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According to @WHO, 1 in 3 women are subjected to physical or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence

According to @WHO, 1 in 3 women are subjected to physical or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lives.

📌 Join us on March 31 for the #OngoingGBVchallenge Twitter chat with @LatamProg and @worldbank to learn more about #GBV during COVID-19. twitter.com/LATAMProg/stat…

 
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Iodine-Containing Contrast Media: Drug Safety Communication – FDA Recommends Thyroid Monitoring in Babies and Young Children Who Receive Injections of Iodine-Containing Contrast Media for Medical Imaging

The FDA is recommending that newborns and children through 3 years old have follow-up thyroid monitoring within 3 weeks after receiving injections of contrast media containing iodine, also called “contrast dye,” for X-rays and other medical imaging procedures.

http://www.fda.gov/safety/medical-product-safety-information/iodine-containing-contrast-media-drug-safety-communication-fda-recommends-thyroid-monitoring-babies

 
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A 10 años de vigencia de la Ley General de Control de Tabaco, Costa Rica continúa su lucha contra este flagelo

A 10 años de vigencia de la Ley General de Control de Tabaco, Costa Rica continúa su lucha contra este flagelo

A 10 años de vigencia de la Ley General de Control de Tabaco, Costa Rica continúa su lucha contra este flageloMiércoles 30 de marzo, 2022. Luego de 10 años de haber sido aprobada la Ley General de Control de Tabaco en Costa Rica, Ley 9028

https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/index.php/centro-de-prensa/noticias/749-noticias-2022/2299-a-10-anos-de-vigencia-de-la-ley-general-de-control-de-tabaco-costa-rica-continua-su-lucha-contra-este-flagelo

 
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In our region, obesity rates have tripled since 1975 and have increased 5️⃣x among children and adolescents, affecting people of

In our region, obesity rates have tripled since 1975 and have increased 5️⃣x among children and adolescents, affecting people of all ages and social groups.

We can all work together to ensure happier, healthier, and longer lives for everybody. Act Now!

➡️ paho.org/en/topics/obes… https://t.co/u7MOXgXKJS