The State Epidemiologist-TSE

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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.

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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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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.