The Health Observances of August

As with most months, August is host to a range of observances that're dedicated to spread valuable information on different medical conditions, in a bid to make people aware of the dangers of at-times life-threatening afflictions.

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These “awareness standings” subscribe to the wisdom in the saying “a pinch of prevention is a pound of solution”, and they are basically observances when various activities, information drives and educational campaigns on different diseases and conditions take place. Here’s a roundup on some of the many health-related observances that’re happening in August

August 19 | National TB Day

“National TB Day” brings up the fact that though tuberculosis is thought to be an “outdated” disease, experts estimate that around one-third of the world’s population is infected with tuberculosis, with estimates set at around 2 billion all over the world.

August 19 marks the birth anniversary of President Manuel Luis Quezon, who died of tuberculosis more than fifty years ago, and is the reason National TB Day is observed every August 19.

Tuberculosis is a deadly lung affliction that results in night sweats, violent coughing, the coughing of blood and other symptoms. If left untreated, it can be lethal, and it largely remains to be an epidemic among certain populations in the world.

Research has shown that many with tuberculosis are not even aware that they have it, what with the prevalence of latent tuberculosis.

A latent tuberculosis condition can remain “dormant” for years without showing any symptoms, and this aspect of the condition stresses on the importance of regular tests/screenings.

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