I think any one must go and visit this website http://thisiswhyyourefat.com/ because it is really show some of our bad habits in eating food which we can avoid it very simply by stating to minimize our portions and then we can get rid of it at all
Saturday, May 8, 2010
This is Why u r Fattttttttttttt
I think any one must go and visit this website http://thisiswhyyourefat.com/ because it is really show some of our bad habits in eating food which we can avoid it very simply by stating to minimize our portions and then we can get rid of it at all
Thursday, September 10, 2009
The difference between Cold & Swine Flu in Arabic & English
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Thursday, July 23, 2009
The Truth About Bottled Water
Imagine you’ve just been given a choice: You have to drink from one of two containers. One container is a cup from your own kitchen, and it contains a product that has passed strict state, federal and local guidelines for cleanliness and quality. Oh, and it’s free. The second container comes from a manufacturing plant somewhere, and its contents—while seemingly identical to your first choice—have not been subjected to the same strict national and local standards. It costs approximately four times more than gasoline. These products both look and taste nearly identical.
Which do you choose?
If you chose beverage A, congratulations: You just saved yourself a whole lot of money, and, perhaps, even contaminants, too. But if you picked beverage B, then you’ll be spending hundreds of unnecessary dollars on bottled water this year. Sure, bottled water is convenient, trendy, and may well be just as pure as what comes out of your tap. But it’s hardly a smart investment for your pocketbook, your body or our planet. Eat This, Not That! decided to take a closer look at what’s behind the pristine images and elegant-sounding names printed on those bottles.
You may actually be drinking tap water.
Case in point: Dasani, a Coca-Cola product. Despite its exotic-sounding name, Dasani is simply purified tap water that’s had minerals added back in. For example, if your Dasani water was bottled at the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Philadelphia, you’re drinking Philly tap water. But it’s not the only brand of water that relies on city pipes to provide its product. About 25 percent of all bottled water is taken from municipal water sources, including Pepsi’s Aquafina.
Bottled water isn’t always pure.
Scan the labels of the leading brands and you see variations on the words “pure” and “natural” and “pristine” over and over again. And when a Cornell University marketing class studied consumer perceptions of bottled water, they found that people thought it was cleaner, with less bacteria. But that may not actually be true. For example, in a 4-year review that included the testing of 1,000 bottles of water, the Natural Resources Defense Council—one the country’s most ardent environmental crusaders—found that “about 22 percent of the brands we tested contained, in at least one sample, chemical contaminants at levels above strict state health limits.”
It’s not clear where the plastic container ends and the drink begins.
Turns out, when certain plastics are heated at a high temperature, chemicals from the plastics may leach into container’s contents. So there’s been a flurry of speculation recently as to whether the amounts of these chemicals are actually harmful, and whether this is even a concern when it comes to water bottles—which aren’t likely to be placed in boiling water or even a microwave. While the jury is still out on realistic health ramifications, it seems that, yes, small amounts of chemicals from PET water bottles such as antimony—a semi-metal that’s thought to be toxic in large doses—can accumulate the longer bottled water is stored in a hot environment. Which, of course, is probably a good reason to avoid storing bottled water in your garage for six months—or better yet, to just reach for tap instead.
Our country’s high demand for oil isn’t just due to long commutes.
Most water bottles are composed of a plastic called polyethylene terepthalate (PET). Now, to make PET, you need crude oil. Specifically, 17 million barrels of oil are used in the production of PET water bottles ever year, estimate University of Louisville scientists. No wonder the per ounce cost of bottled water rivals that of gasoline. What’s more, 86 percent of 30 billion PET water bottles sold annually are tossed in the trash, instead of being recycled, according to data from the Container Recycling Institute. That’s a lot of waste—waste that will outlive you, your children, and your children’s children. You see, PET bottles take 400 to 1000 years to degrade. Which begs the question: If our current rate of consumption continues, where will we put all of this discarded plastic?
Which do you choose?
If you chose beverage A, congratulations: You just saved yourself a whole lot of money, and, perhaps, even contaminants, too. But if you picked beverage B, then you’ll be spending hundreds of unnecessary dollars on bottled water this year. Sure, bottled water is convenient, trendy, and may well be just as pure as what comes out of your tap. But it’s hardly a smart investment for your pocketbook, your body or our planet. Eat This, Not That! decided to take a closer look at what’s behind the pristine images and elegant-sounding names printed on those bottles.
