In 2013, more than 136,000 children across the country, including more than 67,000 children 4 and under, were injured due to a fire or burn and treated in emergency rooms.
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Every year, around 10 May, Member States are encouraged to promote physical activity with national activities - the day is known as "Move for Health Day". The day provides a focal point to generate public awareness of the benefits of physical activity in the prevention of non-communicable diseases.
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Hypertension (high blood pressure) is one of the leading causes of heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and premature death.
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Since 1998 the South African government has commemorated Child Protection Week every year under the direction of the Department of Social Development. This is done to create an awareness amongst South African communities about the shared role we each must play in safeguarding the children of our nation.
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Although most of us are aware of the health dangers associated with smoking, about 22 percent of the population still cannot resist lighting up. That means approximately five million South Africans are still at risk of developing smoking related illnesses like lung cancer, chronic lung diseases and other cardiovascular problems.
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