Watch group wants phase-out of cosmetic products with triclosan, triclocarban
A watch group urged manufacturers of personal care and cosmetic products to phase-out products which contain triclosan and triclocarban.
LACK OF AWARENESS. City Health Office Nutrition Officer II Eloisa Simbahon points out the mothers’ lack of awareness and education as one of the factors why children experience malnutrition. Simbahon said in a press conference held at the City Engineer’s Office on Thursday, June 29, that government agencies are taking various actions to address the problem especially here in the city.
Paquibato district has highest number of malnutrition cases in Davao City
Paquibato District has the highest prevalence rate in terms of malnutrition cases in the city, a nutrition representative said.
New mother and child care approach to be launched in Davao region
The National Nutrition Council along with the Department of Health and the Local Government Units (LGUs) is set to launch the “First 1,000 days approach” in the region to provide proper health care to both mother and child.
Survey says Davao youth starts drinking, smoking as early as 12 years old
A recent survey conducted by the Institute of Popular Opinion (IPO) of the University of Mindanao revealed that the youth here started smoking and drinking when they were 12 years old, six years earlier than the common age.
Davao smoking ban nets more than 6,000 violators a month
At least 6,483 individuals were apprehended in just a month for smoking in public areas despite the city’s intensified enforcement of the law.
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