Chart Of The Day: Average Age Of First Marijuana And Alcohol Use
As mentioned in an earlier post, November is Drug Awareness Month and diGJamaica wants to keep you informed on the topic. This post highlights student drug use. Above see a chart showing the average...
View ArticlePneumonia Fact Sheet – World Pneumonia Day
Today is being observed as World Pneumonia Day. World Pneumonia Day is annually held on November 12 to raise awareness of pneumonia, promote prevention and treatment, and generate action to fight the...
View ArticleDrug Awareness Month: Cocaine Abuse
Cocaine is a powerfully addictive drug made from the leaves of the coca plant, which is native to South America. It produces short-term euphoria, energy, and talkativeness, in addition to potentially...
View ArticleDrug Awareness Month: Marijuana Abuse
Marijuana, also known as ‘weed,’ ‘herb,’ cannabis or ganja, is revered in Jamaican pop culture, its virtues celebrated in many a reggae or dancehall song. Marijuana abuse is not to be taken lightly....
View ArticleDrug Awareness Month: Tobacco Abuse
Smoked, chewed or inhaled through second-hand smoke, tobacco constitutes a public health hazard. Tobacco contains 7,000 chemicals, 70 are known cancer-causing agents. The list of chemicals include...
View ArticleFree Healthcare? Views Of Medical Professionals And Patients
Should Jamaica have free healthcare in public facilities? CaPRI’s 2013 study “Fee or Free? A Survey of the No-User Fees in Public Hospitals In Jamaica” provides insight into the perceptions of medical...
View Article#WorldAIDSDay 2015 – Getting To Zero
December 1 is observed annually as World AIDS Day. This year’s theme is ‘Getting to Zero.’ World AIDS Day was launched in 1988 to raise awareness of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, to encourage support for...
View ArticleGetting to Zero – 10 Common Myths About HIV & AIDS
The campaign to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030 has been been having major success in many countries around the world. We looked at some of the facts and figures in our World AIDS Day 2015 fact sheet....
View ArticleInternational Day of Persons with Disabilities 2015 – Inclusion Matters
December 3 is observed annually as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). The day was proclaimed in 1992 by a United Nations resolution and is aimed at promoting understanding of...
View Article9 Key Points And Recommendations From The National Lab Report
One of the latest developments in the assessment of the health sector is an activity-based audit report of the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL). The report cites the main goal of the NPHL as...
View ArticleUPDATE: Health Minister Urges Preparation For Zik-V
Map of counties affected by Zika Virus as of December 2015. Source: CDC Health Minister, Horace Dalley has again sounded the alarm for vigilance of mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases by heightening...
View Article#ResolutionsWeek – Get Fit And Healthy
Christmas has come and gone, and while we reminisce on the delights of the season – delicious food, family gatherings, vacations – we often spend some time at the end of the year to do some...
View Article#ResolutionsWeek – Quit Smoking Or Drinking
Christmas has come and gone, and while we reminisce on the delights of the season – delicious food, family gatherings, vacations – we often spend some time at the end of the year to do some...
View Article5 Interesting Facts About Guinea Hen Weed
‘Bush tea’ is something many Jamaicans grew up on, where the ‘bush’ in question could be anything from black mint to lime leaf to cerasee to guinea hen weed and many more. Our grandparents would tell...
View ArticlePharmacist Day – More Than Just A ‘Medication Dispenser’
Did you know that January 12th is observed annually as Pharmacist Day? Most people aren’t even aware there is such a day. However, pharmacists play an important role in our lives as we all get sick...
View ArticleMyths Versus Facts: Safe Sex
Safe Sex Week is celebrated from February 1- 5th. Being sexually informed is very important for overall health and pleasure. Safe sex is all about caring for you and your partners’ health. The...
View ArticleHeart Month : Best Exercises for Heart Health
There is a saying, “Our health is our wealth”. How well have you been taking care of your ‘wealth?’ February is Heart Month. From tips on preventing heart failure to creating a healthier heart to going...
View ArticleA Quick H1N1 (Swine Flu) Fact Sheet
The H1N1 flu virus caused a worldwide scare in 2009, leaving quite a lasting impact. It first came to international attention in April that year. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “The...
View ArticleWorld Salt Awareness Week: Beware Hidden Salt!
Yesterday, February 29, marked the beginning of World Salt Awareness Week, which will end on March 6. The observance serves to highlight the importance of reducing salt intake in all populations...
View ArticleA Quick Colon Cancer Fact Sheet
March is observed annually as Colon Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to educating people about the disease and promoting awareness of the importance of colon cancer screening, prevention, and...
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