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The State Epidemiologist-TSE, Unilag 1st gate, education Bustop, Lagos (2026)

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Unilag 1st Gate, Education Bustop

02/04/2026

Hey ! Morning guys . Come closer again.
Let's talk on how we can join hand and prevent cancer and how government should come in .

Here are some effective way we can prevent cancer spread 👎 👎 👎 👎 👎 👎

Preventing cancer largely comes down to reducing risk factors and strengthening your body’s natural defenses. While not all cancers are preventable, many cases can be avoided through healthy lifestyle choices and early detection.

Here are the most effective strategies:

1. Avoid To***co 🚭
To***co use is the leading preventable cause of cancer (especially lung cancer).
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
Quit if you already smoke

2. Eat a Healthy Diet 🥗
Your diet plays a major role in cancer prevention.
Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables
Choose whole grains over refined foods
Limit processed and red meats
Reduce sugar and unhealthy fats

3. Maintain a Healthy Weight ⚖️
Being overweight increases the risk of cancers like breast, colon, and prostate cancer.
Balance calorie intake with physical activity
Avoid excessive weight gain

4. Stay Physically Active 🏃‍♀️
Regular exercise helps regulate hormones and boosts immunity.

Aim for at least 30 minutes of activity most days
Activities: walking, jogging, dancing, or sports

5. Limit Alcohol Consumption 🍷
Alcohol is linked to several cancers (liver, breast, throat).
If you drink, do so in moderation
Avoid excessive intake

6. Protect Yourself from the Sun ☀️
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause skin cancer.
Use sunscreen
Wear protective clothing
Avoid excessive sun exposure

7. Get Vaccinated 💉
Some infections can lead to cancer. Vaccines help prevent them:
Human Papillomavirus (HPV vaccine helps prevent cervical cancer)

Hepatitis B (reduces risk of liver cancer)
8. Avoid Exposure to Harmful Substances ⚠️
Limit exposure to chemicals (e.g., asbestos, benzene)

Use protective equipment at workplaces
Avoid air pollution when possible
9. Practice Safe S*x and Hygiene
Reduce risk of infections that can cause cancer
Maintain good personal hygiene

10. Go for Regular Screening 🏥
Early detection saves lives.
Breast cancer screening (mammogram)
Cervical cancer screening (Pap smear)
Prostate and colon cancer checks

11. Manage Stress and Get Enough Sleep 😴
Chronic stress may weaken the immune system.
Practice relaxation techniques
Aim for 7–8 hours of sleep daily

12. Know Your Family History 🧬
Some cancers are genetic.
Inform your doctor if cancer runs in your family
Start screening earlier if needed.

01/04/2026

Hey Guys . Come closer let's learn and educate each on so public health diseases and their health impact on our economic status

First here some factors that causes Cancer ♋️
Major Risk Factors for Cancer Globally
1. Lifestyle Factors
To***co smoking (leading cause)
Alcohol consumption
Unhealthy diet
Physical inactivity
Obesity

2. Infectious Agents
Some cancers are caused by infections such as:
Human papillomavirus (HPV) – cervical cancer
Hepatitis B and C – liver cancer
Helicobacter pylori – stomach cancer

3. Environmental Factors
Air pollution
Radiation exposure
Occupational chemicals

4. Genetic Factors
Certain individuals inherit genetic mutations that increase cancer risk.
Public Health Strategies for Cancer Control

To reduce the burden of cancer, public health interventions include:

1. Prevention
To***co control
Vaccination (HPV and Hepatitis B)
Healthy lifestyle promotion
2. Early Detection
Screening programs (breast, cervical, prostate cancer)
Public awareness campaigns
3. Treatment
Improved access to chemotherapy, surgery, and radiotherapy
Strengthening oncology services
4. Palliative Care
Providing pain relief and supportive care for patients with advanced cancer.

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01/04/2026

Though last month or the beginning of this year may have been tough for you, I want to reassure you that life is a mix of risks, certainties, and uncertainties—each carrying its own high and low sensitivity margins investment you have made .

But here’s the truth: every new month is a fresh opportunity to reset, refocus, and rise again. No matter what didn’t go as planned, you still have the strength to move forward and the capacity to create something better.
Step into this new month with courage, clarity, and confidence. Embrace growth, learn from the past, and trust the process—even when it feels uncertain.
This month, choose progress over perfection, hope over fear, and action over doubt.
You are capable. You are resilient. And your best days are still ahead.

