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We are the @UN’s health agency working for #HealthForAll Always check our latest tweets for updated advice/information.
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    World Health Organization (WHO)
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    Cataract is one of the leading causes of vision impairment and blindness, affecting 94 million people worldwide. Don’t take your eyes for granted. Regular eye exams and timely treatment can prevent vision loss. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3IUPrO7
    Infographic titled “5 Things to Know About Cataract”. It lists:

- It’s the leading cause of blindness.
- It’s cloudiness in the lens of the eye.
- Cataract surgery is the only treatment.
- It affects adults and children.
- Regular eye exams and timely treatment can prevent vision loss.
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    World Health Organization (WHO)
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    11h
    For today's youth the digital world isn't separate from real life, it's part of it. The content they consume, the interactions they have, and the experiences they navigate online can influence their mental health, sleep, diets, learning and relationships. Recognising this
    Childhood and adolescence now includes life online.
    A healthy digital childhood and adolescence means - stronger digital literacy such as AI literacy and critical thinking.
    A healthy digital childhood and adolescence means: safer platforms with effective safeguards such as easy reporting, age verification, and blocking harmful content.
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    World Health Organization (WHO)
    @WHO
    Aug 17
    Lead is a naturally occurring heavy metal used throughout human history in: ⛽ Petrol 🎣 Fishing weights 🎨 Paint 🔋 Batteries 💄 Makeup Lead can cause severe damage to your brain, heart, and kidneys and causes IQ loss in children. It can also kill you 💀
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    World Health Organization (WHO)
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    Aug 16
    Want better sleep? 😴 Let your body wind down and give your mind a break from screens, including TVs, computers and smartphones, before bedtime.
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    World Health Organization (WHO)
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    Aug 16
    Vaccines protect people at every stage of life: from a child’s first days through adulthood and beyond. In early childhood, immune systems are still developing, leaving young children more vulnerable to serious illness. That’s why most routine vaccines are given in the first two
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