You may actually be drinking tap water.
Case in point: Dasani, a Coca-Cola product. Despite its exotic-sounding name, Dasani is simply purified tap water that’s had minerals added back in. For example, if your Dasani water was bottled at the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Philadelphia, you’re drinking Philly tap water. But it’s not the only brand of water that relies on city pipes to provide its product. About 25 percent of all bottled water is taken from municipal water sources, including Pepsi’s Aquafina.
Bottled water isn’t always pure.
Scan the labels of the leading brands and you see variations on the words “pure” and “natural” and “pristine” over and over again. And when a Cornell University marketing class studied consumer perceptions of bottled water, they found that people thought it was cleaner, with less bacteria. But that may not actually be true. For example, in a 4-year review that included the testing of 1,000 bottles of water, the Natural Resources Defense Council—one the country’s most ardent environmental crusaders—found that “about 22 percent of the brands we tested contained, in at least one sample, chemical contaminants at levels above strict state health limits.”
It’s not clear where the plastic container ends and the drink begins.
Turns out, when certain plastics are heated at a high temperature, chemicals from the plastics may leach into container’s contents. So there’s been a flurry of speculation recently as to whether the amounts of these chemicals are actually harmful, and whether this is even a concern when it comes to water bottles—which aren’t likely to be placed in boiling water or even a microwave. While the jury is still out on realistic health ramifications, it seems that, yes, small amounts of chemicals from PET water bottles such as antimony—a semi-metal that’s thought to be toxic in large doses—can accumulate the longer bottled water is stored in a hot environment. Which, of course, is probably a good reason to avoid storing bottled water in your garage for six months—or better yet, to just reach for tap instead.
Our country’s high demand for oil isn’t just due to long commutes.
Most water bottles are composed of a plastic called polyethylene terepthalate (PET). Now, to make PET, you need crude oil. Specifically, 17 million barrels of oil are used in the production of PET water bottles ever year, estimate University of Louisville scientists. No wonder the per ounce cost of bottled water rivals that of gasoline. What’s more, 86 percent of 30 billion PET water bottles sold annually are tossed in the trash, instead of being recycled, according to data from the Container Recycling Institute. That’s a lot of waste—waste that will outlive you, your children, and your children’s children. You see, PET bottles take 400 to 1000 years to degrade. Which begs the question: If our current rate of consumption continues, where will we put all of this discarded plastic?
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Cheap and nontoxic ways to get rid of bugs
Cheap and nontoxic ways to get rid of bugs
By Huddler's Green Home Community
Posted Tue Jun 9, 2009 9:28am PDT
Related topics: How-To, Gardening, Nature, Cleaning, Tips More from Huddler's Green Home blog 481
votes
Buzz up!
Summer is the time for picnics, going to the beach, and barbecues. Unfortunately, it's also the time for indoor pests. Commercial pest control is full of nasty chemicals, even though there are natural ways to fight off many pests. Here are some ideas for ridding your home of creepy crawlies, without needing a hazmat suit (and of course, saving you some money).
Remember: The number one rule to keeping many bugs out is keeping the house clean. So don't let your dirty dishes pile up, make sure to sweep and vacuum, etc. Prevent any need for nontoxic pest control by using nontoxic household cleaners or even make your own homemade cleaners.
Ants
Vinegar can be used to destroy ant trails. Without clear trails, the ants will get confused and may stay outside for a while. You can use it diluted with water or straight. And, of course, vinegar is also a great household homemade cleaner, so not only do you get rid of the ants, you get some cleaning done too.
Cinnamon and black pepper are both increasingly being used in garden and indoor insect control. You can try dusting the outdoor nests with either of these spices. Cinnamon is more beneficial as a natural barrier to stop them from coming in -- it's most effective when you find the source of where the ants are coming in.
