GLOBAL HEALTH EDUCATION

I'M BACK FOR ACTION

2010-01-04T00:25:00.001+08:00

ITS LONG TIME I DONT GIVE MY WRITING FOR THIS BLOG. FROM NOW ON I WILL GIVE
WHAT I HAVE FOR THIS BLOG.

Rileks Your Mind....

2008-08-13T13:21:00.001+08:00

Have a history teacher explain this----- if they can.

Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846.
John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946.

Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860.
John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960.

Both were particularly concerned with civil rights.
Both wives lost their children while living in the White House.

Both Presidents were shot on a Friday.
Both Presidents were shot in the head

Now it gets really weird.

Lincoln 's secretary was named Kennedy.
Kennedy's Secretary was named Lincoln .

Both were assassinated by Southerners.
Both were succeeded by Southerners named Johnson.

Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln , was born in 1808.
Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908.

John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated Lincoln , was born in 1839.
Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated Kennedy, was born in 1939.

Both assassins were known by their three names.
Both names are composed of fifteen letters.

Now hang on to your seat.

Lincoln was shot at the theater named 'Ford.'
Kennedy was shot in a car called ' Lincoln ' made by 'Ford.'

Lincoln was shot in a theater and his assassin ran and hid in a warehouse.
Kennedy was shot from a warehouse and his assassin ran and hid in a theater.

Booth and Oswald were assassinated before their trials.

And here's the kicker...

A week before Lincoln was shot, he was in Monroe , Maryland
A week before Kennedy was shot, he was with Marilyn Monroe.

Creepy huh? Send this to as many people as you can, cause:
Hey, this is one history lesson most people probably will not mind reading!

from: http://stranges-world.blogspot.com

Important Tips for Health

2008-08-13T13:11:00.001+08:00

Health - Important Tips

1) Answer the phone by LEFT ear.

2) Do not drink coffee TWICE a day.

3) Do not take pills with COOL water.
4) Do not have HUGE meals after 5pm.
5) Reduce the amount of OILY food you consume.
6) Drink more WATER in the morning, less at night.
7) Keep your distance from hand phone CHARGERS.
8) Do not use headphones/earphone for LONG period of time.
9) Best sleeping time is from 10pm at night to 6am in the morning.

10) Do not lie down immediately after taking medicine before sleeping.
11) When battery is down to the LAST grid/bar, do not answer the phone as the radiation is 1000 times.

12) Forward this to those whom you CARE

from: http://isuhangat.blogspot.com

HIV/AIDS

2008-07-20T16:03:00.000+08:00

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that infects cells of the human immune system, destroying or impairing their function. In the early stages of infection, the person has no symptoms. However, as the infection progresses, the immune system becomes weaker, and the person becomes more susceptible to so-called opportunistic infections.

The most advanced stage of HIV infection is acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It can take 10-15 years for an HIV-infected person to develop AIDS; antiretroviral drugs can slow down the process even further.

HIV is transmitted through unprotected sexual intercourse (anal or vaginal), transfusion of contaminated blood, sharing of contaminated needles, and between a mother and her infant during pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding.

AIDS.....ITS DANGEROUS

2008-07-20T15:44:00.001+08:00

AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, a condition first reported in the United States in 1981, that has since become a major worldwide epidemic.

AIDS is caused by HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). By killing or damaging cells of the body's immune system, HIV progressively destroys the body's ability to fight infections and certain cancers. The term AIDS applies to the most advanced stages of HIV infection.

How is HIV spread?

There are several common ways that HIV can be passed from person to person, including:

Having unprotected sex with someone who is infected
Using needles or syringes that have been used by people who are infected
Receiving infected blood products or transplanted organs (Since 1985, the United States actively tests all donated blood for HIV; therefore, the risk of getting HIV in this way in the United States is now extremely low.)
Transmission from mother to child – An infected mother may pass the virus to her developing fetus during pregnancy, during birth, or through breastfeeding.

If you have a sexually transmitted disease, you may be at higher risk for getting infected with HIV during sex with an HIV-infected partner.

There is no evidence that HIV is spread by contact with saliva or through casual contact, such as shaking hands or hugging, or the sharing of food utensils, towels and bedding, swimming pools, telephones, or toilet seats. HIV is not spread by biting insects such as mosquitoes or bedbugs.

