Χιντιριδης Δημητρης Πνευμονολογος

18/09/2026

🩸 Did you know: 1 blood donation can save up to three lives?

Blood transfusion saves lives and improves health, but many patients requiring transfusion do not have timely access to safe blood.

18/09/2026

What is elder abuse?
Elder abuse can take a number of forms
🚫 Physical
🚫 Psychological
🚫 Sexual
🚫 Financial
🚫 Neglect

18/09/2026

A WHO regional study of nearly 280,000 young people across 44 countries in Europe, central Asia and Canada found that problematic social media use rose from 7% to 11% between 2018 and 2022.

That increase may seem modest, but across a generation it represents many more young people struggling with a relationship with social media that has become difficult to control.

These figures are about more than screens. They reflect lost sleep, mood shifts, and reduced confidence. This shows how online life can also show up offline.

The purpose of this data isn't to alarm. It's to help guide meaningful action.

08/09/2026

Do you get enough fruits & veggies❓

Eat at least 400 grams or about 5 portions of vegetables & fruits per day for better health.

Make healthy diets part of your daily routine.

08/09/2026

To keep antibiotics effective for everyone, here’s what NOT to do:

❌ Do not use antibiotics for colds, flu or sore throats. Antibiotics do not treat viruses.
❌ Do not share your antibiotics with others.
❌ Do not save leftover antibiotics for use later.

Let’s protect life-saving medicines for everyone!

08/09/2026

Sometimes you can go about your day for years, feeling completely fine - while high blood pressure quietly strains your heart, damages blood vessels and stresses your kidneys.

The good news: prevention and control are possible.

Early diagnosis, access to affordable high blood pressure medicines and healthy daily habits can greatly lower these risks.

03/09/2026