Disability and health inequity

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Disability and health inequity

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WHO 's latest report highlights that one in six people in the world have significant disability and experience inequity. What are these inequities and how can we address them? WHO’s Darryl Barrett explains in Science in 5

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Feb 10, 2023

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Science in 5 is WHO’s conversations in science. Listen to WHO experts explaining science related to COVID-19.

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COVID-19 Myths vs Science: In this video and audio series WHO experts explain the science related to COVID-19. In this episode, Dr Sylvie Briand busts myths about COVID-19 and antibiotics, alcohol and garlic. by Science in 5
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COVID-19 - How vaccines work?: How do vaccines work to protect us? What are the vaccine technologies in the pipeline and how do we ensure safe vaccines? WHO Expert Dr Katherine O’ Brien explains in Science in 5 ! by Science in 5
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Air pollution & COVID-19: How does air pollution affect our body during the pandemic ? Learn about air pollution and COVID-19 from WHO expert Dr Maria Neira in this episode of Science in 5. by Science in 5
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Immune Response: Science in 5 is WHO’s conversations in science - WHO experts explain science related to COVID-19. In this episode, published on 4 September 2020, Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains how the SARS-CoV-2 virus infects the body and how our body’s immune... by Science in 5
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Herd immunity: Herd immunity by Science in 5
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Safe Celebrations during the COVID-19 pandemic: Science in 5 is WHO’s conversations in science, WHO experts explain science related to COVID-19. In this episode, how can we celebrate the Holidays safely? Who are the high risk members in our families and communities and how can we keep them safe?... by Science in 5
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COVID-19 and ventilation: How important is ventilation and how does it keep you safe from COVID-19? WHO’s Dr Maria Neira explains in Science in 5. by Science in 5
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COVID-19 : Update on virus variants: What are the variants circulating at this time? How are variants classified as variants of interest or concern? What does this mean for the public? Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains in Science in 5 this week. by Science in 5
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Myth busters: Can COVID -19 be transmitted through water? Or Mosquitoes? Is transmission affected by weather? Dr Sylvie Briand busts popular myths about COVID-19 in this edition of Science in 5, WHO’s conversations in science. by Science in 5
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Reopening schools: How should schools assess their risk before reopening? What do we know about children and COVID-19? Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains in this episode of Science in 5, WHO’s conversations in science. by Science in 5
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Vaccines: When can we expect a vaccine for COVID-19? How will we ensure that it is safe? Who should be vaccinated first and why? WHO’s Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan explains in this edition of Science in 5. by Science in 5
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COVID-19 and antibiotics: Why are experts concerned about COVID-19 and antibiotics? And what can you do about it? Learn about antibiotics and COVID-19 from WHO’s Dr Hanan Balkhy in Science in 5. by Science in 5
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Serological surveys: What are serological surveys? How do they help you assess your risk of COVID -19? WHO’s Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan explains in Science in 5. by Science in 5
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COVID-19 - Vaccine Distribution: How will the COVID-19 vaccine reach you? Why is it important to keep observing public health measures? WHO’s Dr Katherine O’Brien explains in Science in 5 this week. by Science in 5
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Flu & COVID-19: Flu season is starting in many parts of the world. How can you protect yourself from flu and COVID-19? How would you know if you have flu or COVID-19? What precautions should pregnant women take? WHO’s Dr Sylvie Briand explains in Science in 5. by Science in 5
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Prolonged symptoms after COVID -19: Are you experiencing symptoms after recovery from COVID-19? WHO expert Dr Janet Diaz explains what we know so for about prolonged symptoms in Science in 5. by Science in 5
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COVID-19 Tests: What kind of COVID-19 tests are available? What are antigens and antibodies? What about the accuracy of these tests? WHO’s Dr Hanan Balkhy explains COVID-19 tests in Science in 5 by Science in 5
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COVID-19 - Origins of the SARS CoV-2 virus: Why is it important for scientists to look for the origins of the virus? How do scientists look at the claim that the virus originated in a laboratory? More about the team which is looking for the origins of the virus that causes COVID-19. Dr Peter... by Science in 5
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COVID-19 - vaccines, variants & doses: If you have already had COVID-19 do you still need both doses of the vaccine? Do these vaccines protect you against infection? Do they protect us against variants? WHO’s Dr Katherine O’Brien answers these questions in Science in 5 this week. by Science in 5
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COVID-19 - Vaccine approvals: As vaccines get approved by national authorities, learn about National and WHO approval processes for vaccines and how safety is ensured during emergency approval of vaccines. WHO expert Dr Mariângela Simão explains in Science in 5. by Science in 5
