Did you know that chronic low back pain is a major cause of disability across the world impacting people’s physical capabilities, sleep, participation in work, school and relationships? What kind of treatment should you ask for? Learn to manage your low back pain in #Sciencein5 ⬇️
WHO’s World Mental Health Report says that #mentalhealth is the leading cause of disability. How did the pandemic impact our mental health? What are the signs and how can we keep ourselves mentally healthy? Dr Mark Van Ommeren explains in #ScienceIn5
If Omicron is less severe, why are people ending up in the hospital and dying from it? Is it true that everyone will eventually get Omicron? Why is it important to reduce #COVID19 transmission? WHO's Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains in #ScienceIn5 ⬇️
WHO’s Dr Philippa Easterbrook gives a situation update on the recent #hepatitis outbreak affecting children including possible causes and steps parents, caregivers and countries should take. #ScienceIn5 ⬇️
If you are fully vaccinated, can you still get #COVID19 ? Dr Kate OBrien explains in #ScienceIn5 ⬇️
Whether you're vaccinated or still waiting, keep following these precautions:
❌ Avoid crowds
↔️ Keep physical distance
😷 Wear a mask
🪟 Open windows
👐 Clean your hands
How does WHO keep you safe from substandard or falsified medical products?
WHO’s Pernette Bourdillon Esteve explains in #ScienceIn5 ⬇️
▶️ Are you planning to #CommitToQuit tobacco during the pandemic?
▶️ What risk does #COVID19 pose to a tobacco use?
Learn how the tobacco industry lured people to consume tobacco during the pandemic ⬇️
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Half the health care facilities in the world do not have basic hygiene services. What are the points when you are most at risk of infection at a healthcare facility? How can you lower your risk of infection?
WHO’s Dr Richard Johnston explains in #Sciencein5 ⬇️
If you had #COVID19 do you still need the vaccine? How long should you wait after recovery to get vaccinated? What do we know about natural immunity vs vaccine induced immunity? WHO’s Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan explains in #ScienceIn5 this week ⬇️
How big a public health problem is lead poisoning? What are the sources of lead poisoning and who are at risk? What can you do to protect yourself? WHO's Lesley Onyon explains in #ScienceIn5 ⬇️
Is Omicron more transmissible? Does it cause more severe disease? What are the symptoms and how can you protect yourself? Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains in #ScienceIn5 this week ⬇️
Low back pain is not inevitable. In this episode of #Sciencein5 , watch as World Health Organization (WHO) expert talks about its causes, treatment and more.
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