Add borax to sugar. Many people believe that you should use a 50-50 concentration, however, ultimately the goal is to have the ants bring borax back to their nests. Starting with a lower concentration such as 5% or 10% borax to sugar and gradually increasing it to 40%-50% will allow the ants to have more time to bring more back. The mixture should be placed where you see the ants or on the ant trails.
Baby powder or talcum powder is not appreciated by these bugs. The theory is if you dust the ants and the trail, they’ll stop coming.
Liquid soap diluted with water is an easy way to wipe out your pests while not harming your people. When used outside as a spray, you'll want to dilute the soap (such as Dr. Bronner's Organic Castile Soap) -- roughly 1 or 2 tablespoons per quart of water -- to kill the pests but not your plants.
Bay leaves, cloves, and cayenne pepper have long been used for ant control. Try putting one of these at their entry point, and in drawers, shelves, etc., where the ants are going, to prevent them from coming in.
Peppermint can be sprayed around your home's perimeter and at ant entry points. This will deter them from coming inside.
More resources: SimpleGiftsFarm.com, Sugar Ant Hotel from Care2.
Fruit flies
Clean up any ripe fruit droppings and take out the trash (or if you are a green superstar, your compost!) nightly for a few days -- fruit flies lay their eggs in overripe fruit.
Apple cider vinegar is a great natural way to get rid of fruit flies. Pour some into a glass, and place a paper funnel over the container. Fruit flies love the smell and will fly into the glass, but will not find their way back out the funnel (for 4 of 5 fruit flies...).
Leave a glass of cheap wine (apparently, fruit flies particularly like chardonnay) out. Mix a bit of detergent in it. The flies will sip on it and die shortly thereafter.
Make your own fly paper by boiling water, sugar, and corn syrup together. Spread the mixture on brown paper grocery bags and wait for the flies to stick.
Suck up flies through the back of an old hair dryer. The flies will go in the hot back end of the dryer and fry.
Basil deters fruit flies. Mix some basil oil with water and spray your kitchen.
Wasps
Make a trap from an old soda bottle to catch wasps. Using a 2-liter soda bottle, cut off the top 1/3 of the way down. Flip the top so that the bottle neck is facing down into the rest of the bottle. Tape or staple the bottle neck to the outside of the bottom piece so that it fits tight. Fill the bottle part way with soda or fruit juice. You could even line the top of the bottle with jam to help attract the wasps. Wasps will enter the bottle but will not be able to get out. Clean and refill the trap daily or as needed.
Remove the nest. If you find a hanging nest, wait until the wasps are less active (namely, at night). Carefully approach the nest. Put a cloth or plastic trash bag entirely over the next and quickly tie it off at the top. Remove the nest from wherever it is hanging, then submerge the bag under water and weigh it down with a rock.
More resources: EarthEasy, Get Rid of Things.
Slugs
Slugs can be a huge pest in any garden. They're fond of eating plants, shrubs, and mosses, much to any gardener's chagrin.
Fill small bowls with stale beer and place the bowls strategically in areas of the garden where the slugs are most active. Slugs apparently like stale beer, so they climb in to drink and they meet their maker (they drown in the liquid).
Other eco-friendly slug-fighting tactics include liquids that work similarly such as grape juice or a tea made from yeast, honey, and water.
By Huddler's Green Home Community
Posted Tue Jun 9, 2009 9:28am PDT
Related topics: How-To, Gardening, Nature, Cleaning, Tips More from Huddler's Green Home blog 481
votes
Buzz up!
Summer is the time for picnics, going to the beach, and barbecues. Unfortunately, it's also the time for indoor pests. Commercial pest control is full of nasty chemicals, even though there are natural ways to fight off many pests. Here are some ideas for ridding your home of creepy crawlies, without needing a hazmat suit (and of course, saving you some money).
Remember: The number one rule to keeping many bugs out is keeping the house clean. So don't let your dirty dishes pile up, make sure to sweep and vacuum, etc. Prevent any need for nontoxic pest control by using nontoxic household cleaners or even make your own homemade cleaners.
Ants
Vinegar can be used to destroy ant trails. Without clear trails, the ants will get confused and may stay outside for a while. You can use it diluted with water or straight. And, of course, vinegar is also a great household homemade cleaner, so not only do you get rid of the ants, you get some cleaning done too.