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COVID-19: Transmission indoors and outdoors: How does SARS-CoV-2 , the virus that causes COVID-19 , spread from one person to another? How can you keep yourself safe indoors and outdoors? WHO’s Dr Oliver Morgan explains in Science in 5. by Science in 5
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COVID-19: Mixed and fractional vaccine doses: Many countries are using the approach of mixing vaccine doses from different manufacturers. What do we know about the safety and efficacy of this approach? What does the evidence tell us about using a fraction of the vaccine dose ? Dr Katherine... by Science in 5
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$COVID-19: Mixed and fractional vaccine doses: Many countries are using the approach of mixing vaccine doses from different manufacturers. What do we know about the safety and efficacy of this approach? What does the evidence tell us about using a fraction of the vaccine dose ? Dr Katherine...$
COVID-19 - Developing WHO’s public health advice: In this week’s episode, WHO’s Dr. John Grove explains how the World Health Organization brings the best evidence together to develop health guidance for the world. by Science in 5
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COVID-19 - Vaccine trials: Science in 5 is WHO’s conversations in science. Watch WHO experts explain science related to COVID-19. Learn what scientists look for in the different phases of a clinical trial for a vaccine. What does it mean when a vaccine trial is halted... by Science in 5
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Children & COVID-19: Are the symptoms of COVID-19 different in children? Do the new variants impact children differently? What can parents do to keep children safe from COVID-19. WHO's Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains in Science in 5. Science in 5 is... by Science in 5
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COVID-19: Current Global trends: What is data telling us about the spread of COVID-19 around the world? What does evidence tell us about transmission in populations that are vaccinated? WHO’s Dr Oliver Morgan explains in Science in 5 this week. by Science in 5
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COVID-19 : Treatment and care at home: If you have COVID-19 and are caring for someone or yourself at home, what is the treatment protocol? What is WHO’s guidance on Remdesivir and convalescent plasma therapy? How to monitor oxygen at home and what are the red flags when you should call... by Science in 5
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COVID-19 : Delta variant and vaccines: Do the current batch of approved vaccines protect us from the Delta variant? What is the level of protection? If you can still get infected even after being fully vaccinated, then why should we vaccinate? WHO’s Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan... by Science in 5
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COVID-19: Medical oxygen: Medical oxygen is an essential medicine in the treatment of COVID-19. How is it used? Why is there a shortage in some countries and what are WHO, partners and Governments doing about it? WHO’s Dr Janet Diaz explains in Science in 5 by Science in 5
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COVID-19 : Which vaccine should I take and what about side effects?: If you have the choice of more than one vaccine and are wondering which one to take and how to assess the risk of side effects, this episode of Science in 5 with WHO’s Dr Katherine O’Brien is for you. by Science in 5
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Low back pain: Did you know that chronic low back pain is a major cause of disability across the world impacting people’s physical capabilities, sleep, participation in work, school and relationships? What kind of treatment should you ask for? Which... by Science in 5
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Is green, healthy transport possible?: In this WHO Science in 5-episode Dr Etienne Krug, Director of Social Determinants of Health, shares examples of cities that are taking action on greener more sustainable transport that can also help keep people healthier and safe. For... by Science in 5
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Dengue Fever: Why is Dengue fever spreading to places it did not exist before? What are the symptoms and treatments? What about vaccines? Dr Raman Velayudhan explains in Science in 5. by Science in 5
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Disease X: Disease X How are scientists working to prevent the next pandemic? What do countries need to do to prepare? Dr Ana Maria Henao-Restrepo outlines the R&D needs that the world needs to invest in to prevent and prepare for the next pandemic. by Science in 5
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Obesity – 1 March 2024: WHO's Science in 5 / Episode# 113 -- Did you know that where you live, the food systems around you and your opportunities to be active increase your risk of developing obesity? How big is this issue? How can you reduce your risk and protect yourself?... by Science in 5
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Science in 5: What is Long COVID?: If you have suffered from COIVID and are still feeling the symptoms, could it be Long COVID? What are the symptoms? Are treatments available? WHO’s Dr Jamie Rylance explains in science in 5. by Science in 5
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Sun and skin cancer: WHO and the International Labor Organization (ILO) recently released estimates on how many workers are exposed to intense sunlight at work and how many of them develop non melanoma skin cancer. How does long exposure to sunlight cause skin cancer? Who... by Science in 5
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Protecting you from substandard and falsified medicines: You may have heard about substandard or falsified syrup harming children and even causing deaths. There have been reports of falsified diabetes and weight loss treatments. How can you protect yourself? How does WHO keep you safe from substandard or... by Science in 5
