#Ramadan is a good time to #QuitTobacco.

If you can stop smoking for 13 hours a day, you can keep going for 24 hours🕛and more.

Restore your heart and lung health.

#HealthyRamadan

#ATimeforHealth

Source: WHO Afghanistan (@WHOAfghanistan)
[ https://x.com/WHOAfghanistan/status/2023996404654370923 ]

#Afghanistan

𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗹, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 [𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟲 - 𝟮𝟮]!

Millions of people worldwide are affected by oral, head, and neck cancers each year. Early detection is critical to improving outcomes and saving lives. Learn the risks, recognize the symptoms, and take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀:
- Tobacco use in any form (smoking, chewing, smokeless)
- Heavy alcohol consumption
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection
- Poor diet lacking fruits and vegetables
- Age (more common after 50) and gender (higher risk for men)

𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿:
- Persistent sore throat lasting weeks
- Noticeable changes or hoarseness in your voice
- Sores, lumps, or ulcers in the mouth, lips, or gums that don’t heal
- Pain or difficulty swallowing
- Lumps or swelling in the neck area
- Ear or jaw pain without clear cause
- Sudden, unexplained weight loss

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀:
- Avoid all tobacco products and seek help to quit if needed
- Limit alcohol intake and avoid combining alcohol with tobacco use
- Get vaccinated against HPV to reduce risk of virus-related cancers
- Maintain good oral hygiene with regular brushing, flossing, and dental visits
- Eat a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables
- Protect your lips from sun exposure using sunscreen and hats

If you experience any concerning symptoms, seek medical advice promptly. Early screening and intervention can make a life-saving difference.

#OralCancerAwareness #HeadAndNeckCancer #CancerAwareness #EarlyDetection #HPVPrevention #QuitTobacco #HealthyLifestyle #CancerPrevention #OralHealth #GlobalHealth #SCABPharmacy #StayAware #HealthForAll