Overseas Indian Nurses Association

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

Approximately 99% of breast cancers occur in women and 0.5–1% of breast cancers occur in men.

The treatment of breast cancer in men follows the same principles of management as for women

06/10/2026

Postpartum haemorrhage is one of the leading causes of maternal deaths worldwide.

Even when not fatal, it can lead to lifelong physical and mental health impacts, from major organ damage to hysterectomies, anxiety and trauma.

It is highly treatable if caught quickly.

06/10/2026

What is the world’s biggest killer?
It's ischaemic heart disease, responsible for 16% of the world’s total deaths - that is equal to 9.5 million deaths in 2023.

Stroke and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were the second and third leading causes of deaths in 2023, responsible for approximately 11% (6.8 million) and 6% (3.6 million) of total deaths, respectively.

💔 Ischaemic heart disease is a condition where the heart muscle receives less blood flow and oxygen because the coronary arteries are narrowed or blocked.

🧠 Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either due to a blockage or bleeding.

🫁 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common lung disease causing restricted airflow and breathing problems. It is sometimes called emphysema or chronic bronchitis.

06/10/2026

Dementia affects each person in a different way.

Learn the common signs and symptoms of dementia:
- Forgetting recent events or names
- Misplacing things
- Getting lost while walking or driving
- Feeling confused, even in familiar places
- Losing track of time
- Trouble solving problems or making decisions
- Struggling to follow conversations or find words
- Difficulty with everyday tasks
- Misjudging distances to objects

Common mood and behaviour changes include:
- Feeling anxious, sad, or angry about memory loss
- Personality changes
- Inappropriate behaviour
- Withdrawing from work or social life
- Less interest in others’ feelings

06/10/2026

More than 1 teaspoon of salt per day can increase blood pressure, which is a leading risk factor for heart 🫀 disease & stroke.

An estimated 2.5 million deaths could be prevented per year if everyone lowers their salt 🧂 consumption to the recommended limit https://bit.ly/4dmCvNj