POLLUTION AND HEALTH

    Is it Witchcraft or cancer? The notion that witchcraft causes cancer has its roots in historical and cultural contexts. It is crucial to stress that cancer is a complicated category of illnesses marked by the body's aberrant cells proliferating and dividing out of control. According to scientific theory, cancer is brought on by genetic abnormalities that impair regular cellular processes. Genetics, way of life, and exposure to the environment can all have an impact on the development of cancer. The idea that cancer is brought on by witchcraft or other supernatural forces is strongly linked to religious or cultural beliefs in many societies. Some communities with a rich folklore legacy could think that illnesses like cancer are brought on by curses, hexes, or bad deeds committed by others. This kind of thinking usually stems from a lack of understanding of the chemical pathways underlying cancer. It is imperative to address health challenges, such as cancer, from a ...

                                        CANCER PREVENTION Engaging Tomorrow's Leaders: The Role of Children in Cancer Prevention and Control Activities   Introduction:   Cancer is a global health challenge that affects millions of lives, and its prevention and control require a collective effort from individuals, communities, and societies. While traditionally viewed as a responsibility of adults, the involvement of children in cancer prevention and control activities is increasingly recognized as a powerful force for change. This exposition explores the significant role children can play in these efforts, emphasizing the impact of early education, awareness campaigns, and community involvement.   1. **Education as a Foundation:**    Children are incredibly receptive to information and often internalize habits and knowledge that shape...

  Effects of Education Curricula on National health: A look at Low and Middle-Income countries (LMICs) Studies have shown that there is a relationship between awareness and health-related practices. The Health Belief Model (HBM) suggests that the threat of an illness combined with a belief in the effectiveness of the recommended behavior—in this case, preventive measures—predicts the likelihood of adopting a certain behavior. The likelihood of adopting a certain behavior is based on an individual assessment of threat, which involves evaluating the likelihood of getting the disease and its severity. In addition, individual factors (e.g., age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, knowledge, and awareness), cues to action, and the benefits and feasibility of adopting a behavior help to predict whether preventive measures will be adopted. Cues to action are contingent on the ambient context of occurrence. Children are exposed to a motley of digital paraphernalia. As such, they...