2023-08-02 00:00:22
According to the most recent INEGI census, there are already 80.6 million Mexicans with Internet access.
To date, it is estimated that one in three patients consult digital media to choose the doctor they want to see.
Among the most important health events in August are International Obstetrics Day and World Breastfeeding Week.
A new month begins and it is the perfect excuse to plan your future work. A good way to attract patients is to offer attractive and general interest content on social networks. It is also a way to combat the fake news that often abounds on the internet. With this in mind, we share a list with all the Health ephemeris of August that you should know.
In this sense, throughout the year there are ephemeris and special dates of all kinds. Some are general but there are also others that focus entirely on the field of health. Its main objective is to promote prevention or celebrate a person within the vast medical world.
The impact of the internet continues to grow
On the other hand, it is necessary to consider the impact of the Internet. According to National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) has 80.6 million users in Mexico. Therefore, it means that 70.1% of the population over the age of six remains connected.
In addition, the number of households that have Internet access (56.4%) is estimated at 20.1 million, either through a fixed or mobile connection, which means an increase of 3.5 percentage points compared to 2018 and 17.2 percentage points compared to the results of 2015 (39.2 percent).
The conclusion is quite simple. More and more people use the internet and therefore it is the means that is within your reach to have a high impact on others. If you have problems regarding the topics that you can address then the following information is for you.
The main health events of August
First of all, during the 31 days of August the World Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month. Its importance lies in the fact that it is the deadliest genetic disease in the pediatric population.
Furthermore, it is necessary to remember that Just at the beginning of 2023, this pathology was included in the catalog of rare diseases of the General Health Council (CSG). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), this classification includes all those with an incidence of less than five people per 10,000 inhabitants.
Another important date occurs from August 1 to 7 because it commemorates the World Breastfeeding Week. Its objective is to promote this activity that despite its benefits has shown a decline among the global population.
In fact, only in Mexico it is estimated that only 30 percent of children under six months receive exclusive breastfeeding. While 43 percent of children under one year old consume infant formula, according to data from UNICEF Mexico and the National Institute of Public Health (INSP).
To continue with the health ephemeris of augustThe 3rd of this month marks the International Day of Family Planning. This date shows the importance of being able to choose the number of children that each couple wants to have. In addition, they must also have the freedom to select the right moment to provide the ideal attention to each one.
In this regard, the information Population and Housing Census 2020 of Mexico shows that, for the first time, the country’s fertility level is below that of population replacement, with a Global Fertility Rate (TFR) of 1.9 children per woman.
For its part, August 26 commemorates the International Day against Dengue. This acute infection is caused by a mosquito bite and can affect any age group. There are four varieties, dengue hemorrhagic fever being the most serious. While it is possible for the same person to develop the disease four times, each time by a different variety of the virus.
Especially in the rainy season is when more cases are recorded in the world. And although there are already treatments against the disease, to date it is a serious problem that generates thousands of cases around the world.
For now, we share a graphic prepared by the editorial team of Greetings with the Health ephemeris of August. Contains all the dates you should mark on your calendar.
01-07 – World Breastfeeding Week
01-31 – World Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
01 – World Day of Joy
01 – World RNA Day
03 – International Family Planning Day
08 – International Day of the Female Orgasm
08 – Day of Severe Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
12 – International Youth Day
13 – International Day of Lefties
15 – World Relaxation Day
17 – International Coats Disease Day
19 – Health Promoter Day
19 – World Day of Humanitarian Assistance
26 – International Day against Dengue
28 – World Turner Syndrome Day
28 – National Day of the Elderly Person
31 – International Day of Solidarity
31 – International Midwifery Day
31 – International Overdose Awareness Day
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