Happy New Month ✨
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06/03/2026

In a country where smoking is lawful. How do you preach or evangelize to your priest or pastor who smokes .
As a group under non-exposure to smoking in the midst of exposed group. How do you cope assuming we select you for a clinical trial examination.
Of course with time . There will be a result
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06/03/2026

CANCER [♋️ 🦀] is regarded as one of the major global public health burdens because it causes high morbidity, mortality, and economic strain on health systems worldwide.

CANCER
Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body. If the spread is not controlled, it can invade surrounding tissues and metastasize (spread) to distant organs, eventually leading to death.

Cancer as a Global Public Health Burden
1. High Global Morbidity and Mortality
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Millions of new cases are diagnosed every year, and a large proportion of patients die from the disease.
Key points:
Cancer accounts for about 1 in every 6 deaths globally.
Over 19 million new cancer cases occur annually worldwide.
More than 9–10 million deaths occur each year due to cancer.
This high number of cases makes cancer a major contributor to the global disease burden.

2. Economic Burden
Cancer places a heavy financial burden on individuals, families, and governments.
Costs include:
Diagnosis and screening
Treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy)
Long-term care
Loss of productivity due to illness or death
In many low- and middle-income countries, cancer treatment is very expensive and often unaffordable.

3. Pressure on Health Systems
Cancer requires specialized healthcare infrastructure, including:
Oncology specialists
Diagnostic equipment
Radiotherapy centers
Chemotherapy facilities
Many developing countries have limited cancer care services, leading to late diagnosis and poor outcomes.

4. Social and Psychological Impact
Cancer affects:
Families and caregivers
Mental health of patients
Workforce productivity
Patients often experience stigma, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life.
Global Distribution of Cancer (Where It Is More Endemic)
Cancer occurs worldwide, but its prevalence varies across regions due to lifestyle, environmental factors, genetics, and healthcare systems.

1. High-Income Countries
Cancer is more common in developed countries due to aging populations and lifestyle factors.
Common cancers include:
Lung cancer
Breast cancer
Prostate cancer
Colorectal cancer
Regions include:
North America
Europe
Australia
Risk factors:
Smoking
Alcohol consumption
Obesity
Sedentary lifestyle
High-fat diets

2. Low- and Middle-Income Countries
These countries account for about 70% of global cancer deaths because of:
Late diagnosis
Limited screening programs
Poor access to treatment
Common cancers include:
Cervical cancer
Liver cancer
Stomach cancer
Kaposi sarcoma
Regions include:
Sub-Saharan Africa
South Asia
Southeast Asia

3. Cancer in Africa
Cancer is increasing rapidly in Africa, becoming a significant public health issue.
Common cancers include:
Breast cancer
Cervical cancer
Liver cancer
Prostate cancer
Key contributing factors:
Limited screening
Infectious diseases linked to cancer
Poor awareness
Environmental exposures

Major Risk Factors for Cancer Globally
1. Lifestyle Factors
To***co smoking (leading cause)
Alcohol consumption
Unhealthy diet
Physical inactivity
Obesity

2. Infectious Agents
Some cancers are caused by infections such as:
Human papillomavirus (HPV) – cervical cancer
Hepatitis B and C – liver cancer
Helicobacter pylori – stomach cancer

3. Environmental Factors

Air pollution
Radiation exposure
Occupational chemicals
4. Genetic Factors
Certain individuals inherit genetic mutations that increase cancer risk.

Public Health Strategies for Cancer Control
To reduce the burden of cancer, public health interventions include:

1. Prevention
To***co control
Vaccination (HPV and Hepatitis B)
Healthy lifestyle promotion
2. Early Detection
Screening programs (breast, cervical, prostate cancer)
Public awareness campaigns
3. Treatment
Improved access to chemotherapy, surgery, and radiotherapy
Strengthening oncology services
4. Palliative Care
Providing pain relief and supportive care for patients with advanced cancer.

Conclusion
Cancer remains a major global public health burden due to its high mortality, economic costs, and impact on health systems. While it affects all regions of the world, the burden is increasingly shifting toward low- and middle-income countries, where access to prevention, early detection, and treatment is limited. Effective public health policies, lifestyle modifications, vaccination, and early screening programs are essential to reduce the global impact of cancer.

10/02/2026

Hey Read this and believe me your understanding and mentality towards relationships and how people chose to treat you will change for good.
Oya let's go by fellow positive mindsets
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They might think they played you. But in truth, all they really did was play themselves out of access to a good heart.

When someone chooses manipulation, dishonesty or selfish gain over respect, they don’t walk away with a win, they walk away with a loss they won’t fully understand until much later. You didn’t lose your value. You didn’t lose your dignity. You didn’t lose your ability to love, trust or show up sincerely. What was lost was their privilege to experience a decent, emotionally aware and genuine human being.

