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Around 30% Of Sri Lanka's Population Is Addicted To Chewing Betel Leaves

Around 30% of Sri Lanka's population is addicted to chewing betel leaves according to Dr.Hemantha Amarasinghe Consultant Community Densitry attached to Institute of Oral Health at Maharagama.

Youth and Adults are among those addicted to chewing  betel leaves he has stressed.

Addressing a Media Seminar held today( 22)at Health Education Bureau in Colombo ,Dr.Amarasinghe has stated due to the chewing of betel leaves for a long period along with are ca nuts and Tobacco they are at a risk of getting oral cancers.

As there's a law prohibiting  spit  saliva on public places and roads  after chewing betel leaves in Sri Lanka laws should be introduced to  stop chewing betel leaves in public places and institutions in view of deterring chewing betel leaves Dr.Amarasinghe has further stated.

HEALTH TIP

Broken Elbow

Broken Elbow Symptoms

If your elbow shows any of the following signs you may have a fracture or another injury that needs medical attention.

• Swelling of your elbow or in the area immediately above or below your elbow
• Deformity of your elbow, or the areas near your elbow
• Discoloration, such as bruising or redness of your elbow
• Difficulty moving your elbow through its complete range of motion
  • Flexion and extension: You should be able to bend your elbow so that you can touch your shoulder with your fingertips. You also should be able to fully straighten your arm.
  • Inward and outward rotation: When holding your arm at your side with your elbow flexed (bent) at 90°, you should be able to rotate your hand outward so that your palm faces the ceiling. In this same position, you should be able to rotate your hand inward so that your palm faces the floor.
• Numbness, decreased sensation, or a cool sensation of your forearm, hand, or fingers
  • Three major nerves-the median, radial, and ulnar nerves-travel through your elbow. A serious injury may damage these nerves.
  • Many blood vessels also pass through your elbow. These important vessels may become injured or compressed when trauma or swelling occurs.
  • A cut, or open wound, on the elbow after a traumatic injury
  • Severe pain after an elbow injury
  • A "tight sensation" in the area of your elbow or forearm

  When to Seek Medical Care

  An elbow fracture carries the risk of potentially serious and disabling complications. If you think your elbow may be fractured, you should seek medical attention at a hospital's emergency department immediately.
  If you have only mild swelling, and no bruising, open wounds, or loss of feeling, you may consider calling a doctor prior to seeking emergency medical attention.
  If your elbow shows any of the following problems after an injury to your arm, you should go to an emergency department.

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"COMPOSITION VII(1913) A POPULAR YESTERYEAR ABSTRACT ARTWORK OF RUSSIAN ARTIST WASILY KANDINSKY(1866-1944)

Health Minister Instructed Newly Appoointed Chairman Of Drug Authority To Prepare A Mechanism To Reduce Drug Prices

Minister of Health,Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Dr.Rajitha Senaratne has yesterday(20) instructed the newly appointed chairman of Independent Drug Regulatory Authority Professor Asitha De Silva to prepare a mechanism to reduce prices of medicinal drugs in the country within next three month period.

As the two professors who hold the positions of chairman and chief executive officer of the Drug Regulatory Authority previously not able to prepare such a mechanism to combat drug mafia in the country the prices of drugs escalated during their period by 40% the Health Minister has stated.

The Minister has urged the newly appointed chairman of the Authority to introduce a mechanism to reduce the escalating prices of drugs in the country so the government can save millions of rupees which spend to purchase drugs for higher prices.

POPULAR YESTERYEAR SINHALA SONG SUNG BY SUJATHA ATTANAYAKE AND LATE H.R JOTHIPALA