cancer in their lifetime

By 2050, #cancer cases are projected to be 77% higher
than they were in 2022.

Growing & ageing populations are contributing to the
alarming rise, as are risk factors like tobacco, harmful
alcohol use, obesity & air pollution - addressing these
will help protect people against cancer https://bit.ly/3SFtapB

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World Health Organization

Jun 13, 2023 at 8:00 AM

A new World Health Organization guideline advises against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) for weight control or reducing the risk of noncommunicable diseases. NSS include:

👉acesulfame K
👉aspartame
👉advantame
👉saccharin
👉stevia and its derivatives

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World Health Organization

Sep 29, 2024 at 6:00 AM

You only have one heart, love your heart. Know more: https://bit.ly/2YyZlYS
#WorldHeartDay

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World Health Organization

Oct 15, 2023 at 8:00 AM

Today is the International Day of Rural Women.

Rural women are crucial to the health of people and the planet. Yet, they continue to face barriers to health and risks of poverty due to out-of-pocket expenses. Let's celebrate their contributions to our food and health systems and communities.

👉bit.ly/3RKGZmT

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World Health Organization

Jun 13, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Today is #WorldBloodDonorDay

Safe blood saves lives. Thank you, blood donors!

Your selfless donations have had a profound impact on the lives and well-being of hundreds of millions of people, as well as their families and communities across the world https://lnkd.in/dPwUBsPg

#GiveBlood

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World Health Organization

Aug 29, 2023 at 12:19 PM

Everyone deserves access to a wide range of safe and effective methods of contraception to choose what works best for them.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3O91lCU

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World Health Organization

Apr 11, 2024 at 2:40 PM

It's World Parkinson Day.
#Parkinson disease is a brain condition with symptoms like:
🔸 Tremors
🔸 Slowness of movement
🔸 Trouble walking
Medicines, rehabilitation and surgery can help manage the condition.
https://lnkd.in/eFMHuKUg

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World Health Organization

Oct 17, 2023 at 10:25 AM

#Measles is one of the most contagious diseases. If one person has it, nearly everyone around them will catch it if not vaccinated.

To protect your child, make sure their vaccines are up to date. #VaccinesWork

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World Health Organization

Nov 16, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Emissions from burning fossil fuels are damaging our health.

A transition away from fossil fuels is not only possible – it’s crucial for our future.

#HealthForAll must come before profits for the few. #COP29

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World Health Organization

Mar 10, 2024 at 4:35 PM

What does health sector investment in women and girls mean?

🏥 Better access to safe, quality health services that meets their needs
⚖️ Unpaid care work to support health and wellbeing be valued, supported and equally distributed
👩🏼‍⚕️ More women in decision-making roles
👩🏾‍🎓 More girls in school for longer

Let’s #InvestInWomen and achieve #HealthForAll

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World Health Organization

Nov 22, 2023 at 4:54 PM

#AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) is a danger to animal health. 
Farmers can prevent the spread of #AMR by:
🟢 Reducing the number of animals in industrial-scale farms 
🟢 Preventing infections
🟢 Vaccinating livestock 
🟢 Using #antibiotics only when necessary
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3SIKhYj

#WorldAMRAwarenessWeek

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