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WHO has declared the current #mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. How is this outbreak different from previous ones? What does that mean for countries & for you? Who is at risk? What about vaccines? Dr Abdou Salam Gueye explains in #ScienceIn5. 👇

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Why is #dengue fever spreading to places it did not exist before? What are the symptoms and treatments? What about vaccines? Dr Raman Velayudhan explains in #ScienceIn5.

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#Asthma is one of the most common conditions amongst children 👧🏾👦🏾. Unfortunately it is also often undiagnosed and under-treated. Here are some questions answered about asthma in this episode of #Sciencein5.

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As people in #VietNam🇻🇳 live longer, we can expect to see more #dementia. But dementia is not a normal part of ageing. World Health Organization (WHO)'s #Sciencein5 explains what we can do to keep our brains healthier longer:

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You come into a room and forget why you came there. Has this happened to you? Is this a sign of Dementia or just multitasking and a distracted brain ? Dr Katrin Seeher explains Dementia in #ScienceIn5 ⬇️

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🤔 Why is #hypertension called a silent killer? What happens in your body when your #BloodPressure is high? Learn about the 4️⃣ “S”s to protect yourself from hypertension. Dr Taskeen Khan explains today in #ScienceIn5 Watch the full ep 🔗 shorturl.at/Y3YI8

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1 in 3 adults globally have high blood pressure, the "silent killer" with no symptoms. Measure your BP regularly and focus on the 4 S’s: Stop smoking, reduce salt, improve sleep, and manage stress. #Health #Wellness #BloodPressure #HeartHealth #ScienceIn5

1 in 3 adults globally have high blood pressure, the "silent killer" with no symptoms. Measure your BP regularly and focus on the 4 S’s: Stop smoking, reduce salt, improve sleep, and manage stress. 
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#Hypertension is called a ‘silent killer’. In this episode of #Sciencein5 series, know more about what happens when your blood pressure is high, and how you can protect yourself.

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👉 Why is #hypertension called a silent killer ? 👉 What happens in your body when your blood pressure is high? Learn about the 4 “S”s to protect yourself from hypertension. WHO's Dr Taskeen Khan explains in #ScienceIn5. ⬇

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Only 1 in 5 people are controlled for their blood pressure. Learn about the 4 “S”s to prevent and manage hypertension from Dr Taskeen Khan in #ScienceIn5⬇️

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What exactly are loneliness and social isolation, and how do they impact our health and well-being? Alana Officer and Vismita Gupta-Smith विस्मिता from World Health Organization (WHO) provide insights and practical tips on dealing with these issues in the insightful #ScienceIn5 series. x.com/WHO/status/180…

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#DYK that social isolation or loneliness could increase your risk of early death by up to 32%? How would you know if you are socially isolated and how does it impact your health? WHO's Alana Officer explains and gives tips to overcome social isolation in #ScienceIn5. 👇

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Loneliness & isolation can increase your risk of early death by upto 32 % ! That is at par with other risk factors like smoking, alcohol & physical inactivity. It isn’t the quantity but the quality of interactions that matter ⬇️ #ScienceIn5

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Você sabia que o isolamento social ou a solidão podem aumentar o risco de morte precoce em até 32%? Como você saberia se está socialmente isolado e como isso afeta sua saúde? Alana Officer explica e dá dicas para superar o isolamento social no #ScienceIn5 desta semana.