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At least 8.8 million people die from cancer each year around the world. Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada, accounting for 30% of all deaths. Sunday February 4th 2018 is World Cancer Day which aims to get as many people around the world as possible talking about cancer. World Cancer Day aims to save millions of preventable deaths yearly by raising awareness about the disease, and leveraging governments and individuals across the world into action.
One in five Canadians suffers from mental illness in their lifetime. People with mental illness, just like any physical illness, require help. However, because of stigma associated with mental health, nearly two-thirds of those with a mental illness cannot seek the help they need.
Influenza
The influenza virus (the flu) affects most Canadians between November and April. Here’s how to recognize, prevent, and recover from the flu this season.
Flu symptoms typically include the sudden appearance of a high fever (39°C and above), cough, muscle aches, and a headache.
The flu causes more severe symptoms than the common cold, and can lead to serious health problems like pneumonia. Fever and aches are typically characteristic of the flu and not the cold.
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