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Take a look at the top check-ups for women and make an appointment to see your health care provider if you have something that has been bothering you. If you have any health concerns, it’s always best to discuss these with your healthcare provider first ➡️ bit.ly/2TIr7Ti 
1⃣ Elevated blood pressure ⬆️ the risk of heart attack, stroke & kidney disease. All adult women should know their blood pressure. At older ages, and for those with conditions like obesity that put them at increased risk for hypertension, annual screening is recommended.
2⃣ Women who are overweight or obese, are of ethnicity that is at higher risk, or have a family history of diabetes or history of gestational diabetes, need to have their blood glucose checked periodically and get medical advice.
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Today is #WorldHearingDay.
Around 466 MILLION people around the 🌏🌍🌎 have disabling hearing loss 🦻, and 34 million of these are children.
Don’t let hearing loss limit you!
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Around 466 MILLION people around the 🌏🌍🌎 have disabling hearing loss 🦻, and 34 million of these are children.
Don’t let hearing loss limit you!
bit.ly/2PoGhur
@WHOSEARO @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHO_Europe @pahowho @WHOWPRO Hearing loss may result from:
◽️ genetic causes
◽️ complications at birth
◽️ some infectious diseases
◽️ chronic ear infections
◽️ the use of particular drugs
◽️ exposure to excessive noise
◽️ ageing
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◽️ genetic causes
◽️ complications at birth
◽️ some infectious diseases
◽️ chronic ear infections
◽️ the use of particular drugs
◽️ exposure to excessive noise
◽️ ageing
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@WHOSEARO @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHO_Europe @pahowho @WHOWPRO People with hearing loss benefit from:
✔️ early identification
✔️ use of hearing aids
✔️ cochlear implants & other assistive devices
✔️ captioning and sign language
✔️ other forms of educational & social support
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✔️ early identification
✔️ use of hearing aids
✔️ cochlear implants & other assistive devices
✔️ captioning and sign language
✔️ other forms of educational & social support
bit.ly/2HWsuHf