Is Toothpaste Enough to Combat Effect of High Sugary Drinks in Children

2008-06-06T17:44:00.000+08:00

A recent article published in the journal Pediatrics reported children in the U.S. are exposing their teeth to more sugar than they were 20 years ago. Many of these sugars come from sports drinks, soda and exotic coffee.

Empty calorie foods are not only contributing to tooth decay but childhood obesity. Studies are predicting as the children of the "millennium" age grow up, they will be subject to more chronic illness than ever before.

Tooth decay and especially gum disease are now suggested to be contributing factors towards increased risk of chronic illness including heart disease. In an article in October 2007, The Journal of the America Dental Association reported even dementia and tooth loss may have a relationship.

In the 1920s, dentist Weston Price (the father or modern nutrition) went around the world and compared a more modern lifestyle to rural ones for answers to tooth decay and diet. He found tooth decay to be higher in communities that ate processed foods and high sugar foods.

In most schools today, gone are the wholesome meals served in the cafeteria. Vending machines and fast food mini food courts have replaced the home made style meals.

High sugar and nutritionally empty meals are the mainstay of the youth in America. To help prevent poor oral health, we need to take a closer look at toothpaste used to help prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

Toothpaste used to be white with simple ingredients. Most toothpaste on the market today include ingredients such as artificial sweeteners and dyes with focused attention on fluoride to help prevent cavities.

Baking soda and xylitol have been suggested to help neutralize acids in the mouth and prevent tooth decay.

A better approach towards children's oral health in this age of high sugary drinks and foods may be to go back to basics. Instead of the sugary drinks, offer your child fruit juice (in moderation) and water. Use toothpaste void of artificial dyes and sweeteners and get regular dental check -ups.

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CANCER

2008-06-04T17:49:00.000+08:00

WHAT IS CANCER?

Cancer is a generic term for a group of more than 100 diseases that can affect any part of the body. Other terms used are malignant tumours and neoplasms. One defining feature of cancer is the rapid creation of abnormal cells which grow beyond their usual boundaries, and which can invade adjoining parts of the body and spread to other organs, a process referred to as metastasis. Metastases are the major cause of death from cancer.

FACTS ABOUT CANCER

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. From a total of 58 million deaths worldwide in 2005, cancer accounts for 7.6 million (or 13%) of all deaths. The main types of cancer leading to overall cancer mortality are:

lung (1.3 million deaths/year);
Stomach (almost 1 million deaths/year);
Liver (662,000 deaths/year);
Colon (655,000 deaths/year) and
Breast (502,000 deaths/year).

More than 70% of all cancer deaths in 2005 occurred in low and middle income countries. Deaths from cancer in the world are projected to continue rising, with an estimated 9 million people dying from cancer in 2015 and 11.4 million dying in 2030.

The most frequent cancer types world wide are:

Among men (in order of number of global deaths): lung, stomach, liver, colorectal, oesophagus and prostate.
Among women (in order of number of global deaths): breast, lung, stomach, colorectal and cervical.

QUICK CANCER FACTS

40% of cancer can be prevented (by a healthy diet, physical activity and not using tobacco).
Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of cancer in the world. Tobacco use causes cancer of the lung, throat, mouth, pancreas, bladder, stomach, liver, kidney and other types; Environmental tobacco smoke (passive smoking) causes lung cancer.
One-fifth of cancers worldwide are due to chronic infections, mainly from hepatitis B viruses HBV (causing liver), human papilloma viruses HPV (causing cervix), Helicobacter pylori (causing stomach), schistosomes (causing bladder), the liver fluke (bile duct) and human immunodeficiency virus HIV (Kaposi sarcoma and lymphomas).

WHAT CAUSES CANCER?

Cancer occurs because of changes of the genes responsible for cell growth and repair. These changes are the result of the interaction between genetic host factors and external agents which can be categorized as:

physical carcinogens such as ultraviolet (UV) and ionizing radiation
chemical carcinogens such a asbestos and tobacco smoke
biological carcinogens such as

infections by virus (Hepatitis B Virus and liver cancer, Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and cervical cancer) and bacteria (Helicobater pylori and gastric cancer) and parasites (schistosomiasis and bladder cancer)
contamination of food by mycotoxins such as aflatoxins (products of Aspergillus fungi) causing liver cancer.

