Alabat Rural Health Unit

04/06/2025

04/06/2025

𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧? 𝐍𝐚𝐤𝐨, 𝐅𝐥𝐮 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐚 ‘𝐲𝐚𝐧!

Kalimitang tumataas ang mga kaso ng Influenza-like Illnesses (ILI) tuwing nagpapalit ang panahon.

Gawing panangga ang tamang kaalaman upang maiwasan ang hawahan nito.

03/06/2025

29/05/2025

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28/05/2025

14/05/2025

Kada hithit ng yosi at v**e, parang sumubo ka ng tambutso 🤮

🚬 Ang usok nito ay naglalaman ng Carbon Monoxide na pangunahing sangkap sa usok ng mga sasakyan.

🚬 Pinapahina nito ang baga, puso at iba pang organs dahil mas hirap sa katawan na makakuha ng oxygen.

🚭 Kaya, huwag magyosi at huwag magv**e!

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Kada hithit ng yosi at v**e, parang sumubo ka ng tambutso 🤮

🚬 Ang usok nito ay naglalaman ng Carbon Monoxide na pangunahing sangkap sa usok ng mga sasakyan.

🚬 pinapahina nito ang baga, puso at iba pang organs dahil mas hirap sa katawan na makakuha ng oxygen.

🚭 Kaya, huwag magyosi at huwag magv**e!

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14/05/2025

🧐 Anong "premyo" ang hatid sa iyo ng paninigarilyo at pagv**e?

Sulit ba ang premyo kung atakihin ka sa puso o kung magka-cancer ka o EVALI? 😷

Ang premyo ng sigarilyo ay KAMATAYAN. Paano na ang pamilya mo?

🚭 Kaya, huwag magyosi, huwag magv**e. Kung kailangan mo ng tulong sa pagquit, tumawag sa DOH Quitline 1558.

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22/04/2025

15/04/2025

15/04/2025

𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗙𝗡𝗥𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻-𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻

One in every 10 or 10.9% of non-pregnant and non-lactating women 15 to 49 years old is anemic, according to the 2023 National Nutrition Survey (NNS) of the Department of Science and Technology's Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI).

This prevalence suggests that anemia is a “mild” public health problem, based on the cut-off set by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2011.

Likewise, anemia is considered a “mild” public health problem among lactating mothers at 11.2%, the NNS also revealed. The NNS likewise noted that 2 in every 10 or 21.8% of pregnant women are anemic, indicating a “mild to moderate” public health problem.

Anemia is a condition where the number of red blood cells or the hemoglobin concentration in the blood is lower than normal. If the hemoglobin level is low, there will be a decreased capacity of the blood to carry oxygen from the lungs to the different parts of the body, which may result in fatigue, dizziness, and shortness of breath.

The most common cause of anemia is iron deficiency. Inadequate consumption of iron-rich food and the physiological changes experienced by women, such as heavy menstrual bleeding and pregnancy may lead to iron deficiency anemia (IDA).

Iron deficiency anemia can be prevented with a healthy, balanced, and iron-rich diet.

Foods, such as red meat, poultry, seafood, and organ meats are recommended to increase iron levels in the body as they contain heme iron – a type of iron that the body absorbs quickly and easily. Dark green leafy vegetables and beans, containing non-heme iron, can also be eaten, but are less absorbable.

Related to this, the DOST-FNRI developed the “Iron-Fortified Rice” or IFR to help reduce the prevalence of anemia in the country.

The IFR is a blend of well-milled rice and an iron fortificant in a rice kernel form, which can be stored for a year without significantly losing its iron content.

Each serving of 65 grams(g) of raw IFR contains 52g total carbohydrates, 4g protein, 230 calories, and 1.3 milligrams(mg) of iron, which can provide 4.6% of the recommended iron intake per day for women of reproductive age (WRA).

Because rice is the staple food in the Philippines, frequent consumption of iron-fortified rice can make a significant difference in reducing and preventing anemia.

For more information on food and nutrition, visit the DOST-FNRI website and page.

15/04/2025

𝟮 𝗶𝗻 𝟭𝟬 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘁-𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗙𝗡𝗥𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀

According to the 2023 National Nutrition Survey (NNS) by the Department of Science and Technology’s Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI), 19.1% of pregnant women, or approximately 2 in 10, are nutritionally at-risk.

Maternal nutrition plays a crucial role in the health of both the mother and the developing infant. Pregnant women who are nutritionally at-risk are more likely to deliver low-birth-weight babies, which can lead to serious health issues for both mother and child.

The survey also found that a significant proportion of nutritionally at-risk pregnant women belonged to the poorest wealth quintile, making up 26.5% of the group.

Additionally, the survey revealed that 9.7% of lactating mothers, or about 1 in 10, suffered from chronic energy deficiency (CED). This means they consumed lesser food to get sufficient energy required for their increased nutritional and health needs demanded by lactation. Among lactating mothers, CED is considered a low-to-medium public health concern in the country.

Anemia is another major issue affecting pregnant women, with 21.8% or 2 in 10 being anemic, a problem classified as a mild-to-moderate public health concern. The prevalence of anemia remained relatively unchanged since the 2018-2019 nutrition survey, where the percentage was 23%. Among lactating mothers, 11.2% were found to be anemic, a slight decrease from 13% in the 2018-2019 survey, though still a notable concern.

The DOST-FNRI recommends that pregnant women and lactating mothers consume a balanced meal with a variety of iron-rich foods to address these nutritional challenges.

There are two types of iron in food. Heme iron is found in animal sources such as pork, beef, chicken, fish, and seafood. Non-heme iron, on the other hand, is found in plant-based foods like legumes, leafy greens, whole grains, and nuts. Iron absorption is enhanced with the consumption of vitamin C-rich foods such as oranges, guava, and leafy vegetables.

In addition to dietary recommendations, DOST-FNRI developed technologies for the production of iron-fortified rice (IFR) and rice-mongo complementary blends to help address iron deficiencies and improve the overall nutritional intake of mothers and infants.

With the 2023 NNS results as a reference, DOST-FNRI aims to support informed decision-making and foster the development of sustainable solutions that will improve the nutritional well-being of Filipinos. By working together, we can take significant strides toward building a well-nourished future for all.

15/04/2025

𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗸𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗮 𝗸𝗮𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗻, 𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧, 𝗺𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗿𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴-𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗸𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮 𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗸𝗮𝗶𝗻.

Ang mainit na panahon ay nagpapabilis ng pagdami ng mga mikrobiyo, katulad ng 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 at 𝘌. 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘪, na maaaring magdulot ng mga 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴.

Bagaman hindi lahat ng mikrobyo ay agad na nagdudulot ng sakit, may panganib na maaaring madaling kumalat mula sa ating mga kamay, damit, at kagamitan sa pagluluto habang naghahanda ng pagkain.

Kahit kaunting pagkakadikit lamang ng kontaminadong bagay sa pagkain ay maaaring magdulot ng sakit. Kaya naman, mahalaga na panatilihin ang kalinisan ng ating pagkain sa lahat ng pagkakataon.

Upang maiwasan ang mga ito, narito ang ilang paalala mula sa World Health Organization (WHO) at Department of Science and Technology - Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) upang mapanatiling ligtas at masustansya ang ating mga pagkain ngayong 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯.