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Transcript/ScriptEDITOR: Vincent Makori
ADAPTOR: LINORD MOUDOU
SCRIPT 219 (09/15/23) – Understanding Anemia
this week on healthy living – What is anemia and who is most at risk? We’ll have some answers.
And an expert discusses steps to prevent and treat anemia.
Plus, a look at Mozambique’s efforts to address child marriage.
Finally, Melinda French Gates elaborates on new innovations that can reduce maternal and infant mortality.
THAT’S IN THIS EDITION OF HEALTHY LIVING!
WELCOME / AFRICAN WOMEN CHILDREN ANEMIA (PKG)
Hello and welcome to another episode of Healthy Living I’m Linord Moudou.
It is one of the most common blood disorders in the world. Anemia occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the organs and tissues. Women and children under 5 are more vulnerable to the disease. Almost 2 billion people worldwide were affected by anemia in 2021. About a billion women in the world and 269 million children suffer from anemia, according to the World Health Organization.
WHO says issues such as poor nutrition, infections, chronic diseases, heavy menstruation, pregnancy issues and family history, can lead to anemia. And in many low- and lower-middle income settings, the most common causes of anemia are iron deficiency and malaria. Some symptoms of anemia include tiredness, headaches, and shortness of breath. Severe anemia can cause symptoms such as rapid heart rate and dizziness.
A 2021 study found that anemia is especially prevalent in Western and Central Africa. From Nairobi, Kenya, Mohammed Yusuf reports on the scope of the problem in Africa and the ways it can be reversed.
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WORD ON THE STREET
INTRO: ANEMIA: HAVE YOUR SAY
We asked: Do you know any food that is a good source of iron? Here are some reactions from Tanzania.
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ASK THE EXPERT
INTRO: ADRESSING FOOD POISONING
Dr. Ibrahim Bello is Senior Registrar In Haematology At The National Hospital In Abuja. He discusses Anemia and some steps to address it.
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HOW BAD IS IT?
INTRO: MOZAMBIQUE CHILD MARRIAGE
Experts say child marriage affects girls’ health and wellbeing. Data show that girls who marry at a young age often suffer from intimate partner violence, are more likely to experience heart disease, sexually transmitted disorder, serious psychiatric disorders, and complications from childbirths.
Let’s go to Mozambique where four in ten females were married before age 18, according to a new study by the Mozambique National Institute of Statistics. The illegal practice is hard to stop and dangerous for those who try to escape their situation. Andre Baptista has this story, narrated by Barbara Santos.
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WELLBEING
INTRO VO: Gates Annual Report Women’s Health
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has released its annual Goalkeepers Report, which aims to track progress on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This year’s report sheds a light on the global maternal and newborn health crisis, which affects mothers across low, middle, and high-income countries. Among other things, the report also highlights new innovations that, experts say, could save millions of lives.
Healthy Living host Linord Moudou spoke to Melinda French Gates. She elaborates on some of these life-saving interventions.
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Co-Chair Of The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
SHOW GOODBYE
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That’s our show for today. Until next time, stay well and strive to make everyday a healthy day!!!
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