jilihot DOH logs 300 cases of noncommunicable diseases during yuletide
Updated:2025-01-08 06:45 Views:121
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 300 cases of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including stroke, acute coronary syndrome, and bronchial asthma from Dec. 22, 2024 – Jan. 2, 2025.
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In a press conference on Thursday, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said most of the cases involved individuals who suffered due to stroke.
Article continues after this advertisementOf the 300 cases, 146 were stroke, 74 were acute coronary syndrome, and 80 were bronchial asthma.
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Earlier, DOH said they are monitoring these cases, especially during the holidays, due to celebrations and health risks from firecrackers’ smoke.
Article continues after this advertisement“Alam naman natin ang new year’s resolution natin maging malusog maging healthy kaya pinaalala namin yung TED campaign – tamang pagkain, ehersiyo at disiplina sa katawan,” Herbosa said in a press conference.
Article continues after this advertisement(We all have the exact New Year’s resolution, which is to be healthy so we are reminding the public of our TED campaign — right consumption of food, exercise, and discipline regarding our bodies.)
Article continues after this advertisement“Yung disiplina, bawasan ang stress. Matulog; ang tamang oras eight hours of sleep. Bawasan ang vape alcohol, droga or substance abuse,” he added.
(Regarding discipline, we should avoid stress, sleep for eight hours, and refrain from using vape, drinking alcohol, or taking drugs.)
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