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We breathe in order to live. The breathing process is crucial in the exchange of gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide inside our bodies. Our respiratory system has many different parts that work together to help us breathe. It is composed primarily of the nose, oropharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and lungs.
Breathing seems a simple thing to do but there is a complexity to that. The complex transfer of gases takes place in the lungs which involves millions of bronchi and alveoli. Bronchi are the airways or passages within the lungs whereas alveoli are the tiny air sacs composed of special membranes found at the end of bronchi where the transfer of gases between the blood and air occurs.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. COPD is a long-term exposure to irritants like cigarette smoking and pollution that damage the lungs and airways. Symptoms of COPD include difficulty in breathing, cough, mucus production, and wheezing.
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World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated yearly as the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign. The activity aims to address the ever-increasing health risks caused by diabetes through promoting advocacy efforts and boosting the importance of having coordinated and concerted efforts to combat diabetes as a life-threatening health concern worldwide. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) created the event on 1991 and it became an official United Nations Day in 2006 by virtue of the United Nation Resolution 61/225. This event is held every 14th of November to give honor to the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin together with Charles Best in 1922.
Since 2007, blue circle logo has been used as the global symbol for diabetes awareness. This year’s theme, “Diabetes: Nurses Make the Difference” gives importance and raises awareness on the roles of nurses in providing care, support and service delivery to patients suffering from diabetes and related complications.
Read more: Nurses: Vital towards Diabetes Prevention and Control
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November marks the celebration of the National Children’s Month (NCM) by virtue of Republic Act 10661, adopting the United Nation Children Rights Commission (CRC) on 20 November 1989. This year marks the 28th anniversary that focuses on upholding children’s rights during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year’s theme is “Sama-samang Itaguyod ang Karapatan ng Bawat Bata sa Panahon ng Pandemya!” anchored on the UN CRC and the 3rd National Plan of Action for Children (NPAC) goals to progressively realize the rights of children, provide practical support to parents and caregivers on how to care for children and themselves during the pandemic, empower children to protect themselves and report experience of abuse and guide Local Government Units (LGUs) to efficiently deliver their expected roles, and functions.
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The National Nutrition Council Region X is on its fourth year of conducting Short Filmmaking Contest in relation to the Nutrition Month campaign. This year, the focus of the contest is the 46th July Nutrition Month with the theme, “Batang Pinoy, SANA TALL.… Iwas stunting, SAMA ALL! Iwas ALL din sa COVID-19!” Together with NNC X and its media group the Media Advocates for Nutrition in Governance for Region 10 or MANGO Diez, this year’s round of contest is being done in partnership with Philippine Health Insurance Corporation and Rotary Club of Carmen.
The contest aims to increase awareness on stunting, and the importance of optimum nutrition during the First 1000 Days of life. The contest further intends to create interest and discover creativity among junior and senior high school students to promote awareness and mobilize actions to address stunting which is in line with the 2020 Nutrition Month. Contest is open to all public and private junior and senior high schools in Region 10.
Read more: Promoting stunting awareness, F1K through Short Filmmaking Contest
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30 October 2020, Cagayan de Oro City (CNPC Sherill Faith P. Española) - Adopting to the new normal, the City Nutrition Committee hosted a webinar video on nutrition that started last 4 September 2020 posted every Friday at City Nutrition Committee-Cagayan de Oro City Facebook Page. The City tags this program as “CNC-CDO Higala Nutrition Webinar” to serve as a platform to disseminate practical health and nutrition messages in real time. Through this program, the nutrition education and information dissemination in the City was strengthened especially during this pandemic.
The webinar series targets twelve (12) episodes to be aired until December 2020 that focuses on different topics on proper nutrition to fight against COVID-19 especially among children, pregnant and lactating women and other vulnerable groups.
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6 November 2020, Cagayan de Oro City – Micronutrient deficiency, also known as hidden hunger, persisted to be a public health concern that affects the most vulnerable population including pregnant and lactating women, and 6-59 months old children.
In 1995, as a move to prioritize health and nutrition in the country, former President Fidel V. Ramos signed the Republic Act (RA) No. 8172 “An Act of Salt Iodization Nationwide” or ASIN Law to maintain an effective food regulatory system through iodine fortification of salt.
During former President Joseph Estrada’s term, the National Nutrition Survey (NNS) revealed that Filipinos are deficient in vitamin A, iodine, and iron. It was also during his time when RA 8976 or Philippine Food Fortification Act of 2000 was signed into law to address the above-mentioned micronutrient deficiencies. RA 8976 targets mandatory fortification of staple foods and voluntary fortification of processed foods or food products.
Read more: Seal Optimum Nutrition through Food Fortification
