Dra. Dianne Jasmin Tan - Teleconsulta

25/07/2023

Updated health protocols as of July 23, 2023

13/07/2023

𝗜𝗳 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱, diabetes can cause:

👁️ blindness
❗️kidney failure
🫀 heart attack
🧠 stroke
🦵 lower limb amputation

Access to early diagnosis and treatment is key to prevent such complications.

07/07/2023

DYK❓ Some people continue to have symptoms even after they recover from COVID-19, known as post-COVID-19 condition. The symptoms persist for 2 months or longer and can impact their everyday functioning.

24/06/2023

14/06/2023

High blood pressure can quietly damage your heart, lungs, blood vessels, brain, and kidneys if it isn't treated. https://wb.md/3N2fukN

22/05/2023

To***co kills more than 8 million people each year - including over 1 million from second-hand smoke. Quitters are winners. Enter into a New Year like a winner - Commit to quit today!💪

03/05/2023

From preventing diseases to boosting mental wellbeing, every move counts. WHO recommends adults do⠀
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🕒 at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity; or⠀
🕒 at least 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity⠀
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throughout the week. Muscle-strengthening activities 💪 done at least twice a week also provide additional health benefits.

03/05/2023

Vaccine-preventable diseases include:

Cervical cancer
Cholera
Diphtheria
Ebola
Hepatitis B
Influenza
Japanese encephalitis
Measles
Meningitis
Mumps
Pertussis
Pneumonia
Polio
Rabies
Rotavirus
Rubella
Tetanus
Typhoid
Varicella
Yellow Fever

Yes, vaccines work!

03/05/2023

Mental health matters!

👉Here are some facts:

▶Depression is a common illness affecting over 5% of adults across the world.
▶And, did you know our mental and physical health are interlinked; for instance, cardiovascular disease can result in depression and vice versa.
▶+ People with severe mental health conditions are more likely to die earlier than the general population, often due to preventable physical illnesses.

Let's give physical and mental health equal priority.

03/05/2023

Harmful use of 🍺🍷🍸🍹 causes over 3 million deaths per year.

Drinking too much, or too often, alcohol increases ↗️ risk of:

🔸 Injuries
🔸 Liver damage
🔸 Cancers
🔸 Heart diseases

03/05/2023

Asthma is a common lung 🫁 condition that causes intermittent breathing difficulties.

It is important for people living with asthma to avoid triggers, including:
🤧 Viral infections (colds)
🚬 Cigarette smoke
😷 Air pollution
🌳 Grass & Tree Pollen
🧼 Strong soaps, perfume