Tobacco use is the single most important risk factor for cancer and causes a large variety of cancer types such as lung, larynx, oesophagus, stomach, bladder, oral cavity and others . Although there are still some open questions, there is sufficient evidence that dietary factors also play an important role in causing cancer. This applies to obesity as a compound risk factor per se as well as to the composition of the diet such as lack of fruit and vegetables and high salt intake. Lack of physical activity has a distinct role as risk factor for cancer. There is solid evidence about alcohol causing several cancer types such as oesophagus, pharynx, larynx, liver, breast, and other cancer types.

World Milk Day on June 1st!

2008-06-04T02:55:00.006+08:00

Why hold a World Milk Day?

The World Milk Day provides an opportunity to focus attention on milk and to publicise activities connected with milk and the milk industry. The fact that many countries choose to do this on the same day lends additional importance to individual national celebrations and shows that milk is a global food.

Where did it begin?

FAO (the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations) was asked to propose a specific day on which all aspects of milk could be celebrated.

Why 1st June?

This date was chosen because a number of countries were already celebrating a national milk day on or around this time. Late May was originally proposed, but some countries, for example China felt they already had too many celebrations in that month. While most countries hold their celebrations on 1st June, some choose to hold them a week or so before or after this date.

from: http://www.milkproduction.com

World No Tobbaco Day 31 May 2008

2008-06-04T02:07:00.001+08:00

What si Health ?????

2008-06-04T01:55:00.002+08:00

The word "health" derives from Middle English helthe, meaning hale, hearty, sound in wind and limb. Dictionary definitions allude to soundness and efficient functioning and give the same meaning to financial health as to bodily health. Modern medical practice and public health are concerned about the health of individuals and populations. However, for most individuals and for many cultures, health is a philosophical and subjective concept, associated with contentment and often taken for granted when all is going well. Health in this sense is difficult to describe or define, but its absence is readily recognizable, even when replaced by minor departures from an accustomed level of health.

Another definition, composed by specialists in preventive medicine, specifies some tangible components of health; calling it "a state characterized by anatomical, physiological, and psychological integrity; ability to perform personally valued family, work, and community roles; ability to deal with physical, biological, psychological, and social stress; a feeling of well-being; and freedom from the risk of disease and untimely death" (Stokes, Noren, and Shindell, 1982).

In the preamble to the constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO) health is described as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." This description has often been criticized as being too vague.

Health Education Certification Vocational Schools

2008-06-02T16:43:00.000+08:00

Health education certificates allow practitioners to design, implement and assess health care activities that can improve the health and wellbeing of their clients, and to teach others in their field of study.

To become a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), one must meet the standard of competence established by The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, as well as successfully complete a CHES examination. Professional certifications indicate proficiency and competence, and health education certificates are often sought by working professionals for continued educational development.

Many occupations in the health care industry require or prefer applicants to hold a health education certificate or a degree in Health Sciences; they can significantly increase the expected salary range of any health care practitioner. With appropriate health care education, professionals are permitted to work in community health centers, schools, colleges, businesses, governmental agencies, hospitals, private practices, and other health care facilities. Individuals who possess a health education certificate may seek a career in a wide range of positions, such as health organizer, teacher, health program manager, patient educator, prevention specialist, nutritionist, trainer, and numerous others.

To learn more about Health Education Certificates and Health Education Certificate Schools, or even Online Health Education Certificates, feel free to search the many options found onsite and take the first step towards a new, health care career!

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Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Michael_Bustamante (Michael Bustamante)

Global Health Education

2008-06-02T16:26:00.000+08:00

Hai there. To all my readers i hope that all of you can enjoy this staff. Global Health Education is one of the important education in the world. Health education is defined as the principle by which individuals and groups of people learn to behave in a manner conducive to the promotion, maintenance, or restoration of health. The ultimate aim of Health Education is Positive Behavioural Modification.

Education for health begins with people. It hopes to motivate them with whatever interests they may have in improving their condition. Its aim is to develop in them a sense of responsibility for health conditions for themselves as individuals, as members of families, and as communities. In communicable disease control, health education commonly includes an appraisal of what is known by a population about a disease, an assessment of habits and attitudes of the people as they relate to spread and frequency of the disease, and the presentation of specific means to remedy observed deficiencies.

Health education is included in the curriculum of most schools.Comprehensive health education curriculum consists of planned learning experiences which will help students achieve desirable attitudes and practices related to critical health issues.The term Health Education can also refer to the process of educating health professionals, including post-secondary education culminating in supervised experience