No of HIV cases in the Philippines has doubled

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Rizal Philippines
December 1, 2015

From Sunstar

From Rappler - better response needed from PHL to combat HIV epidemic

The number of HIV cases in the Philippines had doubled with NCR on top of the list and Eastern Visayas no. 2.  Cebu is number 1, and Bohol is number 2.

The number of new HIV cases has risen from 4 in 2010 to 21 to 2015. This is the fastest growth in # of HIV cases according to WHO representative in the Philippines Julie Hall

This is expected with the growth in the number of arrivals of tourists who seek local entertainment, and OFW who get exposed to foreigners infected with HIV or aids.

We should take necessary precaution as with regards to nocturnal activities, entertainment, and dealing with sex workers. Protected sex is a must.  More screening and testing.

Philippine response from DOH is having HIV week.

Air pollution responsible for 7 million deaths annually

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Rizal Philippines
December 1, 2015

We see again cases of haze in Singapore and Malaysia, and smog in China, indicating unabated air pollution   As we write, there is a the climate change conference in Paris, and climate change and air pollution are connected.

We are also aware that there are 7 million premature deaths attributed to air pollution with most of them occurring indoors. This was reported by WHO, and the figures are as of 2012.  The resulting diseases are cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, and cancer.  This is bad in China because of heavy use of coal for factories and power plants.  Philippines power base load is coal (which is being defended by Pres. Aquino) because it is cheap at around P3.00/kwh.

The 7 million deaths translate to 19,000 dying every day, and about 4 planes crashing every hour.  Can we stop this?

10 household items you need to throw away for better health

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October 2, 2015

Please read this important Mercola article