NOTE | DOH, warning the effect of smoking in the heart

Manila, Philippines - The number of deaths in the Philippines in 2016 is due to ischemic heart diseases or
stroke.Secretary Francisco Duque III said that based on data from the Philippine Statistics Authority
(PSA), five non-communicable diseases associated with smoking and leading to death in the Philippines
are cancer, stroke, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and other heart disease .

According to Duque, due to smoking, the risk of blood clotting or blood clot increases, the veins are
thinned and the blood flow to oxygen is blocked.He also said he was in the health of breathing
secondhand smoke.Long-term effects include smoking cessation of stroke.

DOH-12, Zuellig cite Kidapawan LGU for effective health programs

COTABATO CITY – The city government of Kidapawan has been recognized for the effective
implementation of health programs in its 40 villages this year.
Mayor Joseph Evangelista received the recognition from the Department of Health Region 12 and from
Zuellig Family Foundation, an international health development advocate, on Tuesday during awarding
ceremonies held in General Santos City.
Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) is focused on improving health conditions in rural Filipino communities
by providing training programs for local government health leaders, including mayors and municipal
health officers, to strengthen health leadership and improve governance.
DOH-12 cited the city government for its effective implementation of programs concerning the health
and well-being of its constituents.“This award is for all the people of Kidapawan City for your support
and cooperation in our health programs,” Evangelista said after receiving the recognition.
The local government started implementing last year the no-smoking ordinance that prohibits smoking
in public places, terminal, public market, malls, and major city streets.
ZFF, which awarded Evangelista the Outstanding Bridging Leader in Public Health Award, recognized him
and the city government for the "strict implementation of health programs" that improve the health
conditions of residents. (PNA)

NAME:PANDIIN,AZNAR T.
DATE: October 26, 2018
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