Cinnamon and black pepper are both increasingly being used in garden and indoor insect control. You can try dusting the outdoor nests with either of these spices. Cinnamon is more beneficial as a natural barrier to stop them from coming in -- it's most effective when you find the source of where the ants are coming in.
Add borax to sugar. Many people believe that you should use a 50-50 concentration, however, ultimately the goal is to have the ants bring borax back to their nests. Starting with a lower concentration such as 5% or 10% borax to sugar and gradually increasing it to 40%-50% will allow the ants to have more time to bring more back. The mixture should be placed where you see the ants or on the ant trails.
Baby powder or talcum powder is not appreciated by these bugs. The theory is if you dust the ants and the trail, they’ll stop coming.
Liquid soap diluted with water is an easy way to wipe out your pests while not harming your people. When used outside as a spray, you'll want to dilute the soap (such as Dr. Bronner's Organic Castile Soap) -- roughly 1 or 2 tablespoons per quart of water -- to kill the pests but not your plants.
Bay leaves, cloves, and cayenne pepper have long been used for ant control. Try putting one of these at their entry point, and in drawers, shelves, etc., where the ants are going, to prevent them from coming in.
Peppermint can be sprayed around your home's perimeter and at ant entry points. This will deter them from coming inside.
More resources: SimpleGiftsFarm.com, Sugar Ant Hotel from Care2.
Fruit flies
Clean up any ripe fruit droppings and take out the trash (or if you are a green superstar, your compost!) nightly for a few days -- fruit flies lay their eggs in overripe fruit.
Apple cider vinegar is a great natural way to get rid of fruit flies. Pour some into a glass, and place a paper funnel over the container. Fruit flies love the smell and will fly into the glass, but will not find their way back out the funnel (for 4 of 5 fruit flies...).
Leave a glass of cheap wine (apparently, fruit flies particularly like chardonnay) out. Mix a bit of detergent in it. The flies will sip on it and die shortly thereafter.
Make your own fly paper by boiling water, sugar, and corn syrup together. Spread the mixture on brown paper grocery bags and wait for the flies to stick.
Suck up flies through the back of an old hair dryer. The flies will go in the hot back end of the dryer and fry.
Basil deters fruit flies. Mix some basil oil with water and spray your kitchen.
Wasps
Make a trap from an old soda bottle to catch wasps. Using a 2-liter soda bottle, cut off the top 1/3 of the way down. Flip the top so that the bottle neck is facing down into the rest of the bottle. Tape or staple the bottle neck to the outside of the bottom piece so that it fits tight. Fill the bottle part way with soda or fruit juice. You could even line the top of the bottle with jam to help attract the wasps. Wasps will enter the bottle but will not be able to get out. Clean and refill the trap daily or as needed.
Remove the nest. If you find a hanging nest, wait until the wasps are less active (namely, at night). Carefully approach the nest. Put a cloth or plastic trash bag entirely over the next and quickly tie it off at the top. Remove the nest from wherever it is hanging, then submerge the bag under water and weigh it down with a rock.
More resources: EarthEasy, Get Rid of Things.
Slugs
Slugs can be a huge pest in any garden. They're fond of eating plants, shrubs, and mosses, much to any gardener's chagrin.
Fill small bowls with stale beer and place the bowls strategically in areas of the garden where the slugs are most active. Slugs apparently like stale beer, so they climb in to drink and they meet their maker (they drown in the liquid).
Other eco-friendly slug-fighting tactics include liquids that work similarly such as grape juice or a tea made from yeast, honey, and water.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Is there any type of Food which could improve my Immunity System to Resist Swine Flu A(H1N1) - اغذية ترفع من كفائة جهاز المناعة لمقاومةالأنفلونزا
if you eat these Food your immunity system could be triggered & resist much more in an efficent way - اغذية ترفع من كفائة جهاز المناعة لمقاومةالأنفلونزا
1- Apple - التفاح
2-OatMeal - الشوفان
3-Onion - البصل
4-Garlic - الثوم
5-Nigella sativa حبة البركة – الحبةالسوداء
6-Honey - العسل
7-Turmeric – Curcuma - الكركم
8-Ginger - Lesser Galangale - جنزبيل – الخولنجان
9-Liquorice – عرقسوس(ينصح بعدم الاكثار من شرب العرقسوس للمصابين بارتفاع الضغط)
1- Apple - التفاح
2-OatMeal - الشوفان
3-Onion - البصل
4-Garlic - الثوم
5-Nigella sativa حبة البركة – الحبةالسوداء
6-Honey - العسل
7-Turmeric – Curcuma - الكركم
8-Ginger - Lesser Galangale - جنزبيل – الخولنجان
9-Liquorice – عرقسوس(ينصح بعدم الاكثار من شرب العرقسوس للمصابين بارتفاع الضغط)
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Is it safe to travel? [ A(H1N1) ] - from WHO Report
Is it safe to travel?
