HEALTH CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED TO DEAL WITH ORAL DISEASES IN ASIKUMA

A mega health screening program has been held in Breman Asikuma to deal with oral diseases like toothache, decay and other diseases that, usually affects the tooth.
The program which was organized by Our Lady of Grace Hospital in collaboration with Uniliver company LTD in Breman Asikuma, saw about one thousand people including school children, farmers and traders participating in the program.
Oral diseases are the most common noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and affect people throughout their lifetime, causing pain, discomfort, disfigurement and even death.
The Global Burden of Disease 2016 Study published on WHO website estimated that, oral diseases affected half of the world’s population (3.58 billion people) with dental caries (tooth decay) in permanent teeth being the most prevalent condition assessed.
Severe periodontal (gum) disease, which may result in tooth loss, was estimated to be the 11th most prevalent disease globally.
Speaking at the program, Deborah Effum, a physician Assistant at Our Lady of Grace hospital dental unit, cautioned Ghanaians to stop using wrong approach in brushing the tooth.
Meanwhile, the Dentist at Our Lady of Grace hospital, Dr. Samuel Acquah, cautioned Ghanaians to stop excessive consumption of chewing gum to protect the tooth.
However, two school children, Elizabeth Koomson and Beyonce Yaa Tawiah, who spoke to Adom News said they’ve gotten insight on better way of protecting the tooth.

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