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@HealthCaribbean

The Healthy Caribbean Coalition is a civil society alliance united in the fight against chronic diseases: Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Disease and Lung Diseases.

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    Jan 31

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  2. Feb 4

    How can we bridge care gaps? ..... COVID-19 disrupted many training opportunities however some entities have been proactive an continuous education sessions were held online.

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    Feb 4

    Wear RED for heart disease in women!

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    Feb 4

    Wear RED ❤️today to acknowledge the global health burden of heart disease!

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    Feb 4

    Community health workers can close the gap on cancer care by addressing social determinants of health and providing essential screening services.

    Closing the gap on cancer care can make a huge difference.
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    Feb 4

    Even 🧦 count!

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    Closing the gap on cancer care can make a huge difference.

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    Today is World Cancer Day! How can we bridge the care gaps? .....

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  9. Feb 3

    Tax Sugary Food and Drinks! The Jamaican Economy Panel tells government

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    Feb 2

    Implementing school-based programs aimed at teaching healthy cardiovascular health habits as early as preschool can achieve lasting lifestyle changes in children, according to a review published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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    Feb 1

    Tune in to just after 5pm to hear discuss tobacco-style warning labels on sugary drinks & new research that shows they could reduce consumption.

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    Feb 3

    VIRTUAL ISSUE | People seeking cancer care hit barriers at every turn, esp. in rural & remote communities. Implementing into is a valuable tool to improve patient care & help ➡️

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    Feb 3

    Tomorrow is ! What can you do to help reduce your risk of ? ⬇

    Ways to reduce your cancer risk Do not smoke/use any form of tobacco Make your home smoke-free Enjoy a healthy diet Breastfeeding reduces the mother's cancer risk Vaccinate your children against hepatitis B and HPV Avoid too much sun, use sun protection Reduce indoor/outdoor air pollution Be physically active Limit alcohol intake Take part in organized cancer screening programmes
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    Feb 2

    Cancer is one of the leading causes of deaths worldwide – yet around 40% of cancer cases are preventable. Our Diet and Cancer report summarises decades of evidence on diet, nutrition and physical activity with and survival:

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    Feb 2

    During this climate crisis, many farmers are trying to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while trying to produce more food. In this week's segment of Keeping, It Green, Ean Wallace looks at how climate forecasts keep farmers’ fields green.

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    Feb 1

    More evidence that alcohol is borrowing tobacco's playbook, and colleagues study of industry influences at the WTO | Home

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    Jan 30

    Raging Non-Communicable Diseases In The Caribbean Have Sparked A War Between The Food Industry And Pu... via

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    Feb 1

    In the English-speaking , one of the sub-regions of the world with the highest prevalence of non-communicable diseases (), public health organizations are locked in a tug-of-war with the food industry over proposed food-related legislation

    Raging Non-Communicable Diseases In The Caribbean Have Sparked A War Between The Food Industry And Pu... via
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  19. Jan 31

    Nigeria is putting their people first! President Muhammadu Buhari signed the sugar-sweetened beverage tax into law as part of the 2021 Finance Act to be implemented in 2022

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    Jan 31

    A must read!

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