Let me remind you of this: integrity is never a weakness. Being kind in a world that rewards shortcuts takes strength. Not everyone deserves continued access to that strength. When someone exits your life through their own poor choices, it’s not rejection, it’s redirection.

Let them keep the illusion of victory. Growth is knowing you didn’t have to change who you are to survive the situation. You walked away whole. And that, in the long run, is the real win.

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pengi

10/02/2026

Brain-storm and
Migration patterns
For health professional
Nxt time talk of the town

25/01/2026

3. Public Health Strategies for Prevention of Sickle Cell Anaemia

Because SCA is genetic, prevention focuses mainly on reducing new cases and minimising complications.

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A. Primary Prevention (Preventing New Cases)

1. Genetic Counselling

For individuals and couples with sickle cell trait

Helps informed reproductive decision-making

2. Premarital and Pre-conception Screening

Routine haemoglobin genotype testing

Widely used in Nigeria through churches, mosques, and schools

3. Public Awareness and Education

Community education on inheritance patterns

Use of mass media, schools, and faith-based organisations

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B. Secondary Prevention (Early Detection & Early Care)

1. Newborn Screening

Early diagnosis allows prompt initiation of care

Reduces childhood mortality significantly

2. Early Preventive Care

Penicillin prophylaxis

Routine immunisation (including pneumococcal vaccines)

Malaria prevention in endemic areas

3. Regular Follow-Up and Monitoring

Early detection of complications such as stroke and infections

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C. Tertiary Prevention (Reducing Complications & Disability)

Comprehensive sickle cell clinics

Hydroxyurea therapy to reduce crises

Safe blood transfusion services

Pain management and psychosocial support

Stroke prevention programmes (e.g. transcranial Doppler screening)

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D. Policy and Health System Strategies

Integration of SCA care into primary health care

Inclusion of sickle cell services in national health insurance schemes

National sickle cell control programmes

Training of healthcare workers

Strengthening blood transfusion services

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4. Conclusion

Sickle cell anaemia is a major inherited disorder and public health challenge, particularly in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. While it cannot be cured easily at the population level, effective prevention through genetic screening, education, and early diagnosis can drastically reduce new cases and improve survival and quality of life. Strong political commitment and health system strengthening are essential to reduce its long-term burden.

25/01/2026

2. Public Health Burden of Sickle Cell Anaemia

A. Health Burden

Recurrent painful vaso-occlusive crises

Severe anaemia

Increased risk of:

Stroke

Severe infections

Acute chest syndrome

Kidney failure

Reduced life expectancy, especially in LMICs

High under-five mortality in undiagnosed children

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B. Economic Burden

High cost of:

Recurrent hospital admissions

Blood transfusions

Medications and supportive care

Loss of productivity due to:

School absenteeism

Reduced workforce participation

Heavy out-of-pocket spending, particularly in countries with weak health insurance systems

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C. Social and Psychological Burden

Stigma and discrimination

Emotional stress for patients and caregivers

Impact on education, employment, and quality of life

Family strain due to chronic care needs

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D. Health System Burden

Increased demand for emergency services and hospital beds

Need for long-term, specialised care

Strain on blood transfusion services

25/01/2026

1. Epidemiology of Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA)

Definition

Sickle cell anaemia is a genetic haemoglobin disorder caused by inheritance of two abnormal haemoglobin S genes (HbSS). It leads to chronic haemolytic anaemia, vaso-occlusion, recurrent infections, and multi-organ complications.

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Global Epidemiology

Worldwide burden:
Over 300,000 babies are born each year with sickle cell disease globally.

Geographical distribution:
Highest prevalence in:

Sub-Saharan Africa

India

Middle East

Mediterranean regions

Evolutionary link:
The sickle cell trait (HbAS) provides partial protection against severe malaria, explaining its high prevalence in malaria-endemic regions.

Migration impact:
Global migration has increased the prevalence of SCA in Europe and North America, making it a global public health concern.

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Epidemiology in Nigeria

Nigeria has the highest burden worldwide

About 20–30% of Nigerians carry the sickle cell trait (HbAS)

Approximately 2–3% of the population has sickle cell anaemia (HbSS)

Birth prevalence:
An estimated 150,000 babies are born annually in Nigeria with SCA.

Child mortality:
Without adequate care, 50–90% of affected children may die before age 5 [ underaged 5 children] in low-middle income countries

Socio-economic factors:
Limited newborn screening, delayed diagnosis, poverty, and poor access to specialised care worsen outcomes.

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