19 November 2007
World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse Today, 19 November, marks the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Hence we opened the show with Moefeeda Salie-Kagee of Resources Aimed at the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (RAPCAN).
‘Child abuse, especially sexual abuse, is a universal and alarming problem and increased attention and efficient protection skills and prevention measures are necessary at family, local, national and international level.’
“We believe that everyday should be a day for the prevention of child abuse, not just this day in particular” says Moefeeda.
For more information contact 021 712 2330
picture:www.rapcan.org.za
Bone Awareness Month
We were later joined by Tereza Hough, the CEO of the National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa (NOFSA).
“Osteoporosis is a systemic disease causing bones to become porous and more susceptible to 
fractures of especially the spine, hip and wrist. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will get this disease (potentially 4-6million South Africans),” says Tereza.
fractures of especially the spine, hip and wrist. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will get this disease (potentially 4-6million South Africans),” says Tereza.“Osteoporosis is called the 'Silent Epidemic' because there are usually no symptoms until you fracture a bone,” says Tereza.
picture: www.osteoporosis.org.za
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