Yes. WHO is not recommending travel restrictions related to the outbreak of the influenza A(H1N1) virus. Today, global travel is commonplace and large numbers of people move around the world for business and leisure. Limiting travel and imposing travel restrictions would have very little effect on stopping the virus from spreading, but would be highly disruptive to the global community.
Influenza A(H1N1) has already been confirmed in many parts of the world. The global response now focuses on minimizing the impact of the virus through the rapid identification of cases, and providing patients with appropriate medical care, rather than on stopping its spread internationally.
Although identifying signs and symptoms of influenza in travellers can help track the path of the outbreak, it will not reduce the spread of influenza, as the virus can be transmitted from person to person before the onset of symptoms.
Scientific research based on mathematical modelling shows that restricting travel would be of limited or no benefit in stopping the spread of disease. Historical records of previous influenza pandemics, as well as experience with SARS, validate this.
Does WHO recommend screenings at country entry and exit points to detect if ill people are travelling?
No. We do not believe entry and exit screenings would work to reduce the spread of this disease. However country-level measures to respond to a public health risk are the decision of national authorities, under the International Health Regulations 2005.
Countries that adopt measures that significantly interfere with international traffic (e.g. delaying an airplane passenger for more than 24 hours, or refusing country entry or departure to a traveller) must provide WHO with the public health reasoning and evidence for their actions. WHO will follow up with all of its Member countries on such matters.
Travellers should always be treated with dignity and respect for their human rights.
How can I protect myself from influenza A(H1N1) when I am travelling?
People who are ill should delay travel plans. Returning travellers who become ill should contact their health care provider.
Travellers can protect themselves and others by following simple prevention practices that apply while travelling and in daily life.
السفــر
7 أيار/مايو 2009
هل يمكن السفر بأمان؟
لا توصي منظمة الصحة العالمية، في الوقت الحاضر، بفرض أيّة قيود على حركة السفر جرّاء فاشية الأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1. والمعروف أنّ السفر الدولي بات يشهد حركة سريعة، حيث أصبح الناس يزورون مختلف مناطق العالم بأعداد كبيرة. وعليه فإنّ الحدّ من حركة السفر وفرض قيود عليها لن يؤثّر كثيراً في وقف انتشار الفيروس، بل من شأنه إرباك المجتمع الدولي.
وقد تم، فعلاً، تأكيد وقوع حالات من الأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1 في كثير من مناطق العالم. ولا بدّ التركيز، في الوقت الراهن، على الحدّ من آثار ذلك الفيروس إلى أدنى مستوى ممكن بالتعجيل بأنشطة الكشف عن الحالات وتزويد المرضى بخدمات الرعاية الطبية المناسبة، بدلاً من السعي إلى وقف انتشاره على الصعيد الدولي. وبالإضافة إلى ذلك، ومع أنّ تحديد علامات الأنفلونزا وأعراضها بين المسافرين من تقنيات الرصد الفعالة، فإنّها لا تضمن أيّة فعالية في الحدّ من انتشار الأنفلونزا لأنّ الفيروس قادر على الانتقال بين البشر قبل ظهور الأعراض. وتشير البحوث العلمية القائمة على النماذج الرياضية إلى أنّ فرض قيود على حركة السفر من التدابير التي لا تعود إلاّ بالقليل من المنافع فيما يخص وقف انتشار المرض، بل أنّها لا تعود بأيّة منافع على الإطلاق في هذا المجال.
