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Sub-title: Every minute, 17 people die of cancer somewhere in the world with more than half of these deaths in the most deprived parts of the world. As World Cancer Day approaches on 4th February, we have an opportunity to make ourselves aware of the risks and the steps we can take to help prevent premature deaths and suffering from cancer. The World Health Organisation’s ‘I can. We can’ campaign this year is a reminder that we can all play a part.
Description: "Between 30 and 50 percent of all cancers are preventable if people avoid exposure to risk factors. Tobacco – whether smoked, chewed or inhaled passively – is the biggest of these risk factors, responsible for a vast number of deaths froom lung, mouth, stomach, cervical and other cancers. Approximately 65,000 people die from tobacco-related diseases in Myanmar every year highlighting the need for urgent action to reduce its use. Obesity, alcohol excess and sedentary living are among other lifestyle choices which put us at greater risk of developing cancer. Certain infections are also associated with cancers. Some of these such as Hepatitis B, which can cause liver cancer and the human papilloma virus (which in turn can cause cervical cancer), can be prevented by widespread use of vaccines. The environment and us Environmental pollution particularly from chemicals in the air are a significant risk factor in the urban setting in Myanmar. In rural areas the risk is greater from household air pollution from cooking with solid fuels such as wood and coal. According to the World Bank, poor air quality contributed to an estimated 45,000 deaths in Myanmar in just one year, higher than the average for Southeast Asia. Other risk factors in our environment include exposure to radiation and chemicals such as asbestos in our home or work settings..."
Source/publisher: "Myanmar Times" (Myanmar)
2020-01-31
Date of entry/update: 2020-01-31
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Topic: Cancer, Public health
Sub-title: Myanmar’s struggle with cancers caused by betel quid shows biggest obstacles to treatment aren’t necessarily just financial.
Topic: Cancer, Public health
Description: "Win Ko Ko couldn't believe it when his doctor told him he had tonsil cancer, and that the main cause was betel quid — a popular, and potent, alternative to chewing tobacco. "I saw myself as already dead," he said. He started making preparations for his death with his family. Ko Ko, 33, suffered from swollen tonsils and was bleeding from his mouth for two years before he finally went to hospital, where he was diagnosed with stage two tonsil cancer in July 2017. But Ko Ko, who made a full recovery, is among the lucky few. Most patients, if they are ever diagnosed, put off treatment until it is too late..."
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Source/publisher: "Politico" (UK)
2019-01-30
Date of entry/update: 2019-10-27
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Description: TABLE OF CONTENTS: NCD DEFINITION and RISK FACTORS... STROKE... ASTHMA vs. COPD... DIABETES MELLITUS... EPIGASTRIC PAIN... CANCER... ALCOHOL USE DISORDER
Source/publisher: Aide Medicale Internationale (AMI)
2010-09-00
Date of entry/update: 2011-01-13
Grouping: Individual Documents
Language: Burmese, English
Format : pdf
Size: 2.08 MB
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