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Adult eye care: Did you know that 70% of the people who need eye glasses do not have access to them? What are the leading causes of blindness? Who is at risk and how can you prevent it? Dr Stuart Keel explains in Science in 5 this week. by Science in 5
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How can you protect your child’s vision?: Did you know that more and more children are having trouble seeing things that are at a distance? What are the early signs? How would you know if your child is at risk and what can you do to protect your child’s vision? Dr Stuart Keel explains... by Science in 5
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How is climate change affecting your health?: Climate change is affecting your health every day. What are the future scenarios for health? How can you cope and protect your health? Dr Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum explains in Science in 5. by Science in 5
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Why should you care about Data?: Why should you care about data? what can data do for you? How does WHO work with data? Dr Samira Asma explains how data works to protect your health in Science in 5. by Science in 5
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Growing up informed: Sexuality Education: Are you a parent, teacher or just someone who cares about sexuality education? Dr. Chandra-Mauli Venkataraman answers the important questions on sexuality education in the latest episode of Science in 5. Tune in to learn why it is crucial for our... by Science in 5
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Smoke-free indoor spaces: Indoor smoke-free spaces are becoming more commonplace, and for good reason. Did you know that over a million people die every year due to second-hand smoke? One in three countries now have policies in place to create 100% smoke-free spaces, according... by Science in 5
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Brain health: How can you keep your brain healthy and who is at risk of poor brain health? Dr Tarun Dua explains all you need to know about brain health in Science in 5. by Science in 5
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Protect yourself from extreme heat: As parts of the world experience record breaking temperatures, learn how heat harms us, who is at risk and what you can do to protect yourself. Dr Joy Shumake-Guillemot explains in Science in 5. by Science in 5
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Do sweeteners help with weight loss?: Do non-sugar sweeteners help with weight loss? Do they pose a risk to your health? What about so called “natural” sweetness like Stevia? Jason Montez explains the findings from the new WHO report in Science in 5 by Science in 5
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How can you protect children from violence?: One in 2 children in the world suffers from violence which could be sexual, emotional or physical. This includes online violence. How can you recognize signs of violence and prevent it? WHO’s Sabine Rakotomalala explains in Science in 5 this week. by Science in 5
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Three things to keep in mind when taking antibiotics: WHO has been urging rational use of antibiotics for decades now. Why is that? What is at risk? And what can governments and individuals do to preserve the efficacy of antibiotics for future generations? Dr Hanan Balkhy explains on Science in 5 by Science in 5
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COVID-19 evolving variants and how to stay safe by Science in 5
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Will the world eradicate polio in 2023?: WHO and partners are aiming to interrupt all remaining transmission of poliovirus in 2023. Will the world eradicate this debilitating disease in 2023? How far have we come in our efforts and what will it take to bring the cases down to... by Science in 5
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SARs-CoV-2 virus origins: WHO's technical lead on COVID-19 talks to us about the status of the scientific work needed to find the origins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Dr Maria Van Kerkhove provides an update, explains why it is important to understand the origins of pandemics,... by Science in 5
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Are you consuming too much salt?: WHO’s latest report is urging everyone to reduce salt in our diet. What happens when we consume too much salt? How would we know if we are consuming too much salt and what can we do to reduce it? WHO’s Dr Francesco Branca explains in... by Science in 5
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Hearing loss: What are the early signs of hearing loss? Can it be cured? What can you do to prevent hearing loss? Dr Shelly Chadha explains in Science in 5 by Science in 5
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Everything you need to know about Trans fats: WHO is urging action by Governments and the food industry to remove trans fats from our food chain. Which foods contain trans fats? How do they harm us? WHO’s Dr Farncesco Branca explains in Science in 5 by Science in 5
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Influenza: How does the vaccine combat the Influenza virus? How does WHO track influenza across the world to decide the composition of the vaccine? WHO expert Dr Sylvie Briand also explains why we are seeing a spike in respiratory diseases in Science in 5 by Science in 5
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Spike in respiratory diseases in children: Why are we seeing a spike in respiratory diseases in children. What are the symptoms and red flags for parents? How can we protect our children and grown from these infections? WHO’s Dr Wilson Were explains in Science in 5. by Science in 5
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Living with COVID-19: As we enter the 4th year of the Pandemic, what do we know about Omicron so far? Are there settings where you are more at risk? What does it mean to live with COVID-19 ? Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains in Science in 5. by Science in 5
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