Ofws modern heroes biography
CUHK Research with APRU Reveals Global Risk Factors of Tracheal Cancer and Raises Recommendations
This was a press release published by The Chinese University of Hong Kong on January 9, 2025, with the original title “CU Medicine’s study reveals a higher risk of tracheal cancer due to urban development and lifestyle—Strengthening health education is recommended.” Tracheal cancer is a relatively rare malignancy with a high mortality rate. Though smoking has been confirmed as one of the factors, the exact cause of the cancer is not yet fully understood. The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)’s Faculty of Medicine (CU Medicine) conducted a study with the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) to reveal the 10-year global epidemiology of this rarely seen cancer. The findings showed association with factors such as Human Development Index (HDI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita, genetics and lifestyle. The global incidence of tracheal cancer had been in decline but the incidence rates of females and the younger population in certain regions edged up. Researchers recommend continued focus on high-risk groups and strengthening health education. Details of the study have been published in the prestigious international medical journal Molecular Cancer. Research and treatment of tracheal cancer are limited compared to bronchial and lung cancers The trachea, connecting the larynx with the bronchi, is part of the respiratory system. The bronchi then carry inhaled air to the lungs. Common symptoms of tracheal cancer include chronic coughs, blood in mucus during coughing, difficulty in swallowing and breathing, hoarseness, gasping and wheezing. As tracheal cancer is often grouped with bronchial and lung cancers, given that it represents less than 1% of all malignant diseases, there is a lack of up-to-date research data in the medical field. Patients often present advanced stage at primary diagnosis and treatments available are also Bayaniis the Tagalog term for “hero.” In the Philippines, a bayani is someone who is courageous, humble, and selfless. They pursue causes that are greater than themselves, such as those impacting a community, a nation, or the environment. Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) is a term referring to Filipino migrant workers, individuals who have left their homes to work abroad and provide comfortable lives for their families. Referring to these workers, former President Corazon Aquino coined the phrase ‘Bagong-Bayani’ in 1988. OFWs are the country’s modern-day heroes because they not only boost the Philippines’ economy through remittances but are figures of resilience. OFWs endure homesickness, personal sacrifices, and horrible working conditions in order to support their families back home. The Philippine Statistic Authority estimates that about 1.83 million OFWs worked abroad from April to September 2021. The same data reveal that about “four in every ten” OFWs work low-status or ‘elementary’ jobs, such as street vendors, construction and factory workers, cleaners, domestic helpers, and agriculture laborers. A majority of OFWs work in Asia, specifically Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Singapore, and Qatar. Because of their major contribution to the growth and development of the Philippine economy, OFWs are revered as the nation's economic heroes. According to data released by the Central Bank of the Philippines, remittances from OFWs reached a record high in December of last year: from the previous all-time high of US$34.88 billion, it rose by 3.6 percent to a record high US$36.14 billion in 2022. “OFW remittances, at new record highs on a monthly basis, are a bright spot for the Philippine economy in terms of spurring consumer spending, which accounts for at least 75 percent of the economy, and in turn, support faster economic growth,” Rizal Commercial Ba In every Filipino community, beneath the surface of everyday life, beats the hearts of unsung heroes. The modern world teems with heroes whose capes come in all sizes, quietly making a difference. They strengthen the fabric of the community; one act of kindness, one helping hand at a time. Heroes embody courage and virtue, risking safety for others. Here are some who often fly under the radar but are worth celebrating: Overseas Filipino workers According to the Harvard International Review, the Philippine Statistics Authority estimates that about 1.83 million overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) worked abroad from April to September 2021. Due to their significant contribution to the growth and development of the Philippine economy, OFWs are revered as the nation's economic heroes. Remittances from OFWs reached a record high in December of last year, rising by 3.6 percent to a record US$36.14 billion in 2022, according to data released by the Central Bank of the Philippines. Single parents The Philippines has up to 15 million single parents, with 95 percent of them being women, according to recent research conducted by the Department of Health and the University of the Philippines-National Institutes of Health. Juggling work, childcare and making ends meet, single parents face tremendous challenges every day. Despite these hardships, they display unwavering strength and dedication, ensuring their children have a loving and secure environment to thrive. "Solo parents are both the breadwinners and caregivers of their families," said Sen. Bong Go during his co-sponsorship speech amending the Solo Parents Welfare Act. Agriculturists and fishers From the first rays of dawn painting the sky to the descent of a star-filled night, our nation's agriculturists and fishermen stand as unsung titans who nourish our communities. Their calloused hands, honed by years of unwavering dedication, coax life from the soil and wrest sustenance from the untamed seas. The .Overseas Filipino Workers: The Modern-Day Heroes of the Philippines
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