وقد أكّدت هذه النظرية السجلات التاريخية لجوائح الأنفلونزا السابقة، فضلاً عن تجربة المتلازمة الرئوية الحادة الوخيمة (سارس).
ويمكن للمسافرين حماية أنفسهم وحماية غيرهم باتّباع التوصيات البسيطة المتعلقة بالسفر والهادفة إلى توقي انتشار العدوى. وينبغي للمرضى إرجاء رحلاتهم، كما ينبغي للمسافرين العائدين الذين تظهر عليهم أعراض المرض التماس العناية الطبية. وتدخل تلك التوصيات ضمن تدابير الحيطة التي يمكنها الحدذ من انتشار الكثير من الأمراض السارية وليس الأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1 فقط.
هل توصي المنظمة بإجراء فحوص في نقاط الدخول إلى البلدان ونقاط الخروج منها للكشف عن المرضى بين المسافرين؟
لا. لا نظنّ أنّ إجراء فحوص في نقاط الدخول إلى البلدان ونقاط الخروج منها من العمليات الكفيلة بالحد من انتشار هذا المرض. غير أنّ التدابير التي تُتخذ على الصعيد القطري لمواجهة أحد المخاطر الصحية العمومية تدخل ضمن القرارات التي تتخذها السلطات الوطنية، بموجب اللوائح الصحية الدولية 2005.
ويجب على البلدان التي تعتمد تدابير تعرقل بشدة حركة السفر الدولية (مثل تأخير رحلة أحد المسافرين لأكثر من 24 ساعة أو رفض دخوله إلى بلد ما أو خروجه منه) موافاة المنظمة بالدوافع والبيّنات الصحية العمومية التي تبرّر تلك الإجراءات. وستقوم المنظمة بمتابعة تلك المسائل بالتعاون مع جميع دولها الأعضاء.
وينبغي ، دوماً، معاملة المسافرين بكرامة وباحترام حقوقهم الأساسية.
كيف يمكنني حماية نفسي من الأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1 أثاء السفر؟
ينبغي للمرضى إرجاء الرحلات التي يعتزمون القيام بها. وينبغي للمسافرين العائدين الذين تظهر عليهم أعراض المرض الاتصال بالجهة التي اعتادوا التماس الرعاية الصحية منها.
ويمكن للمسافرين حماية أنفسهم وحماية الآخرين باتباع ممارسات وقائية بسيطة تنطبق أثناء السفر وفي الحياة اليومية.
Yes. WHO is not recommending travel restrictions related to the outbreak of the influenza A(H1N1) virus. Today, global travel is commonplace and large numbers of people move around the world for business and leisure. Limiting travel and imposing travel restrictions would have very little effect on stopping the virus from spreading, but would be highly disruptive to the global community.
Influenza A(H1N1) has already been confirmed in many parts of the world. The global response now focuses on minimizing the impact of the virus through the rapid identification of cases, and providing patients with appropriate medical care, rather than on stopping its spread internationally.
Although identifying signs and symptoms of influenza in travellers can help track the path of the outbreak, it will not reduce the spread of influenza, as the virus can be transmitted from person to person before the onset of symptoms.
Scientific research based on mathematical modelling shows that restricting travel would be of limited or no benefit in stopping the spread of disease. Historical records of previous influenza pandemics, as well as experience with SARS, validate this.
Does WHO recommend screenings at country entry and exit points to detect if ill people are travelling?
No. We do not believe entry and exit screenings would work to reduce the spread of this disease. However country-level measures to respond to a public health risk are the decision of national authorities, under the International Health Regulations 2005.
Countries that adopt measures that significantly interfere with international traffic (e.g. delaying an airplane passenger for more than 24 hours, or refusing country entry or departure to a traveller) must provide WHO with the public health reasoning and evidence for their actions. WHO will follow up with all of its Member countries on such matters.
Travellers should always be treated with dignity and respect for their human rights.
How can I protect myself from influenza A(H1N1) when I am travelling?
People who are ill should delay travel plans. Returning travellers who become ill should contact their health care provider.
Travellers can protect themselves and others by following simple prevention practices that apply while travelling and in daily life.
