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Movember Mens Health Awareness Month 2019
6 Nov 2019
Movember Mens Health, this article discusses the campaign including a definition, history of the campaign, how much money has been raised in the previous years and how to get involved.
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The Flu Jab - Have yo had yours?
4 Oct 2019
This article discusses the flu jab, the symptoms of the flu and how you can get the flu jab to help increase your chances of fighting the flu virus.
Stoptober
2 Oct 2019
Stoptober lasts for a period of 28 days (4 weeks) and is a long running event held each October during which participants are encouraged to stop smoking. The key purpose of this event is to reduce the number of smokers also to encourage participants not to smoke during that 28 day period. As a result, hoping that people give up smoking permanently due to the bad impacts it has on your health and well-being (mental and physical).
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The Female Contraceptive Pill - #WorldContraceptive Day 26th September 2019.
The pill, as it is known in its abbreviated term, was introduced in the UK on the NHS in 1961, originally for married women until 1967 when it was made available for all women who did not wish to conceive, and is now taken by over 3 million women in Britain between the ages of 16 and 49. The pill is available in 32 different varieties and worldwide is taken by around 100 million women. Correctly administered, it is reported to be 99% effective. Any initial experienced side-effects can be swerved by alternating the variety of contraception you ingest.
National Eye Health Week
23 Sep 2019
National eye health week is about raising awareness which takes place this year from Monday 23rd September 2019 until Friday 27th September 2019 promoting and educating people about the importance of eye health. This will be the seventh annual National Eye Health Week. The main aim of National Eye Health Week is to create a community that is free from the impact of sight loss.There are currently over 2 million people living in the UK who live with sight loss, which has a significant impact on their daily lives. It is predicted that by 2030 the number will increase to over 2.7 million people.
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This week 16th - 19th September is Sexual Health Awareness week. This article discusses the different types of STD's including a definition, areas which the disease is located, different symptoms in male and female and treatments to manage the condition.
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD)
10 Sep 2019
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is an awareness day is recognised on 10 September every year, with the view to offer a global commitment and action to put an end to suicides, with various activities around the world. The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), partners with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Federation for Mental Health, to proprietor World Suicide Prevention Day.
Know Your Numbers Week
9 Sep 2019
Although know your numbers week is mainly based around blood pressure raising awareness of high blood pressure. We have decided to put together a blog based on the following body temperature, respiration rate, cholesterol levels, and pulse rates which are vital sign numbers that are also important to keep an eye on and check regularly to ensure your body is functioning correctly.
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Antimicrobial Resistance
4 Sep 2019
The threat of antibiotic resistance is a very real issue that needs to be addressed. A world minus antibiotics is place where 3 million procedures every year, like caesarean sections and hip replacements suddenly become a danger, and cancer sufferers are put at increased risk.
Antibiotic-resistant bloodstream infections increased by some 35% between 2013 and 2017. As a result, we are witnessing an increasing volume of infections that are refusing to respond to antibiotic treatment. It is clear that innovative new approaches are needed urgently.
Throughout September 2019, Public Health England will be spearheading a campaign to raise awareness of this problem.
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National Urology Awareness Month September 1st – 30th September is National Urology Awareness Month
2 Sep 2019
With an ageing population and the adverse effects of today’s lifestyle, urology conditions, diseases and cancers are becoming more common in our society. One in two people will experience a urology condition in their lifetime. Urology Awareness Month helps raise awareness about the symptoms and aims to encourage people to speak to their doctor sooner.
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