Steem cameroon contest -world thyroid day cameroon 25/05/2023
Hi steemians. Greetings and welcome to my blog. I am very happy to take part in this contest of awareness day. I want to thank steem curators and especially @chant for always organising contest. Contest helps us to be aware of what is taking place around our environment. I want to use this opportunity to let everyone know about world thyroid day.
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what do you know about the day? |
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World Thyroid Awareness Day is observed on May 25 every year. The day creates awareness about thyroid diseases, whose symptoms, if ignored, can lead to more serious health problems.World thyroid day plays a significant role in raising awareness of this disease so that it is not left unattended. It aims to educate people about the symptoms and the treatment of this disease. There are three types of thyroids that need proper treatment:
1- Hypothyroidism (abnormally decreased thyroid activity)
2-Hyperthyroidism (abnormally increased thyroid activity)
3-Thyroiditis (inflammation of the thyroid gland)
The theme for this year is :" Measure your blood pressure accurately , control it, live longer". The main cause of thyroid disease is iodine deficiency .
It can also be caused by autoimmune diseases, in which the immune system attacks the thyroid, leading either to hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism , inflammation (which may or may not cause pain), caused by a virus.
how do you or your country or your country organisation celebrate the day? |
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My country doesn't really celebrate this day. But as a medical personnel I think it's important to let people aware of this dealdly disease.
So every year on this day I take out time to educate my everyone around me. When people are aware of the disease , they know how to prevent it in order to be safe. So I tell people on the cause and prevention of the disease . Various methods in which we can prevent this disease include;
The best method of prevention of thyroid disease is adequate iodine nutrition for prevention of iodine deficiency.
-If you are a smoker, quit smoking. This not only lowers your chance of developing thyroid disease but also many other health issues, including those of a cardiovascular nature.
-Eat less salt. The popular ingredient is not necessarily unhealthy, but it is controversial, especially when we consider thyroid health.
-Ask for a thyroid collar during x-rays to protect your thyroid gland from radiation exposure.This is very important
-Consider selenium supplements. Selenium is a nutrient found in specific proteins, and it has a vital role in keeping your thyroid gland healthy. If your diet is healthy, you’re already taking enough selenium. Still, you may consider increasing your selenium intake to boost your immune system and decrease symptoms of hypothyroidism.
-Visit your doctor regularly. Regular checkups are not only good for your overall health but also your thyroid health.
- last but not the least it us very important to eat more vegetables because it keeps your body healthy.
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what impact does your community gain during and after the commemoration? |
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Many people gain from the education on the arewness on how to prevent thyroid diseases. I am so happy each time I do the awareness and people later telling about how they worked on the preventive measures.
Keeping all the preventive measures helps us to be healthy and safe.
The thyroid gland is a vital hormone gland: It plays a major role in the metabolism, growth and development of the human body. It helps to regulate many body functions by constantly releasing a steady amount of thyroid hormones into the bloodstream controlling heart, muscle and digestive function, brain development and bone maintenance.
So when we take all the preventive measures we not oy protect the thyroid but we protect other important parts of our body.
what issue or concern will you recommend to be commemorated this week and on what date? |
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28 of may is world menstrual hygiene day. It is a day that is usually celebrated to make young girls to be aware on how to keep hygiene during their menstrual period. Menstrual Hygiene Day is an annual awareness day to highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene management at a global level.
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