The Wellbeing Initiative
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#YouthNCDs advocating for healthy lifestyle choices, better policies and strengthened health systems to #beatNCDs 🇳🇬 Full member @ncdalliance @IOGTInt
Nigeria
Joined September 2017
Stop tobacco use🚭 Use less salt & sugar🍽️ Exercise🏃♀️🚴♀️ Eat well🍎🥕 Reduce harmful alcohol use🍷🍺 Let's #beatNCDs; https://t.co/LX6MOpt8mb
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The Facts About Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) -Early detection can prevent the progression of CKD -Heart disease is a major cause of death in CKD. -High risk groups include those with diabetes, hypertension. -Two simple tests can detect CKD #partnerCampaigns
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Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. There's no shame in asking someone for support if you're feeling low or stressed. #ncds365 #youthNCDS Day 212 of 365 #ncdsyouthchampions #partnerCampaign
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HEALTH, YOUTH, NCDs
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Mental health tips: Avoid alcohol, smoking and drugs Drinking and smoking aren't things which we always associate with withdrawal symptoms, but they can cause some which impact on your mental health. #ncdsyouthchampions #ncds365 #youthNCDS
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Alcohol abuse in Nigeria has not received the attention it deserves. This July, we explore some of the most pressing effects of alcohol on the body systems. Join us. #NCDonline #health #NCD #liver
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On Friday, June 19, #WorldSickleCellDay, join us in spreading awareness about the importance of giving blood to ensure sufficient supply for individuals living with #sicklecell. Click to access our #WSCD Media Toolkit https://t.co/KEy1AZqioT
#ConquerSCD
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OGBANJE (Changeling). In the Igbo culture, some children were usually sick and died as children as a result of this. It was believed that they REINCARNATED as siblings and the death cycle will continue. Research has revealed that 70% of ‘OGBANJES’ had HbSS.👇🏽 #WorldSickleCellDay
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(There is nothing like) if two sickle cell carriers decide to have kids; First child - AA Second & Third child - AS Fourth child - SS That crossing you did in biology does not follow a pattern. Please. #WorldSickleCellDay
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Guys, gentle reminder that it is imperative to know your partner's genotype during the talking stage. If you're unsure of what yours is, simply get a blood test at any hospital. Shout out to all sickle cell warriors 💪 Keep fighting. #WorldSickleCellDay
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Its World Sickle Cell day. June 19 I want to share my story of how growing up as a SCD patient was for me. This is not a pity party please, it's just to bring more awareness to you. I was a sickly child, and I got called all sort of names for that. I still remember... issa thread
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⁶/6. Early diagnosis and regular medical care help prevent complications and improves wellbeing.
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⁵/6. Sickle cell disease is a lifelong illness.
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⁴/6. The deformed cells can block blood flow, causing severe pain, organ damage, breathing difficulties, and stroke.
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³/6. The condition arises from a genetic defect that alters the structure of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein found in red blood cells.
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²/6. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects many people worldwide.
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Single stick #cigarette selling makes addiction more affordable and also easy for the underage to buy. We call for immediate tax increase on tobacco product. @NGRSenate, @SpeakerGbaja and other relevant agencies must act on this to rescue millions of children from smoking.
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The tobacco industry funds events and parties to promote tobacco products, specifically to youth. #TobaccoExposed #WNTD2020
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Don't miss the @GETConsortium-powered webinar on #COVID19 with @LSMOH Commissioner, @ProfAkinAbayomi as the speaker. 🔖Balancing the Tripod of Pandemics: The Role of Governments, NGOs and Research Organisations 🗓Wednesday, 27th May ⏲️3pm Register > https://t.co/w6nMw448VB
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