السفــر
7 أيار/مايو 2009
هل يمكن السفر بأمان؟
لا توصي منظمة الصحة العالمية، في الوقت الحاضر، بفرض أيّة قيود على حركة السفر جرّاء فاشية الأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1. والمعروف أنّ السفر الدولي بات يشهد حركة سريعة، حيث أصبح الناس يزورون مختلف مناطق العالم بأعداد كبيرة. وعليه فإنّ الحدّ من حركة السفر وفرض قيود عليها لن يؤثّر كثيراً في وقف انتشار الفيروس، بل من شأنه إرباك المجتمع الدولي.
وقد تم، فعلاً، تأكيد وقوع حالات من الأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1 في كثير من مناطق العالم. ولا بدّ التركيز، في الوقت الراهن، على الحدّ من آثار ذلك الفيروس إلى أدنى مستوى ممكن بالتعجيل بأنشطة الكشف عن الحالات وتزويد المرضى بخدمات الرعاية الطبية المناسبة، بدلاً من السعي إلى وقف انتشاره على الصعيد الدولي. وبالإضافة إلى ذلك، ومع أنّ تحديد علامات الأنفلونزا وأعراضها بين المسافرين من تقنيات الرصد الفعالة، فإنّها لا تضمن أيّة فعالية في الحدّ من انتشار الأنفلونزا لأنّ الفيروس قادر على الانتقال بين البشر قبل ظهور الأعراض. وتشير البحوث العلمية القائمة على النماذج الرياضية إلى أنّ فرض قيود على حركة السفر من التدابير التي لا تعود إلاّ بالقليل من المنافع فيما يخص وقف انتشار المرض، بل أنّها لا تعود بأيّة منافع على الإطلاق في هذا المجال.
وقد أكّدت هذه النظرية السجلات التاريخية لجوائح الأنفلونزا السابقة، فضلاً عن تجربة المتلازمة الرئوية الحادة الوخيمة (سارس).
ويمكن للمسافرين حماية أنفسهم وحماية غيرهم باتّباع التوصيات البسيطة المتعلقة بالسفر والهادفة إلى توقي انتشار العدوى. وينبغي للمرضى إرجاء رحلاتهم، كما ينبغي للمسافرين العائدين الذين تظهر عليهم أعراض المرض التماس العناية الطبية. وتدخل تلك التوصيات ضمن تدابير الحيطة التي يمكنها الحدذ من انتشار الكثير من الأمراض السارية وليس الأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1 فقط.
هل توصي المنظمة بإجراء فحوص في نقاط الدخول إلى البلدان ونقاط الخروج منها للكشف عن المرضى بين المسافرين؟
لا. لا نظنّ أنّ إجراء فحوص في نقاط الدخول إلى البلدان ونقاط الخروج منها من العمليات الكفيلة بالحد من انتشار هذا المرض. غير أنّ التدابير التي تُتخذ على الصعيد القطري لمواجهة أحد المخاطر الصحية العمومية تدخل ضمن القرارات التي تتخذها السلطات الوطنية، بموجب اللوائح الصحية الدولية 2005.
ويجب على البلدان التي تعتمد تدابير تعرقل بشدة حركة السفر الدولية (مثل تأخير رحلة أحد المسافرين لأكثر من 24 ساعة أو رفض دخوله إلى بلد ما أو خروجه منه) موافاة المنظمة بالدوافع والبيّنات الصحية العمومية التي تبرّر تلك الإجراءات. وستقوم المنظمة بمتابعة تلك المسائل بالتعاون مع جميع دولها الأعضاء.
وينبغي ، دوماً، معاملة المسافرين بكرامة وباحترام حقوقهم الأساسية.
كيف يمكنني حماية نفسي من الأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1 أثاء السفر؟
ينبغي للمرضى إرجاء الرحلات التي يعتزمون القيام بها. وينبغي للمسافرين العائدين الذين تظهر عليهم أعراض المرض الاتصال بالجهة التي اعتادوا التماس الرعاية الصحية منها.
ويمكن للمسافرين حماية أنفسهم وحماية الآخرين باتباع ممارسات وقائية بسيطة تنطبق أثناء السفر وفي الحياة اليومية.
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